Stunlock Studios is excited to reveal the official launch trailer for V Rising Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil, coming April 28 as a free update for all V Rising players on Steam and PlayStation 5.
V Rising is an action-packed open-world vampire survival game, and this major update transports players to the Oakveil Woodlands, a once-idyllic forest now corrupted by an invading force, bringing powerful new enemies, bosses, and challenges. In this new region, players will face the Venom Blades, devoted followers of the Serpent Queen Megara, uncover the secrets of venom-infused sap, and confront the Queen’s twisted sanctum.
Alongside the free Update 1.1, fans can also look forward to the release of a new cosmetic DLC, Eternal Dominance Pack, which will be available for €19.99 / $19.99, allowing players to personalize their vampire’s dark dominion further.
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
NACON and Aesir Interactive are pleased to announce the availability of Bay Side, the new expansion for Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator. Apprentice paramedics can now set off on new missions and discover other aspects of the profession today on PC, PS5® and Xbox.
With several hours of additional gameplay, Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator paramedics have access to a multitude of different interventions and medical cases, in new open environments. With a wide range of equipment available, you’ll need to keep a cool head and ask the right questions to make a diagnosis, administer first aid and, if the patient’s condition requires it, get him or her to hospital as quickly as possible by ambulance.
The Bay Side expansion lets players explore the new Bellhill district in the city of San Pelícano, and take on three new procedures:
• A festive beach party becomes a source of medical interventions
• Viral challenge turns into fiasco
• The use of augmented reality goggles creates numerous accidents.
A new large-scale catastrophic event is also available in the Bay Side expansion, leading players to intervene with numerous casualties on the iconic San Pelícano bridge, following a chase between police and criminals.
Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator is developed by Aesir Interactive, creators of the benchmark simulation Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. Set in an open world inspired by the city of San Francisco, it’s the first simulation game that lets you discover the life of a paramedic. The objective? Get to the scene of an accident quickly, at the wheel of your ambulance. The mission? First, analyse the situation, determine priorities and emergency levels for each case, then attend to the injured and apply first aid. The game offers a high degree of replayability, with dozens of possible scenarios ranging from simple accidents to large-scale disasters of exceptional severity. Every accident is different: adaptation, speed and efficiency are the key to saving as many lives as possible!
Today, Disney+ announced that an all-new episode of “The Simpsons” is now streaming exclusively on the streaming service. The full-length episode, titled “Yellow Planet,” is the latest exclusive episode of “The Simpsons” to debut on Disney+ this season, joining previous installments “The Past and the Furious,” and “O C’mon All Ye Faithful.”
In “Yellow Planet,” The Simpsons are reimagined as animals in a National Geographic-style nature mockumentary. Homer and Marge navigate the ocean as whales from different series, Bart hatches as an iguana struggling to survive, and Lisa leads her flock as a finch. Along the way, familiar Springfield faces appear in unexpected roles, shaping their journeys in the wild.
In addition to 35 seasons of “The Simpsons,” Disney+ is also home to “The Simpsons Movie,” and more than 10 shorts featuring the Simpsons family. All these and more can be found in “The Simpsons” collection on the streaming service: https://www.disneyplus.com/franchise/the-simpsons
Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed, “certified fresh” “Andor” Season 2, is now streaming with the first three episodes, exclusively on Disney+. This final season is unfolding over 12 episodes broken down into four chapters of three episodes each, with a new chapter debuting each week over the course of the series. Today, Disney+ has released new images from the three episodes of the first chapter that is currently streaming.
“Andor Season 2 Declassified: Time” also debuted today at 6:00 p.m. PT on Disney+ in the series’ Extras section and YouTube. The “Declassified” specials are behind-the-scenes looks and commentary with cast and crew that follow each block of three episodes every week and give viewers an unprecedented look at the story and making of the series from a cast and production perspective. In today’s episode, the cast and crew of “Andor” take us behind the scenes of the first three episodes of Season 2.
In addition to the first three episodes now streaming exclusively on Disney+, the first episode of “Andor” Season 2 will make its broadcast debut on ABC and FX tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Disney+ has also made the first batch of clips from “Andor” Season 2 available. These include:
“Turn Out the Lights”
“You’re Coming Home to Yourself”
“He’ll Be Here”
“How Nice for You”
“The Tightest of Closed Circles”
“We Ask the Questions”
“Ghorman Is a Gift”
“Radio Silence”
The second season of “Andor” takes place as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound. Rife with political intrigue and danger, the series is a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which portrayed a heroic band of rebels who steal the plans to the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction—The Death Star—setting the stage for the events of the original 1977 film. “Andor” sets the clock back five years from the events of “Rogue One” to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation from disinterested, cynical nobody into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny.
“Andor” Season 2 stars Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Alan Tudyk, Faye Marsay, Varada Sethu, Elizabeth Dulau, with Ben Mendelsohn and Forest Whitaker. The series was created by Tony Gilroy, who also serves as an executive producer along with Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna, Luke Hull and John Gilroy. Tony Gilroy wrote the first three episodes, with Beau Willimon writing episodes 4-6, Dan Gilroy penning episodes 7-9 and Tom Bissell putting pen to paper for episodes 10-12. The directors for the series are Ariel Kleiman (Eps. 1-6), Janus Metz (Eps. 7-9) and Alonso Ruizpalacios (Eps. 10-12).
Hollywood, California…for most, it’s a city in Southern California; for others, it’s a mystifying, untouchable, elusive place where hopeful entertainment industry novices come to follow their dreams. While there are no easy answers in how to “make it in Hollywood” or how to land that perfect job, perseverance is key and becoming a Studio Tour Guide at Universal Studios Hollywood may be a beacon in guiding some career paths.
The role of a Studio Tour Guide is to entertain and educate the millions of guests visiting Universal Studios Hollywood’s world-renowned, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction, which recently marked a milestone 60 years of moviemaking magic. The Studio Tour is the genesis of Universal Studios Hollywood, the original theme park in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio.
Studio Tour Guides roles are desirable positions that require many adaptable skills and are teeming with a host of opportunities. Gregarious and curious, with an interest in and knowledge of the entertainment industry, and dynamic storytellers with an appreciation for the Studio Tour, are a few of the attributes in the making of a Studio Tour Guide.
If becoming a Studio Tour Guide has been a bucket list dream, now is the time as Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting virtual open call auditions from April 23 through May 14, 2025. Applicants will need to submit a self-taped audition that includes a brief self-introduction, toplining relevant experience with emphasis on public speaking, performance or customer engagement and reading a passage from the official Studio Tour script.
In-person call-backs and next steps will follow once the casting team has reviewed all submissions.
Please visit www.USHjobs.com to learn more and to submit a self-taped audition.
Today during the Division 2 Showcase, Ubisoft announced that Battle for Brooklyn, alongside a new season, will be launching on May 27, while providing an in-depth look at the upcoming DLC’s gameplay, narrative, and Brooklyn setting.
In Battle for Brooklyn, players will visit post-pandemic New York during fall for the first time and explore the iconic Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. Brooklyn has been relatively peaceful with civilians working together and thriving while hostile factions ravaged Manhattan. However, the Cleaners and Rikers have now moved across the river, threatening the fragile tranquility of the Brooklyn settlement with the Purple Flame.
As players progress through the linear campaign of Battle for Brooklyn, either solo or in co-op, they will need to find out how the Cleaners are mass-producing the Purple Flame to save civilians from this suspicious attack.
Battle for Brooklyn features unlockable skills, including the return of Smart Cover from The Division 1, which enables players to reinforce cover, gain offensive and defensive buffs, and enhance pulse resistance for all allies. Available as a DLC exclusive, the Catalyst Exotic Mask will be helpful for combat against the Cleaners, thanks to its bonuses for dealing and receiving status effect damage.
The Division team also unveiled the three main goals for Year 7: improving the onboarding process for new agents, adding more depth to the endgame, and solidifying seasons as a cornerstone of The Division 2 experience. Players can expect new events and realigned modifiers, gear, and gameplay that better reflect the narrative elements of the seasons.
Starting April 24, players who own The Division 2 can wishlist Battle for Brooklyn for $14.99 or the Battle for Brooklyn Deluxe DLC on the Ubisoft Store.
The DLC will also be available with purchases of The Division 2 Gold or The Division 2 Ultimate editions. Both editions include the standard game, the Warlords of New York expansion, 50 stash space slots, and a level 40 boost, allowing players to dive into the Battle for Brooklyn campaign right at launch. The Ultimate edition additionally includes 1000 Bonus Premium Credits and the Year 1 Pass, unlocking endgame specializations, exclusive missions, and more.
For the latest news on The Division 2 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
20th Century Studios has just released the first trailer and poster for “Predator: Badlands,” the newest entry in the “Predator” franchise, directed by Dan Trachtenberg (“Prey”). “Predator: Badlands” opens exclusively in movie theaters on November 7 in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Cinemark XD, 4DX, ScreenX, and premium screens everywhere.
“Predator: Badlands,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, Brent O’Connor.
Unknown Worlds, the creators of Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero, have released the first developer vlog for Subnautica 2, officially launching the game’s Road to Early Access.
In the video, Design Lead Anthony Gallegos invites new and returning players to join the Subnautica 2 Early Access journey. Unknown Worlds is also sharing the first in-development footage of Subnautica 2, featuring a glimpse at co-op, the new alien planet, and a sneak peek at some of the vehicles and creatures you’re set to encounter.
We’re thrilled to announce Might and Magic Fates, a brand-new free-to-play trading card game developed in collaboration with Immutable coming to mobile.
Collect hundreds of iconic cards, forge your legendary deck, sharpen your strategic skills, and battle for glory in the Sea of Fates, a mystical realm where timelines collide and destiny is rewritten.
Insta360, the world’s best-selling 360° camera brand, is thrilled to announce Insta360 X5, its latest flagship camera. Combining groundbreaking image quality, rugged durability, and AI-powered ease of use, X5 sets a new benchmark for what 360° cameras can achieve.
X5’s larger 1/1.28″ sensors and lightning-fast Triple AI Chip system deliver a dramatic leap in image quality across all resolutions, including stunning 8K30fps 360° video. With PureVideo, a new AI-powered low-light mode, X5 achieves crisp, cinematic footage in challenging lighting.
Built for adventure, this is the toughest 360° camera ever. Its lenses are crafted from a new ultra-durable glass, while a first-of-its-kind replaceable lens system sets a new standard for the industry, allowing you to swap out damaged lenses on the go. Further hardware upgrades like a built-in wind guard, extended 3-hour battery life, and waterproofing to 49ft, make X5 the ultimate companion for active creators.
From shooting to sharing, X5 makes 360° creation effortless. The all-new InstaFrame Mode simultaneously captures an auto-framed, ready-to-share flat video and a full 360° video to fine-tune later. The Insta360 app has undergone a transformation with more intuitive editing tools, and X5 pairs with the Insta360+ cloud service, where you can instantly share 360º clips, edit on the cloud, and more.
“X5 redefines 360° cameras by solving creators’ real challenges,” said JK Liu, Insta360’s Founder. “From replaceable lenses to AI-powered low-light shooting, we’ve built our dream camera—rugged enough for adventure, capable enough to produce high-quality footage, and intelligent enough to capture epic moments effortlessly.”
Insta360 X5 is available to order from April 22, 2025, via the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and select retailers, priced at US$549.99.
Insta360 is also hosting a pop-up event in NYC on April 22 from 9am–5pm, offering attendees the opportunity to experience X5 firsthand through interactive demos, meet special guests, and receive exclusive merch.
Unmatched Image Quality, Day and Night
X5’s 8K30fps 360° video looks better than ever, with supersampling from 11K to 8K resulting in minimal loss to image quality for true-to-life shots. But resolution is just part of what determines image quality.
X5’s 1/1.28″ sensors are 144% larger compared to X4‘s, meaning they capture far more light. The Triple AI Chip system, made up of one 5nm AI Chip and two Pro Imaging Chips, works wonders to reduce noise for clean, uncompressed images in any conditions. With 140% more computing power, every moment—whether on thrilling rides, underwater adventures, or the trip of a lifetime—becomes clearer, brighter, and more vivid.
Low light capture gets an additional boost with a dedicated mode: PureVideo. Advanced AI noise reduction and dynamic range optimization deliver clear, vibrant footage in low light, perfect for capturing your late-night city explorations, motorcycle rides, and more. Meanwhile, Active HDR has been upgraded to 5.7K60fps for smooth, sharper shots, especially in high-contrast scenes.
360° Capture – Souped Up & Simplified
As the fifth generation, X5 has refined every aspect of 360° capture with incredible results. The beauty of shooting with X5 is that you record everything, everywhere, always. No wondering “Did I frame that right?” or fears of missing an epic moment, just shoot first and choose your angles later, with the invisible selfie stick effect enabling otherwise impossible third-person shots. Ideal for solo creators, travelers, and well… everyone.
But now, there’s a new mode that makes all that 360° goodness simpler to achieve than ever before. Meet InstaFrame. Hit record and X5 produces two files. The first is an instantly shareable flat video, no editing or reframing needed. Here you have the choice of a fixed view that follows a constant direction or a selfie view that keeps you in frame throughout. And the best part? At the same time, you’ll also record a second clip in full 360° so you’ll never miss life’s unexpected moments, from your toddler’s surprise first steps to a dolphin’s sudden appearance beside your kayak.
The Toughest 360° Camera Ever
When a lens cracks mid-adventure, most 360° cameras become paperweights—but with X5 you can swap lenses before the ski lift reaches the top of the next run. No worrying about scratches or paying out of pocket for repairs, easily replace damaged lenses on the go with the handy Replacement Lens Kit.
Designed for the klutzes, the cliff-divers, and the ‘I-just-dropped-it-again’ creators among us, the lenses are also made from a new, high-strength, scratch-resistant glass that makes them far less likely to be damaged in the first place, making X5 a camera you can truly push to the limits.
Elsewhere, X5 has improved in almost every way that an action camera enthusiast could wish for:
Built-in wind guard and improved audio algorithm – a multi-layer steel mesh Wind Guard silences wind noise, while the boosted algorithm offers sharp, immersive sound.
Longer lasting, faster-charging battery – A 2400mAh battery supports up to 185 minutes of recording in 5.7K, using the power-saving Endurance Mode. It can also fast charge from 0 to 80% in just 20 minutes, or the time it takes to finish a cup of coffee.
IP68 waterproofing to 49ft (15m) – go even deeper without a dive housing.
Magnetic mounting system – allows for quick accessory swaps so you’re always prepared for the next shot.
FlowState Stabilization + 360° Horizon Lock – still industry-leading for the smoothest shots possible.
Convenient ways to “hit record” – the new Twist to Shoot feature enables shooting just by twisting a selfie stick back and forth. Other options include Voice Control 2.0, Gesture Control, or pairing with a wireless remote.
The Complete Post-Production Package
The Insta360 app has long been the most sophisticated, user-friendly app for editing 360° content. To coincide with X5’s launch, it has undergone a revamp, with a sleeker user interface and new tools that make editing easier than ever.
A one-tap Dewarp button removes fisheye distortion for natural-looking footage, a new option to one-tap export with zero editing or reframing, and more. This is in addition to existing features such as Quick Edit and AI Edit for semi-automatic and automatic editing, Shot Lab with 40+ AI templates, as well as a full, manual editing suite.
Insta360 Studio, the desktop editing software for highest quality exports, is also available completely free, along with the mobile app.
For the best possible Insta360 experience and a smoother workflow, X5 is compatible with Insta360+, a cloud service offering auto file backup, instant sharing of 360° footage, cloud editing and export, and more, making it easier than ever to share your adventures with the world.
Availability
Insta360 X5 is on sale from April 22, 2025, at the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and authorized retailers, starting from US$549.99.
