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NACON’s Revolution X Unlimited Controller Available Now in the USA

2025/04/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

NACON, a world leader in gaming accessories, is pleased to announce that its new Revolution X Unlimited (RXU) controller is now available in the USA. Particularly suited for shooting games, this Designed for Xbox licensed wireless controller offers unrivalled precision, responsiveness and comfort, whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X|S* or PC. It is now available in the U.S. from nacongaming.com, Amazon, Best Buy and Gamestop at the recommended retail price of $199.90.

With over 10 years of expertise and R&D, the NACON engineering team has developed the RXU, a high-end controller featuring a concentration of advanced technologies, integrating innovations such as Hall Effect sensors to avoid joystick drift, Omron® micro-switches for ultra-responsive controls, and a minimum battery life of 10h.

NACON doesn’t stop there, integrating, for the first time, an LCD screen on one of its controllers. This provides simplified access to essential information such as game mode, active profile, battery level, connection type (Radio Frequency, Bluetooth, or Dual Wireless), and much more. It also provides easy access to audio and gameplay presets, so gamers can customize their controller with just a few clicks.

A dedicated application allows players to optimize this customization further and set up several game profiles, or to use the software’s predefined profiles and activate different game modes to boost performance:
• PC mode (exclusive to this platform): reduces latency to just 1 millisecond in wired mode, letting gamers assign keyboard keys to shortcut buttons, or activate the gyroscope function.
• The Shooter Pro Mode: eliminates joystick deadzone for greater responsiveness, precision, and performance in shooting games.

Find out more about the technical features of the Revolution X Unlimited below:
• 3 connection modes: radio frequency, wired and/or Bluetooth
• A rechargeable battery offering a minimum of ten hours’ autonomy
• Hall Effect technology in the joysticks and triggers
• An integrated LCD screen for intuitive programming and real-time audio mixing
• An application offering extensive customization options
• Omron® micro-switch-equipped trigger, directional cross and button locks
• 6 programmable shortcut buttons
• Ergonomic customization: six additional weights, six joystick heads, two joystick rings and two directional crosses included
• A PC and Shooter mode with exclusive features
• Multi-platform compatibility enables players to play on any Android based device (Smart TV, Smartphone, Steam deck, etc.)
• Protective hard carry case for all accessories

The Revolution X Unlimited is available on nacongaming.com, Amazon, Best Buy and Gamestop at the recommended retail price of $199.90.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad to Launch May 21

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce the launch date for the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad – currently scheduled for May 21. A new trailer was released today to celebrate the upcoming release across all mobile platforms, as well as on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Windows Launcher. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East. Launch timing for Asia will be announced this year.

Steam players who would like to start their journey now can purchase a Founder’s Pack that offers Early Access and other exclusive in-game content. Details about the Founder’s Packs can be found on the official game page on Steam. Mobile players can pre-register through the App Store and Google Play store on iOS and Android devices ahead of the grand launch.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is Netmarble’s upcoming action-adventure RPG officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO®. Fans of the HBO Original drama series Game of Thrones will be able to explore the seven kingdoms that make up Westeros in the game’s vast open world, discovering vivid landscapes, massive cities, backwater towns, untamed wilderness, and the uncompromising lives of the people that inhabit them.

Players can freely roam iconic regions, such as ‘King’s Landing’ – the capital of the continent of Westeros, the stronghold ‘Castle Black’ located at the Wall, ‘Highgarden’ basking in its warm climate, and the massive icy ‘Wall’ that stretches along the northern border of the Kingdom of the North. Through exploration, players will encounter familiar characters from the series on a truly immersive journey through Westeros.

For the latest information and updates, visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.

MX vs ATV Legends Season 4 Available Now

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Get Ready, Riders – Season 4 is here. Time to drop the clutch and dive into an all-new, feature-packed season of MX vs ATV! Season 4 brings a stacked lineup of fresh content, more ways to customize your ride, and some serious upgrades to the experience you already love.

We’re talking new bikes from your favorite manufacturers – Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Suzuki, Kawasaki – plus the first round of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship DLC. Whether you’re chasing podiums or just tearing it up in free ride, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

Customization fans, we didn’t forget you – the new options are more than just icing on the cake. They’re full-on upgrades to your rider style and machine setup.

Feeling bold? Check out the all-new Pro MX 450F Experimental bike, now in your garage. It features the most advanced physics model yet and is a real beast to handle. Think you’ve got what it takes? Hop on, give it a spin, and join the conversation on our Discord server. We’re counting on the real ones to help us fine-tune it!

MX vs ATV Legends is being developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ Nordic. The base game is available at an SRP of €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 for PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Please note that the base game MX vs ATV Legends is required to play the DLC.

Steam Sale until May 5th
If you’re quick and haven’t picked up MX vs ATV Legends yet, now’s the perfect time – it’s 60% off on Steam! Most of the DLCs are also heavily discounted, so it’s a great chance to round out your collection.

Get the game on Steam: https://thqn.net/mx-legends-steam

RoadCraft Drops New Multiplayer Co-op Trailer

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive released a new co-op trailer for RoadCraft, the next-gen heavy-machinery simulation game. Following the success of its Steam Next Fest demo, which featured cooperative play, this new trailer lets everyone know how much bigger the game can be when played with fellow rebuilders. RoadCraft launches May 20 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Standard and Rebuild Editions are already available for pre-order on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store.

Reshape the Aftermath. Together.

In today’s trailer, you’ll see how co-op mode elevates RoadCraft’s sandbox gameplay! Share the load and multiply the fun, with up to four players able to join the party within the same host’s map. Find out how to best operate construction machinery and manage reconstruction resources as you share roles, tasks, and a fleet of vehicles. Never despair against treacherous terrain, as a friendly crane will always be around to lift you up. Experience a new adventure every time as you come up with new ways to get the job done together. Have a blast taking up the toughest challenges as a team!

  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Drop-in/drop-out connection
  • Shared progression – Choose to sync your progress with your host’s or simply join as a guest player
  • Built-in voice chat

Splitgate 2 Open Beta Teaser Trailer

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

1047 Games is ready to welcome you to Splitgate 2, the greatest sport of the future, with the highly anticipated portal-filled first-person shooter’s Open Beta on May 22.

The unique free-to-play shooter arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with crossplay across all platforms.

Today’s Splitgate 2 Open Beta Teaser previews some of the massive amount of new content. Catch it on YouTube here:

As shown in the teaser, the Open Beta will have:

  • a 25+ Weapons – featuring the brand new Borealis, an energy carbine power weapon
  • a 15+ Maps – including two new massive 24-Player Onslaught maps, Drought and Fracture
  • a 10+ Modes – with fan-favorite Takedown making its triumphant comeback, where teams battle to eliminate all members of the opposing team before they can respawn

And the devs at 1047 Games also teased the idea of “infinite” maps. They promise to reveal exactly what that means soon, along with a full breakdown of all of the other content in Splitgate 2’s Open Beta, closer to May 22.

Ready to lock in? The Open Beta is packed with so much content—and this is only beta… Splitgate 2 is just getting started.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918300/Splitgate_2

Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/splitgate-2-a07c96

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/1001001

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/splitgate-2/9pf5q1b0fhsl

Funcom Announces Large-Scale Beta Weekend for Dune: Awakening

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

When Dune: Awakening launches on June 10, players will be free to immerse themselves in the rich and imaginative world created by Frank Herbert and brought to life by Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s award-winning movies. Before that, from May 9-12, players have a chance to dive into the large-scale Beta weekend to experience survival in the vast deserts of Arrakis, as well as most of Act 1 of the story.

Dune: Awakening’s cinematic storytelling is an essential thread in the full tapestry – the open world survival experience – rooting players firmly in the universe of the sci-fi masterpiece.

Whether your story begins with the Beta weekend or at launch, get a taste of the journey in the brand-new story trailer. Crash into a world shaped not only by the deadly environment, but also by mystic portents and ancient schemes.

Large-Scale Beta Weekend – May 9-12
From May 9 until May 12, the largest Beta yet will take place, with a huge number of new players joining compared to previous closed Betas. Players can get a taste of both spice and story in the large-scale Beta weekend, featuring the first 20 hours of the game and most of Act 1 of the story. Unlike previous Betas, this one has no NDA, meaning all information is open to share, and the game can be streamed for all to see.

Players have a chance to get access to the Beta weekend by going to Dune: Awakening’s Steam Page where they can wishlist and request access, or by getting one of tens of thousands of Beta codes that will be given out during the Global LAN Party Broadcast on May 10 All you need to do is watch!

Global LAN Party Broadcast – May 10
On May 10, players can catch the Global Dune: Awakening LAN Party Broadcast, streamed from both London and PAX East. Throughout this massive event, we will jump to many other locations around the world to check in with special guests (lineup to be announced). Viewers will enjoy lead developers discussing the game, and various content creators facing off against each other in an exciting in-game competition.

To get access to the Beta weekend, this is the place to be, as tens of thousands of Beta keys will be handed out during the broadcast to those watching. Keys can be used to get immediate access to the Dune: Awakening Beta weekend.

For those attending PAX East, come meet us for a chat and a special chance to play the game.

The Story Begins
“Find the Fremen. Wake the Sleeper.” This is the mandate given to you by the Reverend Mother, her deadly Gom Jabbar held at your neck. What follows is an odyssey across Arrakis, told through a rich cast of characters, with detailed cinematic cutscenes. Dune: Awakening pulls cinematic storytelling further into the multiplayer survival space.

Walk in the footsteps of the Fremen as you learn to survive the desert and uncover a past that the sands have buried. “Every person carries their past with them. Who are you?”

Pre-order Dune: Awakening now and play when it launches on June 10, or get the Deluxe or Ultimate edition for a 5-day head start and an array of exclusive in-game items.

NETFLIX Reveals 2025 Summer Film Slate

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Beach days, barbecue grills, and a can’t-miss lineup of movies hitting Netflix soon — all things point to another unforgettable summer ahead.

This year, we’ve got something for every mood: Go to your happy place with Happy Gilmore 2, crack the case with the star-studded whodunit The Thursday Murder Club, strap in for the adrenaline-racing action of The Old Guard 2, get spooked by the horror of Fear Street: Prom Queen, or feel your heart pounding with the high-stake thrills of Tyler Perry’s Straw – and there’s so much more!

Prefer to be immersed in the real world instead? Look forward to thought-provoking documentaries that range from true crime to powerful investigative pieces.

Whether you’re planning a watch party with friends or searching for the perfect pick to keep you company poolside, beat the heat with our stacked slate of upcoming films.

Click HERE to read about this summer’s hottest movies – only on Netflix.

V Rising Update 1.1 Invaders of Oakveil Available Now

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Stunlock Studios is thrilled to announce that V Rising Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil is officially available now on Steam and PlayStation 5.

The vampire survival action RPG V Rising expands today with a new biome: Oakveil Woodlands, a once-peaceful forest now twisted by corruption. Players will venture into this eerie region, teeming with dangerous enemies, hidden secrets, and a deadly new invading force. At the heart of this invasion lies Megara, the Serpent Queen, and her fanatical warriors, the Venom Blades. Players must fight to reclaim their power, raise their castles, unlock the secrets of venom sap, and confront Megara within her ritual sanctum.

Alongside the free Update 1.1, fans can also look forward to the launch of the Eternal Dominance Pack, a new cosmetic DLC priced at €19.99 / $19.99. This exclusive pack offers players even more ways to personalize their vampire’s dark dominion and embrace their immortal style.

Update 1.1 Key Highlights:
  • Explore the Oakveil Woodlands: Venture into a deep forest filled with dangerous enemies and dark secrets. Uncover the hidden threats of a new invading force, Megara: The Serpent Queen and her devoted Venom Blades, as you fight for control over the heart of Oakveil
  • Castle Arena & Duels: Design custom arenas in your castle, set your own rules, and engage in risk-free, epic duels or team battles. Test your strategies without losing gear or challenge players around the world in one-on-one duels
  • Three New Weapons & Seven New Spells: Wield new weapons – Claws, Twinblade, and Throwing Daggers – each offering unique playstyles. Additionally, unlock seven new spells, including a powerful ultimate ability tied to Megara’s legendary shard necklace
  • Ascended Alchemy: Discover new body-enhancing elixirs from the Venom Blades, which will allow you to boost your combat prowess and enhance your magical abilities. Elixirs boost more than just attack power and spell power now, unlocking new strategies with greater variety!
  • Blood Reborn: Reworked blood types, including the new Corrupted Blood! Build the Blood Homogenizer in your castle, mixing bloods together and offering greater flexibility and customization in combat. Craft the perfect blood type to fuel your Vampiric conquest!
  • Fuse and Reforge Your Gear: No longer wait for the perfect drop! Use the Fusion Forge to combine and customize your weapons or jewels to create your ideal loadout
  • Improved Combat Mechanics: A complete overhaul of combat, including stat reworks, rebalanced gear, and deeper customization, giving players more control over their vampire’s progression
  • New Castle Features & Cosmetics: Enhance your vampire lair with new decor, craft directly from chests with Treasury Rooms, customize your production lines with the Gloomrot-inspired electrical routing, and upgrade your wood-cutting station for even more customization and efficiency
  • New Cosmetic DLC ‘Eternal Dominance Pack’: Available for €19.99 / $19.99, this new cosmetic DLC adds luxurious dark designs for your castle. Adorn your domain with gilded decor, golden cages, and opulent coffins, making your vampire’s fortress truly supreme
Check out the new Update 1.1 website for a complete overview:
www.playvrising.com/oakveil

PLAYISM Announces PAX East 2025 Lineup

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

PLAYISM, the Japanese publishing company known for bringing games from independent developers to players around the world, today announced their participation in PAX East 2025. Bringing six titles to the convention, the booth will offer the opportunity to enjoy playable demos and receive branded game merchandise. Visit PLAYISM at PAX East in Booth #1409, Expo Hall of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11.

Additionally, the company hosted a newly added Spring PLAYISM Game Show on April 25 to showcase upcoming titles. The event kicked off with MC, NEKI and included Shunji Mizutani (PLAYISM) with special appearances from NAMARI KIRIN and video game industry veteran, Shuhei Yoshida. The stream included 13 brand new indie games across a variety of genres from dating sims, to a gun action game with pixel art girls, to a new title in the Touhou Project series, and more. Titles announced included: Behind the Frame x The Star Named EOS (Japan only), CATO, From Madness with Love, NIDANA, Nitro Express, Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double, and Valkyrie of Phantasm. Also included were titles which will be playable at PAX East including: Break Arts III, Glaciered, Mind Diver, MOTIONREC, Outrider Mako, and Skateboard Knight. Watch the Spring PLAYISM Game Show on the official YouTube channel and find out more at playism.com/playismgameshow/en.

The full lineup of PLAYISM’s titles available for demo at PAX East includes:

Break Arts III [PC – August 8, 2025]

Freely customize, strategize, and optimize the best out of the robots in Break Arts III developed by MercuryStudio! With near endless options, dive into the rabbit hole to design a robot best fit to race, battle, or both in this all-rounded robot competitive sports game.

Glaciered [PC – 2025]

Soar the seas at the end of time. 65 million years in the future, the Everwinter has frozen the planet over, and the oceans have been sealed under a thick layer of ice, where life continues to thrive under the sea. Developed by Studio Snowblind, become a Tuai—a species that evolved from birds—and explore the seas while fighting against threats to the Everwinter.

Mind Diver [PC – 2025]

Developed by Indoor Sunglasses, adventure into Lina’s mind to fix her memories and investigate a twisted case. Discover the secrets that lie in Lina’s subconscious and unravel the murder mystery, where the victim is love.

MOTIONREC [PC – 2025]

MOTIONREC is a puzzle action game, developed by HANDSUM, that requires the recording and replay of a player’s movement to progress through stages and explore the devastated world ruled by machines.

Outrider Mako [PC – June 23, 2025]

Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and get deliverables delivered in this top-down view 2D action adventure game developed by Asamado Games. Jump into battle and jump on top of enemies to stop them with slime and goo in Mayoi, the world of the gods.

Skateboard Knight [PC – 2026]

Ride a skateboard and loosely save the world! Skateboard Knight is an action-packed RPG style roguelite developed by Maroru Games. Defeat enemies to level up and gain skills to make a stronger Knight. Players can acquire unique, powerful skills and use coins earned from each adventure to develop their country.