Author - Jerry Paxton

Freefall ’95 Trailer

Indie developer S-Bend Games is excited to announce their debut game, Freefall ‘95, a ‘90s-inspired, fast-falling, adrenaline-inducing experience filled with radical combo-creating action. A demo of the game will be making its crash landing onto Steam January 29th. Play as a sole survivor of a mid-air disaster, plummeting towards Earth through a variety of levels; from clear, blue skies to stormy mountains, erupting volcanoes, and more.

A Doomed Flight

Combine sick tricks, attempt deadly stunts, and collect items to build up huge brain-tickling scores. Dodge various airborne hazards such as broken aircraft parts and flaming debris, as each hit you take will deal damage and risk ending your run prematurely. Eventually, you’ll inevitably meet your doomed fate, only for you to wake back up on the plane, stuck in a twisted time loop, and do it all again. Inspired by classic arcade extreme sports games of the ‘90s, Freefall ‘95 takes the player back to simpler times with its nostalgic art style and soundtrack.

Perform Radical Tricks for Massive Combos

Well, don’t just sit there, do something! Throughout your free fall, make use of the items nearest to you by grabbing broken parts, passenger belongings, or even…snakes? Then, fall with style while performing tricks like backflips, somersaults, and even the Worm. Picking up items while performing tricks seriously amplifies your score, so try your best to chain as many combos as you can before eating the ground face-first! Bullet hell fans will find a special treat waiting for them, as with each new level, new environmental-based objects and obstacles are introduced. Ice blasts, lightning, and even flaming projectiles; each zone presents a checklist of challenges you must complete to advance. Aim for clean, smooth runs as you compete for high scores on the leaderboard against your friends on every level!

Meet Your Fellow Passengers

While in the peaceful confines of the pre-devastated plane, interact with your fellow passengers and take on quests to discover what might be causing this aviation nightmare. Spend your hard-earned coins from previous runs on useful items and upgrades that’ll make future falls more enjoyable. Try out each ability item, experiencing levels in wild new ways, and find items during your falls to share with other passengers for their insights. As you unlock new levels, uncover more of the narrative, slowly piecing together what’s really going on. If you’re lucky enough, you might just unravel the mystery and save yourself from a doomed flight… but do you really want to?

Mind-Bending Gadgets and Abilities

As you progress through the levels, you’ll collect unique items and gadgets that change how you play. Draw items to you with the Electromagnet, or use the Repulsor to clear your course of obstacles; all in the name of preserving your epic combos. Don’t stop there, though; combine the two to create an orbit of collectibles and hazards all around you. Teleports, Turbo Gloves, and more mind-bending gadgets await you in Freefall ‘95!

Styx: Blades of Greed Demo Out Now

NACON and Cyanide Studio are thrilled to offer players a free demo of Styx: Blades of Greed. This third installment in the series marks the triumphant return of the goblin master in a third-person solo stealth experience. With this demo, available on Steam for a limited time, players can explore the first hour of the game ahead of its release on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) on February 19, 2026. Demo save data will be transferable to the full version.

Check out the Styx in 60s Pre-Order Trailer:

The Styx: Blades of Greed demo begins as Styx is attacked by a massive golem. Players get to familiarize themselves with the master of shadows by controlling him before embarking on a perilous quest within The Wall, one of the game’s environments. Their mission? Locate Captain Irving, the only dwarf capable of piloting a zeppelin in the area. Players can also use Styx’s various tools and powers against the Inquisition, which is monitoring the rogue captain. In The Wall, as in all areas of the game, there is never just one way to stealth through: players can devise their own solutions to the stealth puzzles by sneaking, trapping, and assassinating enemies without leaving a trace.

This demo gives players the chance to get to know Styx and preview the full experience. All of his abilities and tools will be available in the final game.

Styx: Blades of Greed is now available for pre-order on consoles and PC:

  • Standard Edition + Pre-order Bonus: includes the base game and the Master of Shadows Skin (from the first installment), available for €49.99 | $49.99 | £44.99 on consoles and €39.99 | $39.99 | £34.99 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).
  • Quartz Edition: includes the base game, 48h Early Unlock, skin packs for Styx and his weapons, a Starter Pack with talent points and crafting resources, and 5 taunts to lure enemies. The Master of Shadows Skin pre-order bonus is also included. Available for €59.99 | $59.99 | £54.99 on consoles and €49.99 | $49.99 | £44.99 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).
  • Styx: Master of Stealth Collection: this bundle brings together Styx: Master of Shadows, Styx: Shards of Darkness, and Styx: Blades of Greed in its Quartz Edition. Available for €69.99 | $69.99 | £64.99 on consoles, and also available on PC (Steam).

The Division 2 – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Event on Now

Celebrate the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes expansion through a special crossover event in The Division 2.

Two “Massive” worlds come together in a special crossover event bringing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora into the Division 2. The entire set of collaboration rewards is free and can be earned through the themed Project Chain running from January 13 to January 27.

AVATAR: FRONTIERS OF PANDORA EVENT

This special event drops a 7-day Project Chain open to any agent who can access the project system. Each stage leads you to Named enemies throughout the city, turning your daily run into a hunt that becomes more rewarding with each victory.

Completing the entire chain grants all four pieces of the RDA SecOps Uniform along with eye catching Specialization weapon skins inspired by the Ash Clan. Sharpshooter, Gunner, and Firewall each get their own themed skin, letting you bring a touch of Pandora straight into your loadout. Along the way, you will also collect Named Caches and Exotic Components.

A new project unlocks each day, and all seven need to be finished before January 27. Log in, clear your targets, and claim the crossover gear before it disappears!

Viva La Dirt League in Daggerheart: Azerim Out Now On Beacon

Viva La Dirt League (VLDL), in partnership with Critical Role, officially launches Daggerheart: Azerim, a new long-form Daggerheart actual-play series that brings VLDL’s beloved table to Critters across the globe. The series debuts first on Beacon, giving members early access to new episodes before they release on VivaPlus and, later, VLDL’s RPG YouTube channel.

The series follows the group’s famed “Baradun and the Dickheads” adventuring party in what begins as a light run through the “Beast Feast” Daggerheart campaign frame, and quickly turns into something much darker…

When Bodger’s legendary Grandfather’s Hammer mysteriously disappears, the Dickheads assume they’re chasing a simple thief. Instead, they uncover a spreading Void horror that threatens the very foundations of Azerim, blending VLDL’s signature comedy with escalating stakes and cosmic horror.

Featuring Robert Hartley as the Game Master, Adam King as High Sorcerer Baradun, Alan Morrison as Greg the Garlic Farmer, Rowan Bettjeman as Bodger Blodger, and Ben Van Lier as Bartholomew Osiris Bladesong / BOB.

Meet Insta360 Link 2 Pro & Link 2C Pro: AI 4K Webcams for Pro-Grade Video and Audio

Insta360, a global leader in innovative imaging technology, today announced the launch of Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Insta360 Link 2C Pro, two next-generation AI 4K webcams designed to close the gap between traditional webcams and professional camera-and-microphone setups.

Insta360 Link 2 Pro has been recognized with a 2026 CES Picks Award in the TWICE category, highlighting its innovation in the webcam market. This award honors products that stand out for their technological advancements, reinforcing the Link 2 Pro as a leading choice for professionals, educators, and creators.

Engineered for professionals, educators, and streamers, Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro deliver studio-level image quality, clear directional audio, and intelligent workflow controls in a compact, desktop-ready design.

Both models feature a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor with dual native ISO for improved low-light performance and more natural exposure across changing lighting conditions, paired with advanced HDR for greater detail and balance. Audio performance is driven by an all-new directional pickup system using beamforming and AI noise canceling, helping voices stay clear and focused even in challenging environments.

The result is a webcam experience that looks and sounds remarkably close to a professional camera and microphone setup, without the complexity typically required.

“With remote and hybrid work here to stay, and streaming at an all-time high, quality defines credibility. Our latest webcams offer creators and professionals a major step forward in clarity, audio precision, and control, all without complicating the workflow,” said Max Richter, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder at Insta360. “We wanted to build a webcam that feels effortless but performs at a level serious users can trust every day.”

Pro-Grade Imaging in Any Environment
At the core of the new Pro is the largest sensor in its class, 1/1.3”, significantly larger than typical sensors in its category. With Dual Native ISO, next-gen HDR, and major gains in low-light performance, the two new webcams deliver cleaner, brighter, and more detailed video across all lighting conditions.

Both models support up to 4K30fps resolution with crisp detail and vibrant color reproduction. The upgraded True Focus system uses faster Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) to lock onto subjects instantly and maintain tack-sharp clarity during movement or demonstrations.

For creators and presenters who want a more cinematic look, Natural Bokeh replicates the shallow depth of field typically achieved with DSLR cameras, producing a soft, realistic background blur that keeps the focus on you.

Two Unique Models
To meet the varied needs of educators, business users, and streamers, the Link 2 Pro launches with two distinct designs:

Insta360 Link 2 Pro
A premium 2-axis gimbal design offering smooth, natural AI Tracking with single- or group-mode framing. Ideal for teachers, presenters, fitness coaches, and creators who move frequently during recording or live sessions.

Insta360 Link 2C Pro
A compact, static design optimized for conference calls, streaming, and fixed-position setups. It delivers the same 4K image quality and AI enhancements, now with upgraded Auto Framing and advanced audio tools.

Both models include an improved Magnetic Mount for fast, flexible placement on monitors or metal surfaces.

PAYDAY 3: Shopping Spree Heist Gameplay Trailer

The PAYDAY gang is back in action with Shopping Spree, a brand-new DLC heist coming to PAYDAY 3. Set in the floundering Nobleman Galleria shopping mall, where Pietro Palatucci traffics illegal goods behind a glossy retail front, this job lets players strike at the heart of the mob’s business empire and hit them where it hurts most. Get your copy here!

The gang’s war with the Palatucci crime family is reaching a breaking point. Pietro Palatucci has been the driving force behind the grudge against the Payday Gang, and the mall provides the funding to keep the conflict going. If the Nobleman Galleria operation collapses, the family can no longer afford to bankroll this feud.

According to Shade’s intel, the mall is more than failing retail. It is a hub where illegal goods are moved, laundered and sold under the cover of normal foot traffic.

The mission is simple: turn the Nobleman Galleria into a disaster zone for the Palatuccis, store by store, and walk out with everything that is not nailed down.

Plan, Adapt, Replay
Shopping Spree is built around replayability and player choice. The heist takes place across the winding corridors and storefronts of the Nobleman Galleria, randomizing between three main points of interest each time you play. Every location comes with its own objectives, security setups and obstacles, changing how the job unfolds from one run to the next.

Dynamic favors let crews twist the heist even further. Use them to tilt the odds in your favor or to add extra risk in exchange for bigger rewards.

Whether you are sneaking through back rooms and service corridors or turning the mall into a full-blown warzone, Shopping Spree is designed to let you decide how hard you hit the Palatuccis. The mob is having a fire sale. Everything must go.

Teddy Moo is also in the crosshairs. The in-world brand is woven throughout the Nobleman Galleria, from storefronts to set-pieces, tying the heist directly into the wider PAYDAY universe and the ongoing struggle between the Payday Gang and the Palatucci family.

PAYDAY 3 Shopping Spree Heist Overview

  • Paid DLC – Shopping Spree
  • Shopping Spree features randomized main objectives, dynamic favors and a multi-store layout built for repeat play.
  • Quality-of-life improvements
  • Additional quality-of-life improvements and broader bug fixes launch alongside Shopping Spree as part of a free update for all PAYDAY 3 players.

Read the full patch notes here.

Since launch, PAYDAY 3 has grown to include 19 total heists, all set across the gritty landscape of New York City. This includes 9 core heists, 4 side hustles, and 4 heists from The Bad Apple DLC campaign — with Shopping Spree further expanding the criminal playground.

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com

New Update Extends Battlefield 6 and REDSEC Season 1

Battlefield Studios announced today an extension of Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC first season, will include new weekly challenges, a Bonus Path, and a continuation of the Season 1 Battle Pass.

The first season will now run until the launch of Season 2 on February 17, with the Season 1 extension update being released on January 20. This extended launch has been implemented to allow extra time to further develop and refine Season 2 as a result of community feedback.

Available on January 27, the Frostfire Bonus Path gives players the chance to unlock new free and premium customization rewards, including a Weapon Package and a Soldier Skin, as well as XP Boosts, by advancing through the tiers of the Frostfire Bonus Path. Premium Tier Rewards require purchase of the Season 1 Battle Pass.

Free rewards from the Frostfire Bonus Path will include a Hardware XP Boost, a Vehicle Skin and playercard customization items, while Battle Pass owners can grab a new Weapon Package, a Career XP Boost and additional customization items.

The Frostfire Bonus Path can be completed concurrently alongside the Season 1 Battle Pass. Players do not need to choose to make progress between a Season 1 Battle Pass Path – i.e. Rogue Ops, Soldiers Of Fortune – and the Frostfire Bonus Path. Each Bonus Path Tier requires 10 Bonus Path Points to unlock, with a total of 110 Bonus Path points required to fully complete the Bonus Path. Unlike previous Bonus Paths, all Bonus Path Points for the Frostfire Bonus Path are earned through Weekly Challenges; there are no Bonus Challenges associated with this Bonus Path.

Later this update, the team will be celebrating Valentine’s Day! Another set of Daily Login Rewards will be introduced, alongside several Double XP Weekends throughout the update period.

The Season 1 extension update also includes various updates and fixes. Full information about what those updates and fixes entail can be found in the “Game Updates” section of our website here.

THE DOORS releasing on 4K UHD + Blu-Ray + Digital Steelbook Feb 17

Outlaw, sex symbol, poet, late-’60s rock god — the mercurial Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer) lives on in The Doors, Oliver Stone’s psychedelically resplendent film that breaks on through in mind-blowing 4K. With his band The Doors (Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley, Kevin Dillon), lead singer Morrison explores the outer reaches of sound, spectacle, and performance, shocking and mesmerizing a generation. But as scandals mount, and drugs take their toll, Morrison leaves L.A. for France with his wife, Pam (Meg Ryan), putting the capstone on, in his own words, “The strangest life I’ve ever known.”

Special Features on the 4K+BD + Digital

New Special Features:

– Lionsgate Limited Extras:

  • Oliver Stone Director’s Intro
  • Val, Oliver & Jim: The Making of Morrison

– Legacy Special Features:

  • Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Oliver Stone
  • The Doors: The Road of Excess Documentary
  • 14 Deleted Scenes with Intro by Oliver Stone
  • Original DVD Featurette
  • The Doors in L.A.
  • Jim Morrison: An American Poet in Paris
  • Interview with Oliver Stone
  • Interview with Sound Editor Lon Bender
  • Teaser, Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Written by: Randall Jahnson, Oliver Stone

Produced by: Nicholas Clainos, Brian Grazer, Mario Kassar, Ron Howard

Cast: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kevin Dillon, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley

Steelbook Artist: Akiko Stehrenberger

Annual Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration Details 2026 Entertainment Additions

Knott’s PEANUTS™ Celebration is back this year with a new show featuring the Knott’s Express Trolley and the limited-time exhibition, “Kite Flying Foibles.” And as they do every year, Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang will stage a park takeover with plenty of excitement and family-friendly fun running weekends from Jan. 31 through Feb. 22. Guests will also experience a fun lineup of returning shows and photo ops inspired by the iconic PEANUTS comic strip. Throughout the park, guests will have several chances to play and interact with their favorite PEANUTS characters.

A highlight of Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration will be the new show, Knott’s Express, a traveling musical adventure that will feature toe-tapping dance numbers, heartwarming songs from the Golden Age and plenty of other surprises along the way for Charlie Brown and his friends. For each show, the trolley will make three stops in the Boardwalk area, Charleston Circle and near Boardwalk Ballroom. These spirited exhibitions of music and dance will be inspired by each stop’s location and songs include “Put on a Happy Face” to “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Of course, the performance will be punctuated with dapper and colorful costumes, streamers and other touches of whimsical joy.

At Calico’s Town Hall, guests will enter the new, limited-time exhibition, “Kite Flying Foibles”, organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. This exhibition explores kite-flying with the Peanuts gang through high-quality reproductions of original Peanuts comic strips, drawings, and photos. Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz admitted that he was never very good at flying kites, and unfortunately, poor Charlie Brown fares even worse. Of Charlie Brown’s many frustrations, one of the biggest involves kites. In this exhibition, visitors will be swept away by the humor and relatability that made Schulz’s strip soar.

On the Calico Mine Stage, Let’s Celebrate, will offer a heartwarming musical tribute with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and all their friends, as well as a host of singers and dancers, that will remind audiences why Peanuts is still beloved after 75 years! At nightfall, the stage will host Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert where the PEANUTS gang and the indie band The Jelly of the Month Club will perform a high-energy spectacle, sure to have everyone dancing.

A western escapade occurs with Franklin and Linus at Calico Park as they transform into cowboys in the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree. The boys will challenge guests with some of Calico’s root-toot-tootiest games. Also in Ghost Town is Pigpen’s Pig Pen, where everyone’s favorite messy pal will join the rest of the PEANUTS gang as he hosts a special meetup at the Livery Stables with some animal friends.

The PEANUTS-inspired festivities will continue at Wilderness Dance Hall, where the park will offer an experience that teaches the young and the young at heart how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. The PEANUTS Sketch School will include a resident art teacher, who will provide step-by-step instructions on creating the perfect PEANUTS masterpiece.

The celebration would not be complete without PEANUTS Celebration specialty food and beverage items. Guests can indulge in limited-time savory offerings such as gruyere cheese raclette baked potato with grilled onions or cheesy mac and cheese bites with barbecue bacon and spicy aioli. And continue the occasion with sweet items like a confetti birthday funnel cake that includes glazed icing with colorful sprinkles and circus animal cookies or the peanut butter and jelly stuffed deep-fried French toast.

The best way to enjoy Knott’s PEANUTS™ Celebration – plus all of the other Seasons of Fun in 2026 – is with a Season Pass. A 2026 Season Pass includes unlimited visits for all of 2026, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. For more information or to purchase a 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass, visit sixflags.com/knotts.

REANIMAL Makes Nintendo Switch 2 Demo Available Now

The countdown is officially on! With just 30 days until launch, REANIMAL is charging into its final month on a high note: the game has now surpassed 1 million demo downloads and has earned widespread recognition as one of the most anticipated games of 2026. Today, THQ Nordic and Tarsier welcome a whole new audience into the REANIMAL demo on Nintendo Switch 2.

Play the demo now on Nintendo Switch 2: https://thqn.net/re-nsw2

REANIMAL has now been featured on multiple “Most Anticipated Games of 2026” lists, earning recognition from top-tier outlets and finding itself in very good company. Among those calling it out as one to watch are IGN, The Guardian, Rock Paper Shotgun, Screen Rant, Wccftech, GamingBible, The Sixth Axis, and ComicBook.com, cementing REANIMAL as one of the games players are most excited about this year.

“I am really thrilled to have so many people playing the demo and hearing all the reactions so far! We pour a lot of heart and soul into the games we make, so to see all these people loving what we do is a great feeling for all of us!”, says Oliver Merlöv, CEO of Tarsier “We are now gearing up for the release of REANIMAL on Feb 13th and after all this hard work, we can’t wait for people to get their hands on it!”