Thunderful and Sand Sailor Studios’ Viking survival tribe builder ASKA launched its June update today, which adds Smolkr Farming, a Cheesemaker Building, two brand-new armor sets, a Happiness System overhaul and plenty more to help players continue carving out their community!
Highlights of the update include:
Smolkr Farming – With Smolkr farming, players will now be able to capture and tame Smolkrs in the new Smolkr pen building, and farm (s)milk, meat and leather scraps.
Cheesemaker Building – Players will be able to build the new Cheesemaker building, allowing them to produce cheese, the latest ASKA delicacy.
New Huskarl and Hauberk Armor Sets – Players can now suit up with two brand-new armor sets, giving them and their villagers another stylish option for protective outerwear.
Happiness System Overhaul – Villagers will now have a tier based on their top proficiency and will require related-tier food items. Houses now also feature a new attribute – area desirability – which will affect villager happiness.
Miscellaneous – This update also adds a range of UI improvements, optimizations, and general bug fixes.
Additionally, to kick off the summer season, ASKA will be 40% off for its biggest discount yet!
During today’s Capcom Spotlight presentation, PRAGMATA™ kicked off the show with a deep dive into the sci-fi action game’s compelling new combat system. Street Fighter™ 6 Year 3’s first fighter Sagat joins the roster on August 5 along with a sneak peek at several characters’ beach-ready Outfit 4, and more. Hot on the heels of its release on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™ celebrated its one-year anniversary with a free update for all players. Finally, key members of the Resident Evil™ Requiem team provided a behind-the-scenes look at development for the highly anticipated next entry in the iconic survival horror franchise. The Monster Hunter Wilds™ team rounded out the broadcast to reveal what hunters can look forward to when Title Update 2 launches on June 30, including new monsters Lagiacrus and Seregios, fresh challenges like Arch-tempered Uth Duna, a new seasonal event, and much more.
Experience the Horror in Resident Evil Requiem
The development team of Resident Evil Requiem– the ninth and most immersive mainline entry yet in the iconic survival horror Resident Evil™ series – shared all-new details on the upcoming game, set to frighten fans when it releases on February 27, 2026 across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Director Koshi Nakanishi, Art Director Tomonori Takano, and Producers Masachika Kawata and Masato Kumazawa, explain that players can look forward to a game fueled by “addictive fear,” with horror at the heart of its gameplay.
The development team also revealed more details on the series’ newest protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst who is introverted and easily scared, introducing a new type of character for the Resident Evil series. Grace will experience horror from the same perspective as the player as she learns to overcome her fears throughout the course of the story. Though timid, she’s also trained with firearms and uses deductive reasoning to stay calm under pressure.
The team has also gone to great lengths to deliver an unprecedented level of realism, down to minute character details like the redness of Grace’s face as she’s hanging upside down, and the natural movement of her hair, modeled in part using a custom-made wig as reference.
As shared previously, players will be able to freely switch between both first- and third-person perspectives throughout the game. Experience the horror up close and personal with tense, realistic gameplay in first-person perspective, or use the over-the-shoulder camera with third-person perspective that allows you to create a more action-heavy gameplay experience.
Set 30 years after the U.S. government deployed the Sterilization Missile to destroy Raccoon City and contain the t-virus outbreak, Resident Evil Requiem is a eulogy to the many characters who were involved in the original outbreak and either lost their lives or were changed drastically as a result of it. With March 2026 marking the Resident Evil series’ 30-year anniversary, Resident Evil Requiem marks its own milestone in the franchise.
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PRAGMATA Gameplay Unveils Thrilling Combo of Puzzle and Action Combat
Capcom Spotlight provided a more detailed look at PRAGMATA featuring new details about the game’s sci-fi story and the first extended footage of its unique action-packed gameplay.
PRAGMATA takes place in the near future. In the years since the discovery of Lunam Ore, humanity has developed Lunafilament, a material capable of replicating almost anything. One day without warning, Earth lost contact with the lunar research station dedicated to this Lunafilament, as all signals went dark.
Today’s footage delves deeper into this out-of-this-world adventure. The journey follows Hugh Williams, who is dispatched to the moon as part of a team to investigate what happened. When a lunar quake suddenly strikes the facility, Hugh is separated from his team, injured, and knocked unconscious. In this moment, he’s rescued by an enigmatic Pragmata, a unique android created using Lunafilament, who has the appearance of a young girl. As the unlikely duo joins forces to fend off the station’s rampaging bots, Hugh nicknames his newfound companion “Diana,” and they embark on a mission to escape the lunar station and return to Earth.
In PRAGMATA, Hacking and shooting are at the core of gameplay. During combat, a panel will appear on screen while aiming at enemies. This represents Diana’s ability to hack into foes’ defenses. By maneuvering the cursor through this panel, she can take down their armor and provide openings for Hugh to blast enemy weak points with his arsenal of weapons. This system will challenge players to think on the fly to overcome multisided situations in the heat of battle.
Exploration is also a team effort. Diana can utilize her Hacking abilities outside of combat to access the facility’s systems and remove environmental barriers that block progress. Meanwhile, Hugh can make use of his suit’s thrusters to traverse the lunar station’s terrain. By combining their skills and abilities, they can achieve feats that would be impossible alone.
The official website for PRAGMATA is now fully open. Alongside new information about the game, the site includes a “Hacking Minigame” allowing players to experience part of the game’s unique combat system before PRAGMATA launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. Before then, the game will be playable at gamescom 2025 and other events. For the latest updates, follow PRAGMATA on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
Visit the Mountains of Thailand – and Hit the Beach! – in Street Fighter 6
The emperor of Muay Thai hits the streets as Sagat joins the Street Fighter 6 roster starting on August 5 with crossplay support across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and now the newly released Nintendo Switch 2! Players will be able to travel to the awe-inspiring mountains of Thailand – and potentially even recognize a sizable statue in the background – as they visit and learn from Sagat as the newest Master in World Tour.
To celebrate Sagat’s upcoming release, the Sagat Arrives Fighting Pass will be packed full of Sagat-inspired content starting on July 4 and will also include content that can be used in Fighting Ground like new EX colors for Ryu and Ken!
Stay tuned for a Sagat Gameplay Trailer to be released soon!
And grab your towels off the rack because seven characters in Street Fighter 6 will be splashing their way into summer as they don their swimwear in an upcoming Outfit 4 update, releasing alongside Sagat on August 5! Cammy, Luke, Chun-Li, Manon, Jamie, Kimberly, and A.K.I. will all be ready to go for a swim, with the rest of the roster to be coming at a later date!
In the world of competitive Street Fighter 6, the Capcom Pro Tour is heating up! Capcom Cup 12 will take place from March 11-15, 2026, returning to the historic Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with the third straight year of a $1 million grand prize! For more information, visit the Capcom eSports website here.
And don’t forget to check out the upcoming Sajam Slam 5 as 32 top streamers get paired up with eight pro-level coaches to face off in an eight-team battle for supremacy, with a trip to Evo USA 2025 on the line. Tune into Sajam’s Twitch channel to catch the Round Robin matches on Friday, June 27, and the Team Finals on Sunday, June 29, all starting at 3pm PT.
Lagiacrus and Seregios Return in Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 on June 30
Following its last appearance in Monster Hunter™ Generations Ultimate, Lagiacrus makes a triumphant return in Monster Hunter Wilds. Director Yuya Tokuda was ecstatic to share more about the first flagship monster he helped design from start to finish, and how they’ve incorporated special underwater actions for part of your battle with this Leviathan in Monster Hunter Wilds. Seregios, a fast-moving wyvern that made its Western debut in Monster Hunter™ 4 Ultimate will also be soaring into the Forbidden Lands in Title Update 2.
This agile aerialist has been upgraded for Monster Hunter Wilds to hone hunters’ reflexes in a fast-moving and hard-hitting dance of blows. After completing their initial main missions, both Lagiacrus and Seregios will also appear as 8★ Tempered monsters when Title Update 2 launches on June 30 for hunters HR41 and above. Starting July 30, Arch-tempered Uth Duna will also arrive as a limited-time Event Quest and a Free Challenge Quest and will reward the new armor sets Uth Duna γ and Felyne Uth Duna γ to hunters able to weather the storm.
Fashion hunters looking to meld form and function, look no further! Starting in Title Update 2, crafting the final weapon in a tree, Rarity 8 Artian weapons, and High-Rank Palico weapons will unlock that design as Layered Weapon. Once hunters have perfected their fit they can enhance and show off their designs with new photo mode options such as brightness settings and filter effects, alongside the ability to hide their Handler, Palico, Seikret, and more in the Character Display tab. Hunters can also look forward to new support options while out in the field, with the inquisitive biologist Erik able to fill in for Alma as the Avis unit’s handler and the Sword & Shield wielding Support Hunter Mina joining from Vespae Unit. Title Update 2 also adds the option for hunters to choose which Support Hunters they summon to form an ideal party composition.
Starting July 23, hunters can look forward to a new seasonal celebration with the arrival of The Festival of Accord: Flamefete. This celebration includes limited-time new Grand Hub decorations, meals, limited-time equipment, gestures, and more! The Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster®, created by the legendary guitar-maker Fender to celebrate the Monster Hunter™ 20th anniversary, makes an appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds starting August 27 as an in-game gesture that can be obtained through a limited-time Event Quest! Title Update 2 will also introduce new paid and free DLC, including four free dance gestures, additional paid DLC, and the release of Cosmetic DLC Pack 2 which is included in the Premium Deluxe Edition and Cosmetic DLC pass for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Please stay tuned for additional information regarding the release of Title Update 3 in late September.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Enchants the Nintendo Switch™ 2 with a New Mode and an Anniversary Bonus!
The critically acclaimed Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess brings its elegant swordplay and strategic action to Nintendo Switch™ 2! Available now with new features like mouse controls and different play modes for TV, tabletop, or handheld, players can take the battle anywhere on the go!
The “Otherworldly Venture” free extra content is also available now on all platforms and invites players into a mysterious new realm beyond the torii gates. Survive endless waves of Seethe, adapt strategy with randomized upgrades, and aim for a high score on an everchanging battlefield.
Next month, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess celebrates its one-year anniversary with a retro-styled gift! The “Yashichi Waves” Mazo Talisman remixes select tracks of the game’s music into 8-bit flair in a free update to thank all players for supporting the game.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam for $39.99.
Solo developer Jardar Solli is excited to announce that Steam Workshop integration now live for Seablip, the charming pixel-art pirate RPG currently available in Early Access on Steam.
This major new feature coincides with the launch of the Steam Summer Sale, giving players the perfect opportunity to dive into Seablip’s open seas either as new captains or returning veterans hungry for new content. With the modding tools fully available and the Workshop now open, players can create and share their own enemy ships, design unique art assets, expand existing factions and more. Mods can now be uploaded directly to the Steam Workshop for the community to browse, subscribe to, and enjoy.
What can you do with the Workshop?
Design enemy ships with your own art and ship layouts
Expand Seablip’s world by adding new enemies to existing factions
Share your creations and subscribe to others’ work via the official Workshop page
Capture modded ships and add them to your fleet!
Whether you’re a pixel artist, aspiring designer or simply a fan of community-made content, the Workshop update adds an exciting new layer of creativity to Seablip’s evolving world
New Language Support:
German localization is now fully available! Thanks to a dedicated community fan, both the game and the store page (including achievements) are now translated
French localization is also ready! This fan-made community translation covers the game itself, with the store page and achievements coming soon
Seablip is also part of the Steam Summer Sale! If you haven’t jumped aboard yet, now’s the perfect time to set sail into your pirate adventure.
Nightdive Studios — renowned video game remaster developer and subsidiary of Atari® — invites players worldwide to experience one of the game industry’s most acclaimed and influential titles, rebuilt for modern platforms. System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, a modernization of the classic 1999 sci-fi horror action role-playing game, is available now on Windows PC and soon for the first time on consoles.
The original System Shock 2 revolutionized storytelling, atmosphere, and gameplay in the medium, inspiring a generation of titles to follow. It completely reshaped the way gaming audiences viewed the potential for storytelling in first-person games and went on to win over a dozen awards and “Game of the Year” recognitions. Nightdive Studios has rebuilt the game in its proprietary KEX Engine, offering players the definitive System Shock 2 experience with improved visuals and performance, enhanced gameplay, cross-play co-op multiplayer, mod support, and more. Every aspect of the game has been refined to provide the best possible experience for new fans as well as veterans.
“System Shock 2 is the game that started it all for Nightdive Studios — it was the catalyst for everything we’ve built since,” said Nightdive Studios head, Stephen Kick. “After years of development, finally launching System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a dream realized. This isn’t just a remaster; it’s a love letter to one of the most important immersive sims ever made, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with a new generation of players, not just on PC but also on consoles.”
Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, antagonist SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants return to infest the starship Von Braun. Players embody a soldier who awakens from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants grafted to his flesh. As he sets out to unravel the horrifying mystery of the derelict starship, he’ll need to hone his upgradable skills and utilize powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to survive SHODAN’s monstrous creations — and endure her narcissistic god complex.
System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Key Features:
High-Definition Horrors: Completely remastered visuals including cutscenes, characters, and weapons models, with up to 4K resolution at 144 FPS on PC and up to 120 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Make Your Death Comfortable: Includes settings for an adjustable FOV, post-processing effects, and ultra-widescreen support
Armed Forces: Choose from an O.S.A., Marine, or Navy background to experiment with different playstyles
Misery Loves Company: Drag your friends into the hell that is the Von Braun starship in cross-play co-op multiplayer with support for up to 4 players
Interface This: Play from the comfort of your couch with gamepad support, then celebrate with an ice-cold medical stim when you unlock 50 new Trophies/Achievements
If You Want Something Done Right: Full mod support on PC and the ability to implement community-made missions at launch
Swiss-Polish indie developer Blindflug Studios has officially announced the release date for its strategy base-building game Ground of Aces: The game will launch in Early Access on July 10, 2025 for Windows PC and Mac.
Ground of Aces puts players in command of an airbase during World War II, where they must build, manage, and lead their base through the hardships of war. The Early Access version features the British Royal Air Force as the first playable faction and offers a wide selection of iconic British aircraft to collect for your base.
Following the successful release of the playable demo earlier this year, the team is now ready to take the next big step. Executive Producer Moritz Zumbühl explains: “Over the past few months, we’ve worked closely with our community, and we’re incredibly excited to launch the Early Access version of Ground of Aces exactly on the 85th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain. July 10 is our D-Day – and we can’t wait to send players on their mission.”
Ground of Aceswill offer players a unique view into World War II, highlighting the challenges faced by air bases and their crews, including historic events such as the Battle of Britain. It is inspired by free form base building games like Rimworld and Going Medieval, as well as historical strategy games like Hearts of Iron IV. The art style will pay homage to the “ligne claire” style of Franco-Belgian comics like Biggles and Buck Danny.
The main pillars of Ground of Aces:
Engulf yourself in the Second World War: Step into the shoes of an air base commander and witness the war from a new perspective. Build and defend your base, send pilots on critical missions, and play a vital role in shaping the war effort.
A base builder at heart: Design and expand your air base with complete freedom. Your base is laid out by your own choices and thus unique.
A dream for aviation enthusiasts: Take command of a fleet of historically significant aircraft. Carefully select the right planes for each mission, maintain your fleet, and ensure your base is always ready for action.
Your crew’s personal stories: Your crew is more than just numbers—they are individuals shaped by war. Witness their struggles and triumphs, and feel the weight of every loss.
Today, Netmarble has launched a game update to its action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad that is currently available on all mobile platforms, as well as on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Windows Launcher. Players will experience a variety of new content, including engaging seasonal updates, in the ever-expanding world of Westeros, including:
The Crow’s Nestand the surrounding landsare a new area players can explore south of the Stormlands. Stannis Baratheon, brother of Robert Baratheon and claimant to the Iron Throne, is preparing to sail North to answer the call of the Night’s Watch. However, some of the mercenaries he hired to replenish his armies have betrayed their allegiance and have taken the castle of Griffin’s Roost. Unwilling to risk leaving his lands in this vulnerable state, Stannis turns to the player to help break the siege and uncover who is behind these sellsword turncoats.
o New Quests, Sub-quests, Ruins, Bounties and more will be available in this new area. In addition, a new ferocious beast called the ‘Shadowcat’ stands between players and their journeys across Westeros.
Raid is a new content mode where players will encounter the ‘Kraken,’ the first Raid boss that can be found in the north of the Sunset Sea. As depicted in A Song of Ice and Fire novels, this creature is large enough to wrap around even the most formidable ships and drag them down into the dark depths of the sea – most who come face to face with one don’t live long enough to tell the tale. This new mode encourages players to team up and engage the Kraken in combat while onboard a ship. Only through teamwork and mastery of its unique mechanics can players hope to defeat this legendary denizen of the depths.
Seasonal Updates have been introduced to the game that include Wormwalk, Beyond the Wall Expeditions, Bounties, Sub-quests, and Events. Look for new activities across all of Westeros as this new game update adds more depth to players’ journey on the Kingsroad.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad features a brand-new story ready to be uncovered as players take on the role of a new character, who, through a quirk of fate, becomes the heir to House Tyre, a small noble house in the North. Three classes inspired by iconic roles within the original series can be chosen from: Knight, Sellsword, or Assassin. The game intricately recreates the unique combat mechanics and skills of each class, enhancing the depth and enjoyment of class-based strategic combat, with players engaging in battles that align with their preferred style.
For the latest information and updates, visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, and 100 Thieves, the premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization, today announced a new multi-year, multi-category partnership.
This renewed collaboration designates Razer as the Official Headset, Controller, and Chair Partner for 100 Thieves and the Los Angeles Thieves across top esports titles including Call of Duty, Apex Legends, VALORANT, League of Legends, and Marvel Rivals. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing competitive play while shaping the broader gaming lifestyle.
Founded in 2017 by esports icon Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, 100 Thieves has established itself as a powerhouse in competitive gaming, known for its championship pedigree and cultural influence. From winning the 2021 League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) to dominating the 2022 Call of Duty League Championship under the Los Angeles Thieves banner, the organization has consistently delivered elite performances. With Razer’s cutting-edge gear once again in their corner, the two brands are set to push the boundaries of performance and innovation even further.
“We’re excited to have Razer back with 100 Thieves,” said Jacob T. Toft-Andersen, CEO of 100 Thieves. “They’ve been part of our journey before, and this next chapter expands on that, especially in the console space, where high performance controllers and audio really matter. It’s not just about the gear, it’s about how we support our players and show up for the community.”
“Reuniting with 100 Thieves during Razer’s 20th year feels like the right move,” said Jeff Chau, Global Director of Esports at Razer. “With their championship pedigree in console titles like Call of Duty, we’re excited to support 100 Thieves with our most advanced controllers and high-performance audio gear. This partnership is about setting a new standard in console competition while creating authentic experiences that inspire fans everywhere.”
The Los Angeles Thieves Call of Duty roster – Envoy, Ghosty, Scrap, and HyDra – continues to shine in the league. HyDra, affectionately known as the “French Phenom” for his explosive gameplay and clutch performances, has helped lead the team through a strong 2025 season. With top finishes in major tournaments this April and May, the team has reaffirmed its status as one of the most formidable in the scene.
Through this partnership, Razer and 100 Thieves will collaborate on product development, content creation, and community initiatives – delivering tools and experiences that reflect the evolving intersection of esports and lifestyle.
For more information about Team Razer and its roster of esports athletes, please visit www.razer.com/esports.
Cave Crave – VR spelunking & cave diving game arrives today at Meta Quest (10:00 AM PST) for $14.99.
🧗 Immersive VR Spelunking
The caving story begins here! Dive into the unknown in the most realistic VR cave exploration game: “Cave Crave”! The first story chapters of this eagerly awaited spelunking experience arrive today on Meta Quest at 10:00 AM PST – along with the optional “Horror” and “Tourist” modes and more content dropping already next week.
🎮 Core Gameplay
“Cave Crave” features immersive underground navigation including crawling, climbing, and swimming (swimming will be added soon in an update), as well as a unique VR mechanic for squeezing through extremely tight spaces.
📦 Premiere Starting Pack
Story Mode
Players begin their expedition with the first four chapters of the story campaign, including a starting set of maps. There are no cheap jump scares or artificial anxiety-inducing mechanics included – the main game fear factors are headlamp battery life and well… players’ nerves! The spelunking adventure will continue shortly after launch with the first game update coming in the first week of July.
Horror Mode
A standalone, completely optional mode that introduces survival-horror elements. Players navigate unfamiliar sections of the cave with limited tools while facing potential threats. Intended for users seeking a tense and frightening experience, this mode unlocks after completing the first chapter of the Story Mode. The HORROR mode is completely optional and not connected to the story campaign in any way (players may skip it entirely).
Tourist Mode
A relaxed mode for revisiting previously explored caves without gameplay pressure. Designed for players who want to immerse themselves in the visuals and atmospheric soundtrack at their own pace.
🔓 Post-Launch Content
Additional maps, story chapters, tools, game modes and caving mechanics will be introduced in free updates, as 3R Games plans to expand the game with long-term support – “Just as we did with Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street.” – says Piotr Surmacz, game director and CEO of 3R Games. The first content update for Cave Crave is coming in the 1st week of July.
I’ve been at this game reviewing gig for over a decade now. I’ve seen trends come and go, from the motion control craze to the brief, misguided flirtation with 3D. But the most persistent, undeniable shift has been the rise of mobile gaming from a time-killing distraction to a legitimate, high-fidelity platform. With cloud services streaming AAA titles and native ports becoming increasingly common, the only thing holding our pocket supercomputers back has been the controls. Touchscreens are fine for puzzles, but for a proper gaming session, you need sticks and buttons. Razer has been trying to solve this problem for years, and with the Razer Kishi V3, it feels like they’ve finally stopped trying to build a mobile accessory and have instead built a proper console controller that just happens to wrap around your phone.
From the moment you hold it, the Kishi V3’s design philosophy is clear: comfort over convenience. Gone are the days of flimsy, pocketable controllers that felt like a compromise. This device has the heft and ergonomic contour of a standard Xbox gamepad, split in two. For someone like me, whose hands have logged thousands of hours and are prone to cramping with smaller devices, this is a revelation. Long sessions of streaming from my PC or diving into a lengthy RPG feel natural and sustainable, without the claw-hand fatigue that plagues so many of its competitors. The trade-off, of course, is portability. This is not a controller you casually slip into your jeans pocket; it’s a deliberate piece of kit you pack in a bag, signaling a more intentional, “sedentary” approach to mobile play.
The real story is in the hardware under your thumbs. The face buttons and D-pad use Razer’s signature mecha-tactile switches, delivering a satisfyingly crisp, “mouse-click” feedback that feels incredibly responsive. The D-pad, in particular, is a joy to use for platformers and fighting games, offering precise inputs that many controllers struggle with. But the star of the show is the new TMR thumbsticks. For years, we’ve been hearing about Hall Effect sensors as the cure for the dreaded stick drift. Razer claims this Tunneling Magnetoresistance technology is a step beyond, offering even greater precision. In practice, the sticks feel incredibly smooth and accurate, and the promise of immunity to drift is a massive selling point for any long-term investment. The Pro model I tested even includes swappable magnetic thumbstick caps, a premium touch that lets you tailor the feel for different genres, much like you would with an elite console controller.
This premium hardware is backed by what might be the Kishi V3’s secret weapon: the Razer Nexus software. The app acts as a unified dashboard for all your games, whether they’re installed natively or accessed through cloud services. Pressing the dedicated Nexus button instantly launches you into a clean, console-like interface, making the whole phone-and-controller setup feel like a cohesive, dedicated gaming handheld. The app is also where you can remap the extra programmable buttons—a feature that gives a tangible advantage in competitive games—and even enable a Virtual Controller Mode for touchscreen-only titles on Android. Most impressively, the integrated PC Remote Play works flawlessly, turning my phone into a high-fidelity extension of my gaming rig with no perceptible lag. The best part? Unlike some of its key competitors, the Nexus app and all its features are completely free, which adds significant, undeniable value to the overall package.
However, this pursuit of a “pro” experience comes at a pro-level price, and this is where the Kishi V3 line stumbles. While the standard Razer Kishi V3 model is priced competitively, the higher-tier Pro versions command a premium price. That extra cost gets you two additional “claw grip” bumpers, the swappable thumbsticks, and Razer’s Sensa HD Haptics. Razer Sensa HD Haptics are genuinely impressive, offering nuanced feedback that surpasses standard rumble, but there’s a major catch: they don’t work on iOS. This creates a fractured value proposition, asking iPhone users to pay for a key feature they can’t use. Furthermore, despite the controller’s generous size, the decision to stick with an offset thumbstick layout feels like a missed opportunity. The design places the face buttons directly below the right stick, which can still lead to some thumb strain during intense sessions—an issue a symmetrical layout could have easily solved with the available real estate.
Ultimately, the Razer Kishi V3 mobile controller is an exceptional piece of hardware that successfully bridges the gap between mobile and console gaming. It offers unparalleled comfort for long sessions and a suite of high-performance components that feel genuinely “pro-grade.” The free and powerful Nexus software ecosystem elevates the entire experience, making it feel like more than just an accessory. Yet, it’s a product defined by its compromises. Its focus on ergonomics sacrifices portability, and the premium price tag of the higher-tier models will be a barrier for many, especially for iPhone users who don’t get the full feature set of the Pro model. It’s not the perfect mobile controller for everyone, but for the dedicated gamer who uses their phone or tablet as a primary gaming screen and is willing to pay for an uncompromising, console-quality experience, the standard Razer Kishi V3 is, without a doubt, the new king of the hill. The Razer Kishi V3 retails for $99.99 and is available now.
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
Pros
Advanced, drift-free thumbsticks and satisfying mecha-tactile buttons
Powerful and free Razer Nexus software with PC Remote Play
Cons
Some may find the plastic build of the standard model feels light for the price
Speed runners and challenge junkies, it’s time, once again, to grab your pitons, hammer, and… grubs, as the Dark Machine Games team alongside horror publisher, DreadXP, have launched the Challenge Update for the hit speed-climbing horror roguelite, White Knuckle. The new update offers a variety of handcrafted Challenge maps with different objectives to further test your climbing skills and compete for better times or higher scores.
Not quite ready to take on the new challenges? The update also unveiled the Training Sector, offering a customizable experience to refine skills with or without the dangers lurking in the main campaign. Work on basic climbing, practice with different items, and familiarize yourself with each region, all with the flexibility to adjust different aspects of the training.
As if that wasn’t enough content, the team has expanded Habitation, adding new rooms, hazards, notes, and more, spread throughout the region. The update also brings additional [REDACTED] content, optimization, balancing, and bug fixes.
White Knuckle is available now in Steam Early Access for $12.99 USD / €12.79 / £10.99 and currently has a discount of 15% as part of the Steam Summer Sale. As White Knuckle’s content develops throughout the Early Access period, pricing will be adjusted accordingly. The first price adjustment is planned with the added scope of The Abyss Update, coming Q3 this year. A highly praised demo is currently available for free on Steam for aspiring climbers to test their mettle before taking on the full force of Substructure 7.
