Netflix announced the return of its global phenomenon, Squid Game, for a third and final season — premiering June 27, 2025. The news arrives alongside exclusive first-look images offering a tantalizing glimpse into the fate of the surviving players in addition to key art that delivers a chilling visual punch: a pink guard drags a bloodied contestant toward a coffin wrapped in a pink ribbon. Gone is the rainbow-hued track of Season 2’s six-legged pentathlon; in its place, a vivid swirling flower-pattern floor ominously foreshadows the cutthroat finale to come. The sinister silhouettes of Young-hee and her companion Cheol-su — first hinted at in last season’s post-credit scene — suggest that even more brutal games lie ahead.
Picking up where the second season left off, Season 3 explores the choices Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will make amidst overwhelming despair. As the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) plots his next move, the surviving players find their decisions leading to increasingly dire consequences with each round of the deadly games. This season promises to push the limits of suspense and drama, keeping viewers glued to the action.
Squid Game Season 2 became the third most-watched season on Netflix ever, garnering an impressive 68 million views upon its debut — breaking records for the most views in a premiere week — and ranking #1 in the Top 10 TV Series (Non-English) list across 92 countries. As the ultimate chapter unfolds, Season 3 promises to deliver a grand and unforgettable finale.
CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) today launched the new edition of its celebrated VENGEANCE Gaming PCs, featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards paired with Intel® Core™ Ultra or AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity with full ray tracing, further reduces latency with Reflex 2 technology, multiplies performance with NVIDIA DLSS, generates images at unprecedented speed, and unleashes your creativity with NVIDIA Studio.
VENGEANCE PCs with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs are NVIDIA NIM-ready RTX AI PCs, supporting the latest NIM microservices—optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. These systems enable enthusiasts and developers to build AI assistants, productivity plug-ins, and innovative content creation workflows with peak performance.
With the increasing power demands of GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, high-quality, reliable components are essential to maximize performance and unlock the full potential of your PC. CORSAIR power supplies are expertly engineered to meet these demands head-on, delivering ample power for optimal performance. Built with high-quality components, our PSUs ensure the reliability, efficiency, and longevity of every VENGEANCE PC.
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Blue Brain Games, creators of the acclaimed puzzle adventure series The House of Da Vinci, today announced that their critically celebrated VR adaptation is coming soon to PlayStation®VR2. Players can now add the game to their wishlist on the PlayStation Store to be notified when the Renaissance adventure becomes available.
Following its successful launch on Meta Quest and Steam VR platforms, where it has been praised as “one of the best puzzle games on Quest,” The House of Da Vinci VR will bring its historically authentic world to PS VR2 players. As Leonardo da Vinci’s most promising apprentice, players will step into 16th-century Florence to unravel the mystery of their master’s sudden disappearance.
“The PlayStation®VR2’s advanced features will allow players to experience the intricate details of Leonardo’s workshop with unprecedented immersion,” said Peter Kubek co-founder and Creative Director at Blue Brain Games. “Every mechanical puzzle and invention has been carefully optimised to take full advantage of the PS VR2’s enhanced haptic feedback and precise motion tracking.”
Key Features:
Touch and manipulate Da Vinci’s inventions with your own hands in an immersive recreation of Renaissance Italy
Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and riddles inspired by Da Vinci’s actual designs and manuscripts
Navigate through detailed workshop environments with intuitive controls
Challenge yourself with historically-inspired war machines, complex lockboxes, and escape room scenarios
Uncover hidden objects using unique detection abilities
Manipulate time with a mysterious gauntlet to witness past events and unravel the story
Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room discussed combat in Vampire: The Masquerade–Bloodlines 2. The dev diary covers how to brawl, use elixirs to your advantage, and combine different clan abilities for the ultimate experience against Kindred foe.
Read more from Senior Game Designer Max Bottomley, TCR Community Manager Josh Mathews, and Project Design Director Jey Hicks in the dev diary here.
Dev Diary #25: Advanced Combat and Weapons
Hello Kindred,
It’s been about a year since we last talked about combat in Dev Diary 7, so the team have put this article together to give you a deeper dive into the things you can do as you go bump in the night.
Brawling
When blades come out in BL2, unless you’ve taken extra care to isolate your prey, you’re going to be outnumbered. While several discipline abilities can help you escape or swiftly resolve a fight, you’ll need to do a bit of brawling when those options aren’t available. Spacing is key – your basic attacks can make short work of individuals but are risky when you’re getting sliced apart from all sides.
Las Vegas, the city of lights, recently hosted the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, and it was a spectacle to behold. Imagine a place where the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and personal technology converge, creating a whirlwind of excitement and possibility. That was CES 2025.
From the moment I stepped onto the show floor, I was bombarded with sights and sounds. Giant screens displayed dazzling visuals, robots zipped around performing demonstrations, and the air buzzed with the energy of thousands of attendees. It was sensory overload in the best possible way.
One of the first things that struck me was the sheer scale of the event. Massive booths showcased everything from tiny ear-cleaning devices to towering John Deere tractors, highlighting the incredible breadth of the consumer electronics industry. I saw the latest phone cases displayed alongside Stern’s new Dungeons and Dragons pinball machine, a testament to the diversity of products on display.
But CES is more than just gadgets and gizmos. It’s a glimpse into the future. I attended CES Unveiled, a showcase of emerging technologies, and was blown away by the innovations. Robots that assist people with walking, flying vehicles that fold up into a cybertruck, and rings that track your health information were just a few of the highlights. It felt like stepping into a science fiction movie.
The energy at CES was palpable. Days were filled with exploring the show floor, attending presentations, and meeting with companies. Evenings were packed with networking events like ShowStoppers and Pepcom, where companies showcased their latest products to attendees and press. It was a non-stop whirlwind of activity.
While the show floor was a mesmerizing maze of booths and exhibits, there was a sense of organization to the chaos. Car electronics were grouped with audio systems, and there were dedicated sections for companies from different countries. Razer, the gaming giant, even had their own hall to celebrate their 20th anniversary with the launch of their groundbreaking Project Ava.
CES is a truly global event, bringing together companies from all over the world. It’s a melting pot of ideas and perspectives, where distributors, manufacturers, and software developers converge to showcase the latest advancements in consumer electronics.
More than just a trade show, CES is a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. It’s a place where the lines between imagination and reality blur, leaving attendees with a sense of wonder and excitement for the future. If you ever have the chance to attend CES, don’t hesitate. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive today announced that the highly anticipated next chapter in the studio’s legendary Killing Floor franchise, Killing Floor 3, will launch worldwide on March 25, 2025 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. Tripwire also announced that pre-orders are now available for both retail and digital versions, along with detailing pricing, pre-order bonuses, and exclusive content across both standard and special editions. Digital pre-orders for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and retail pre-orders for console versions are live now. Digital pre-orders for console versions will be opening soon, with specific timing and updates available via Tripwire socials. In celebration, Tripwire has revealed the next in its series of Zed reveal videos, focused on the new and deadly Siren.
Like Zeds, Killing Floor 3 editions will come in many shapes and sizes between both digital and retail. All digital and retail pre-orders will include the limited timed exclusive Flatline Tactical Bundle (Flatliner weapon skin, Fear the Reaper trinket, and Special Action Force player card).
Tripwire and global distribution partner Plaion will offer retail-exclusive versions:
● Standard Edition (MSRP of $39.99) – Available in North America, includes the base game and a pre-order bonus, either the limited timed exclusive Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack, or the Flatline Tactical Bundle (at select retailers).
● Day 1 Edition (MSRP of $39.99) – Available outside North America, includes the base game, Flatline Tactical Bundle, and Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack.
Digital Editions will be available on all major digital storefronts and will come packed with additional content:
● Deluxe Edition (MSRP of $59.99) – Includes the Shadow Agent Specialist & Weapon Skin Sets, Launch Nightfall Supply Pass, and 1000 Creds.
● Elite Nightfall Edition (MSRP of $79.99) – Includes everything from the Deluxe Edition plus Year 1 Premium Nightfall Supply Pass Access (four passes) and 3000 Creds.
Game on! Today, North America’s No. 1 collegiate game design program, USC Games, announced its 9th annual USC Games Expo will return to USC’s campus on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. USC Trojan students, staff, and games fans are invited to get hands-on with over 60 digital and tabletop games at the Expo following the USC Games Advanced Games Projects (AGP) Spotlight Show, streaming live at 4:00pm PST.
Along with an evening of gameplay, onsite attendees can dive into interactive experiences from the Themed Entertainment program and get an exclusive preview of the second season of games developed in the all-new Games as a Service and Live Operations (GLO) course.
“The USC Games Expo is an annual celebration of creativity and innovation, showcasing a wide array of games from our number-one ranked game design program,” says Danny Bilson, chair of the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) Interactive Media & Games Division (IMGD), and director of USC Games. “We’re looking forward to once again opening the USC campus for everyone to meet the next generation of game developers who, over the course of their careers, will shape the future of this industry we all hold dear.”
Expo attendees can play over 60 original games from teams and individuals from the USC Games program, including 8 games developed in the AGP capstone course. This year’s featured titles include:
Art House (PC)
In Art House, step into the life of Lisa, a single mother to Ollie and Zoe who’s struggling to pick up the pieces of her life after the passing of her mother, Betty, a painter whose fading memories come to life on a magical canvas. Guide Lisa through hauntingly beautiful paintings while solving puzzles and confronting the shadows of the family’s past. Navigate a journey through grief and towards healing that lingers after the final brushstroke.
Donuts! (PC) Donuts! is a fast-paced arcade experience that mixes whimsical driving/skateboarding gameplay with heartfelt cultural storytelling. As Mony, a young Cambodian-American, you’ll race through vibrant LA streets to deliver donuts while learning more about herself, her community, and her family. With a retro-futuristic art style and 90s SoCal vibes, deliver donuts, dreams, and downright radical tricks in this action-packed ride.
DuoQ (PC) DuoQ is an e-dating sim about romancing another person through an online game. Play alongside Starlight, a mysterious stranger met in the fictional FPS game “To the Heart.” Work – and flirt – together, over real-time voice comms, solving in-game puzzles and trying desperately to win Starlight’s love.
Myth of Lumi (PC) Myth of Lumi is a physics-driven, lightweight strategy card game where the players enlist the help of 2D magical creatures, Lumi, who lives inside the cards. Players will use their mastery of magic and ability to work with Lumi to compete in stylish Magic Duels against rival magicians.
Potion Problems (PC) Potion Problems is a chaotic multiplayer party game that combines social deduction with magic. Navigate through Pigeonpoint’s College for Potion Making as a troublemaker or diligent apprentice. Collect ingredients to make unique potions, avoid being turned into a frog, and vote out troublemakers as you try to complete your degree!
Scare Crow (PC) Scare Crow is a wacky, tower-defense stealth game where players must fend off an army of hungry squirrels from invading a backyard rich with birdfeeders. Play as Casey, a laid-back, nonchalant crow whose lifestyle is rudely interrupted by Sergeant Squeak and his troop of squirrels who are determined to steal every last bit of Casey’s birdseed. Set traps, scare squirrels, and defeat Sergeant Squeak to ensure that your yard remains squeak-free!
Smoke Break! (PC) Smoke Break! is a lighthearted 3D stealth and puzzle game. Play as Applewood, a living cloud of smoke, who uses stealth to outwit bakers, avoid the janitor, and cause trouble as he searches a dessert factory for a delicious–and elusive–burnt pie!
Unchained (PC) Unchained is a turn-based tactical RPG in which the player can achieve victory without resorting to violence. Maintaining positive relationships with party members is as important as combat tactics as you contend with rival Chain Hunters and the enigmatic Spirit of The Chain. Fight, negotiate with, or even recruit these foes to join you on your epic quest.
NACON and Big Ant Studios today announce the release date for Rugby 25 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC will be 13 February 2025.
As the Six Nations Tournament kicks off and takes center stage of the Rugby World, it will also herald the release of Rugby 25, the most comprehensive rugby game ever released, featuring over 140 officially licensed international teams, legendary stadiums and the world’s most prestigious tournaments and
Since launching Rugby 25 into early access last June, the development team at Big Ant Studios have been working tirelessly to deliver new content each month, meeting with the best professional rugby players worldwide to recreating incredible likenesses of them in-game using photogrammetry technology.
For the first time ever in a rugby game, Rugby 25 sees the inclusion of a substantial number of the best women’s rugby teams in the world, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Argentina, Italy and the USA.
Featuring multiple game modes for both single and multiplayer gaming, Rugby 25 also introduces the renowned Big Ant Studios “Academy” to rugby, enabling the community the freedom and creativity to create their own players, teams and even stadiums. Playing your dream match, in the stadium of your choice, with your favourite team is now possible! The highly comprehensive career mode allows players to train their team, plan tournaments, manage rest periods and develop game strategy to lead their team to victory.
With innovative gameplay and realistic player behaviour, Rugby 25 is the most authentic rugby video game to date, where tactical choices and physical commitment are the keys to victory!
Today, Disney+ announced an all-new exclusive episode of ”The Simpsons” will premiere February 12 on the streaming service. The full-length episode titled “The Past and the Furious” is the next exclusive episode of “The Simpsons” debuting on Disney+.
In this exclusive full-length episode of The Simpsons, Lisa travels back in time to 1923 and discovers that the Springfield Mini Moose, once key to the town’s ecosystem, were driven to extinction in 1925. Teaming up with young Monty Burns, Lisa works to save the moose, but her actions unintentionally shape his future as a ruthless tycoon.
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
Red Art Games is announcing that the Western version of MACROSS -Shooting Insight- will now release on February 7, 2025 in North America and Europe on Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PS4 digitally. MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is the latest video game adaptation of legendary anime franchise MACROSS and the very first MACROSS video game to get an official release on consoles in the West.
In addition to the game’s digital release, MACROSS -Shooting Insight-’s previously announced ESRB and PEGI-rated physical Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PS4 versions will be released later this year (with physical PS4 versions only coming out in Europe).
While the Shoot ‘em Up’s Standard Edition will be available from multiple retailers at launch in Europe and North America, MACROSS -Shooting Insight-’s two special editions are exclusive to Red Art Games’ official online store (PEGI-rated versions) and Video Games Plus (ESRB-rated versions). More information regarding the release date of the MACROSS -Shooting Insight- Collector’s Edition will be shared at a later date. MACROSS -Shooting Insight-’s European physical versions can be pre-ordered from Red Art Games’ official online store. Physical ESRB-rated copies can be pre-ordered from VGP’s online store.
MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is a Multi-Dimensional Shooting Game featuring multiple gameplay styles developed by renowned Japanese studio Kaminari Games (Raiden V Director’s Cut). It tells the story of a galaxy-threatening event that forces pilots and songstress from across multiple MACROSS dimensions to team-up to put an end to the madness. Follow Red Art Games on social media to stay up to date with MACROSS -Shooting Insight- news!
