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On July 26th, Paramount+ released an exciting first-look teaser trailer for its new original series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The series is set to debut in early 2026, launching the celebrations for Star Trek's 60th anniversary. The much-anticipated teaser showcased the main campus of Starfleet Academy in San Francisco, along with the U.S.S. Athena, a key part of the Academy's setting. Additionally, new details about the characters were unveiled. Academy Award winner Holly Hunter stars as Nahla Ake, the Chancellor of Starfleet Academy and the Captain of the U.S.S. Athena, who is also a long-lived half-Lanthanite. The Starfleet Academy cadets include: Sandro Rosta is Caleb Mir, an orphan with a troubled past — and unlikely Starfleet cadet. Karim Diané is Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon cadet who dreams of becoming a medical officer. Kerrice Brooks is Series Acclimation Mil, a.k.a. Sam, the first of her kind to ever attend Starfleet Academy. George Hawkins is Darem Reymi, an aspiring captain from a wealthy home world. Bella Shepard is Genesis Lythe, an admiral's daughter determined to make her own name in Starfleet. Plus, Zoë Steiner as Tarima Sadal, a Betazoid and daughter of the president of Betazed. Robert Picardo, reprising his iconic role as The Doctor. Tig Notaro, reprising her role as Jett Reno. Oded Fehr, reprising his role as Admiral Vance. Recurring Guest Star Gina Yashere as Commander Lura Thok, a Klingon/Jem’Hadar hybrid who is the chancellor’s First Officer and Cadet Master. Recurring Guest Star and Academy Award nominee, Paul Giamatti, as part Klingon, part Tellarite Nus Braka, the season’s villain with an ominous past connected to one of our cadets. The announcements were made during today's Star Trek universe presentation in Hall H at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. The Star Trek: Starfleet Academy panel portion featured an exclusive conversation with executive producers and co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau as well as series star Holly Hunter, plus cadets Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins and Bella Shepard. The panel was moderated by fellow series cast member and Star Trek legend Robert Picardo. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy follows a group of young cadets chasing their shared dreams of hope and optimism. Under the strict guidance of their instructors, they learn what it takes to become Starfleet officers while experiencing budding friendships, intense rivalries, first loves, and a new threat that endangers both the Academy and the Federation. The series is co-run by Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, who also serve as executive producers alongside Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa, and John Weber. The premiere episode, written by Gaia Violo, is directed by Alex Kurtzman. Produced by CBS Studios in collaboration with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment, it is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Paramount+ offers more from the Star Trek universe, including Star Trek: Section 31, an original film starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, and the popular series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, now in its third season. You can also stream all seasons of the animated Star Trek: Lower Decks, the award-winning Star Trek: Discovery starring Sonequa Martin-Green, and the acclaimed Star Trek: Picard, featuring Patrick Stewart as the iconic Jean-Luc Picard.

Geek Nexus has officially launched — and it’s built around one simple truth: clubs are everything. This isn’t just a place to talk about geek culture. It’s a space where clubs are the main content area, the driving force behind every connection, conversation, and creative spark. Whether you're into anime, gaming, cosplay, tech, or niche fandoms, clubs give you a home base to share, build, and belong. 💡 Why Clubs MatterAt Geek Nexus, clubs aren’t side features — they’re the foundation. Every club is a self-contained space with its own identity, focus, and energy. They shape the flow of content, inspire collaboration, and make it easy for members to find their people. • Focused Content: Clubs organize everything around shared interests, so members can dive deep into what they love without distraction. • Creative Freedom: Each club sets its own tone — from visuals to activities — giving members the freedom to shape their experience. • Built for Growth: Whether you're starting a new club or joining an existing one, Geek Nexus makes it easy to contribute, connect, and expand your reach. 🌐 Join the MovementGeek Nexus is open now, and the clubs are already buzzing. If you’re ready to be part of a community where clubs drive the content and creativity flows freely, this is your moment.

Roblox is shutting down Guilded by the end of 2025. After purchasing Guilded in 2021 for $90 million as a Discord competitor for gaming communities, it didn’t gain the popularity Roblox had hoped for. In 2024, Roblox required all Guilded users to create a Roblox account to continue using the app, which frustrated many users and led to a significant decline in activity. Now, Roblox has decided to focus on one community platform instead of managing two, opting to close Guilded entirely and dedicate efforts to improving Roblox Communities. The shutdown was announced on September 28, 2025, with Guilded ceasing operations at the end of the year. Roblox plans to integrate some of Guilded’s features, like announcements and polls, directly into Roblox Communities to ensure creators don’t lose everything when the platform closes. @Roblox_RTC's post has gained over 200k views on X since it went live, sharing news about Roblox shutting down Guilded. Well-known Roblox creators like KreekCraft have responded to the post. The account has been actively spreading the word to ensure everyone is aware that Guilded will no longer be available after the end of this year. On September 28, 2025, Roblox announced that it would shut down the Guilded chat app by the end of the year. This update was shared in an official post on the Roblox Developer Forum. Starting December 31, 2025, all chat channels and groups on Guilded will cease to function as Roblox shifts its focus to enhancing its primary community tools. FAQsWhat Is Happening With Guilded?Roblox plans to shut down Guilded by the end of 2025, meaning the app will no longer function after December 31, 2025. They want users to switch to their main community tools to concentrate on improving the overall platform. Why Is Roblox Shutting Down Guilded?Guilded didn’t gain much popularity, and Roblox required users to log in with their Roblox accounts to access it, which frustrated many users and led them to stop using it. Roblox ultimately decided it was simpler to focus on one community app instead of managing two. When Was the Shutdown Announced?Roblox announced on September 28, 2025, that the platform will be shutting down and confirmed it will close by the end of the year. We provide the latest updates and detailed guides for Roblox games. In the meantime, check out these Roblox articles: