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MOZA newest wheel bases, flight base, and throttle are now available

by: John -

MOZA has been showing off a few of their offerings the past few months and you can finally pick them up and here's the pricing for each one.

First up, we have the two new wheel bases in the R21 Ultra and the R25 Ultra True Torque. With zero-cogging flat-wire motors, these two wheel bases have a great new look and what sounds like great performance. As the name states, the two wheel bases can deliver 21 or 25Nm of peak torque if you want something to really test your strength when steering. Sensors in them will help refine the control and detail that you can experience in the game.

Not only has the motor been updated, MOZA is also updating their software with new algorithms in the Force Feedback area. We'll see if these new algorithms will allow for improved force feedback accuracy. 

The R21 Ultra and R25 Ultra is housed in CNC-machined aluminum with a sleek design and RGB light strips on the outside. These RGB lightstrips can be programmed for various telemetry giving you control over the information you want it to relay. The aluminum should provide some good protection as well as a nice look and feel for your sim rig.

Pricing wise, the R21 Ultra will come in at $699.00 with the R25 Ultra True Torque $200 more at $899.00. 

MOZA dove into flight sim gear last year with their well received AB9 FFB base that gave flight simmers a much needed force feedback base. For those looking to not spend as much, MOZA has a new combination for you. 

The AB6 Flight Simulator is a 6Nm capable base with a few improvements over its predecessor. The base has eight programmable buttons and two levers, something that the AB9 does not. Something that the AB9 also doesn't have is a bundled grip. 

MOZA is going to include the MHG Flightstick with AB6, making it a complete beginners package. The stick has 25 programmable inputs giving you plenty of controls at your fingertips. The hats will be using Hall-effect sensors, so there should be no worries about drifting if you keep this stick for a long time. There's also a dual stage trigger in the MHG.

MOZA says the stick is inspired by both space and fighter designs and includes programmable RGB if you want some lighting effects. Having it bundled with the AB6 is great, but what's even greater is the price. For the bundle, it's priced at $399.00, which is not what I was expecting. That's a hell of a deal on paper. If you already have an AB9 or a different base, you can pick up the MHG Flightstick by itself for $99.00.

Finally, a good flight setup should have a good throttle and MOZA has a potential player in this arena with the MTQ Throttle Quadrant. Control wise, the base has 10 buttons, three knobs, three switches, and a landing gear lever. But there's something that sets this throttle apart from others

MOZA has designed the MTQ to allow for interchangeable levers to adjust the look and feel of it. Want one that looks like it came from an Airbus. Or perhaps you want a Boeing style look. The MTQ lets you swap out the throttle levers to let you do that. If you're playing a fighter jet, that throttle adds more hat switches and detents to simulate a more realistic fighter jet throttle control. The MTQ looks like a very versatile throttle that'll fit many needs in the flight sim community.

The MTQ Throttle Quadrant is also available at a price of $199.00. Each throttle module will cost you $39.00. Included with the base package is the TQF Fighter Levers.

 

 

We are now on the road to Requiem

by: Nathan -

Resident Evil Requiem is four months away and Capcom has released a new video titled "The Road to Requiem". Hosted by Maggie Robertson, voice of Lady Dimitrescu, this video gives a brief history of the series but also confirms that pre-orders are open now.

Along with the base game there is a Deluxe edition available which includes five costumes for Grace, four weapon skins, two filters, two charms, a "raccoon city classic" audio pack and a "letters from 1998" files pack. 

Capcom also announced that for the Nintendo Switch they will be releasing a Resident Evil: Requiem themed pro-controller along with a Grace Amiibo. 

Resident Evil: Requiem launches on February 27th 2026. 

NBA The Run brings back stylish arcade-style streetball, launching in 2026

by: Jason -

Like Michael Young, the Creative Director of developer Play by Play Studios, I grew up playing arcade-style sports games – NBA Jam and NBA Hangtime chief among them. Lots of titles have tried to replicate the appeal and vibe of those arcade classics to varying degrees of success. Play by Play’s new game, NBA The Run, has just called next.

Drawing inspiration from those classics, NBA The Run is built on 3-on-3 street basketball that is easy to pick up, rewarding to master, and with social play at its core. Players will go on a world tour of famous outdoor courts, such as Venice Beach, with a roster of both NBA stars and fictional “Street Legends” with larger-than-life personalities. It sounds like over time, more players and courts will be added post-launch as well.

NBA The Run wants defense to be as enjoyable as offense, with an emphasis on anticipation, timing, skill, and impact. As an arcade streetball game, the on-court gameplay will be overly stylish, featuring big blocks, steals, shoves, dives, double alley-oops, posterizing dunks, backboard passes, step-back threes, and more. Ditching simulation realism for free-flowing style, Play by Play has hand-keyed each animation in hopes that every possession feels like an arcade highlight reel.

Knockout Tournaments is the main game mode, which are bracketed tournaments playable both solo and with up to three players co-operatively. Each round lasts about two to five minutes, with a new set of randomized rules each time. And yes, it will feature cross-platform multiplayer with rollback netcode for the smoothest possible online experience (LFG!).

Personally, I love the art style on display here, with bold lines, cel-shaded players, and realistic court textures. That’s some art direction that jumps off the screen. There’s no release date yet for NBA The Run, just a vague 2026 window, but it will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Off-road exploration game Over the Hill adds console versions for 2026 release

by: Jason -

Funselektor, the developer behind Art of Rally, has announced that its next game, Over the Hill, will now come to consoles following its release on PC in 2026, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The off-road vehicle exploration game blends chill, minimalist vibes with off-road sim, playable both solo and co-operatively with three friends.

In Over the Hill, you will explore the world featuring dynamic weather, a day/night cycle, and realistic terrain deformation. Discovering portals will transport you to new areas where you can complete objectives to unlock new vehicles, upgrades, and customization options.

If you need a bit of respite, you can set up camp for a break from the elements, gather around a campfire with your mates and enjoy a hot chocolate. Thankfully, Over the Hill will launch with a built-in photo mode to capture this gorgeous world.

This one is high on my list of anticipated games for 2026. Check out a new trailer below:

Avatar Legends holding a closed alpha soon

by: Nathan -

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced a few weeks ago and I am extremely excited about this. As a huge fan of this series, this was one of my dream games for the series as the source material translates perfectly to a fighting game.

Unfortunately it won't be releasing until Summer 2026 but we will get a chance to play it soon as a closed alpha for the game has been announced by FGC legend himself Justin Wong, who has also been announced as the official community ambassador for the game. 

No details yet for the dates of the closed alpha but details will be coming soon. We do however know that four characters will be available during the closed alpha including Aang, Zuko, Katara and Korra. 

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers getting Contraband Expansion on November 19th

by: Jason -

Astragon Entertainment and Aesir Interactive announced that Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is getting a brand-new Contraband Expansion on November 19th. The expansion will cost you $19.99 a la carte, or is included in the current Season Pass, which is $24.99.

The evergreen police sim will get a major map expansion alongside the Contraband update, including two inspection stations along the highway district. Players will work inspection points, verifying documents, and performing cargo checks, looking for errors and suspicious activity. The new gameplay elements go further than that, also adding desk work and the ability to question suspects inside the administration buildings. Of course, suspects may choose to blow you off entirely and initiate a high-speed chase down the highway.

But wait, there’s more! The Contraband Expansion also adds new tools like the biometric kiosk, inspection mirror, X-ray scanner, substance analyzer, non-lethal shotgun, and the Titan Police SUV. This update sounds stuffed with content.

Spooky season means sales on spooky games

by: Nathan -

It's spooky season and with Halloween just a few days away now is the perfect time to play some horror games and also a perfect time to pick up some games as the "Steam Scream IV" sale is happening now until November 3rd. 

It's not just horror games on sale but some horror adjacent games as well. 

Here is a just a small list of games that are on sale right now on Steam... 

  • Hades 
  • Hollow Knight
  • The Quarry
  • Phasmaphobia 
  • Super Fantasy Kingdom
  • Subnautica
  • Dying Light 2: Stay Human
  • DayZ
  • Dead by Daylight along with a number of their DLC chapters 
  • Signalis
  • Dead Island 2
  • Control Ultimate Edition 

PC hit Contraband Police coming to consoles on November 7th

by: Jason -

Contraband Police, a quirky blend of Police Simulator and Papers Please, is making the jump from PC to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on November 7th. Originally released in 2023, Contraband Police has sold nearly 1.5 million copies and boasts an “overwhelmingly positive” rating on Steam.

In Contraband Police, you are a border patrol officer in a communist country during the 1980s, where corruption and smuggling run rampant. You will check the papers, luggage, and vehicles of border crossers, looking for illegal contraband in the process, of course. And when things get hairy, there are vehicle chases, shootouts, and checkpoint raids. It looks bonkers.

The new console version will include all the features and updates that have been added to the PC version, including Inspector Mode, which adds 30 checkpoint upgrades, 20 new entry regulations, three document types, 10 police ranks, and daily missions. Additionally, a new Challenge Mode lets you take part in competitive events, along with two new weapons, and two new vehicles.

Check out the new gameplay trailer before you go, comrades.

Plants VS Zombies is back

by: Joseph -

You ever come across something that you know you didn't need, but you bought it anyway? Maybe it was because you know that one use you'll get out of it, will be enough. I'm looking at you, Power Washer in the garage that I just got back from my friend Brandon Anderson. 

While I'm tending to what looks like grass stains on the side of my house, it occurred to me that I almost forgot about the re-re release for Plants VS Zombies: Replanted. Updated for all modern systems, the game promises new mini games, new modes, and even a permadeath mode. Nintendo Switch 2 owners will be happy to know that you can use one copy to play a Game Share version with your Nintendo Switch 2 friends group. You also get mouse controls with the Switch 2, as well as the PC version, because yes. 

If you don't about the Plants VS Zombies addiction, it's a tower defense game, taking place in your back yard. You get to plant seeds that grow to defend your house with both offensive and defensive attacks against a horde of an incoming zombie attack. The only way to plant those seeds is by gathering sunlight, which appears at random. There are different zombies, some with armor, and some that are just bigger. As you proceed, you get the opportunity to buy more seeds, and more seeds give you a better chance to defend your place. 

The game is out on practically everything. And if you feel real nostalgic about it, you can still download it on a mobile device for free, with ads of course. 

 

Reminder: Luigi's Mansion is coming October 30th to Nintendo Switch 2

by: Joseph -

When I owned a Gamecube, I think I had a handful of games. It wasn't a strong library, though I did have a physical copy of the Megaman Anniversary Collection. While Super Mario Sunshine did absolutely nothing for me, I also had Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. So yeah, I missed a lot of Gamecube titles. 

Nintendo is giving me a second chance. Luigi's Mansion is coming out for the Nintendo Gamecube: Nintendo Classics service on October 30th. The game puts you in the hands of Luigi, trying to find his brother in a haunted mansion. Luigi wields the Poltergust 3000, a vacuum that helps him get rid of ghosts as he enlists the help of Professor E Gadd. But, you probably know all this already. 

This means that the entire series is available on the Nintendo Switch 2. Notice I said Nintendo Switch 2, because if you still have the Nintendo Switch 1, you're out of luck. And if you don't have Nintendo Switch Online, for $50 a year, then what are you doing? It's the cheapest way to console play online, now. You're welcome, Mario.