Your empire awaits among the stars! Egosoft has officially launched the massive 9.00 Empire Update for X4: Foundations, delivering a wide range of new features, combat improvements, mining overhauls, and quality-of-life enhancements to the studio’s long-running open-ended space sandbox. Available now as a free update for all players, the Empire Update further expands the living galaxy of X4: Foundations with new ways to build, command, and thrive among the stars.
The 9.00 Empire Update introduces major new systems and refinements designed to deepen every aspect of the X4: Foundations experience, from large-scale fleet combat to industrial expansion across the galaxy. Whether commanding massive armadas, optimizing mining operations, or showcasing prized ships in the new Ship Showroom station module, players now have more tools than ever to forge their path to galactic power.
9.00 Empire Update Features:
Combat Enhancements: Massive combat rebalancing across weapons, ships, shields, and NPC AI help make you a force to be reckoned with out in deep space.
Expanded Ship Loadouts and Showroom: Experience new loadout variety and upgraded ship visuals. Plus, show off your prized possessions in the new Ship Showroom station module.
Mining Region Overhaul: New dynamic mining operation systems make the Empire Update the perfect time to excavate the depths below the surface.
New Resources: Engage in Kha’ak wreck processing, providing a new transmutable resource called Allographyne.
Visual Improvements: Improvements to the map UI and more give space explorers significant quality of life improvements to enhance their upcoming intergalactic journeys.
The X4: Foundations 9.00 Empire Update is available now as a free update for all players, giving both returning commanders and new pilots fresh opportunities to expand their influence across the galaxy. Tune into the Inside Egosoft Podcast on YouTube and podcast platforms for a deeper look into the world of X4: Foundations.
Insta360 today launched Luna Ultra, a flagship dual-lens 8K gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica, built to combine professional imaging, 3-axis stabilization, and flexible creative tools in one portable device.
Featuring a dual-lens design with a pro-grade telephoto lens, it’s built for everyday creators and mobile filmmakers.
Insta360 Luna Ultra
Flagship dual-lens 8K gimbal camera with superb low-light performance and a detachable touchscreen.
With 1″ 8K imaging, dual Leica Summicron lenses, a detachable 2″ OLED touchscreen, a Triple AI Chip system, and advanced AI-powered tracking, Luna Ultra brings Insta360’s imaging expertise into a new category for creators who want smooth, high-quality video and photos wherever they go.
Advanced Imaging and Optics
Luna Ultra features a Leica Summicron lens paired with a 1″ 8K sensor for high-resolution video and photo capture, and a secondary telephoto lens system with a 1/1.3″ sensor and F2.0 aperture, enabling natural bokeh across five focal lengths, with up to 12× zoom, including 6× lossless zoom.
“Luna Ultra marks Insta360’s arrival in the gimbal camera space, backed by the full strength of our imaging expertise. We believe this category is ready for a new standard, defined by smarter technology, stronger performance, and a more intuitive user experience. Luna reflects our vision for the future of gimbal imaging, built to help people capture what matters with greater ease, confidence, and authenticity.” – Max Richter, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Insta360.
Video capabilities include 8K30fps recording with Dolby Vision and support for 10-bit I-Log capture for greater color information and flexibility in post-production. With up to 14 stops of dynamic range, the system preserves rich detail in both highlights and shadows. For photography, Luna Ultra supports 37MP UltraPhotos and 200MP Scenic Panorama photos.
Low-light performance is enhanced by PureVideo Mode, which reduces noise and improves brightness and detail up to 4K60fps. Luna Ultra also features a Triple AI Chip to support advanced image processing and overall performance.
Design and Stabilization
Luna Ultra features a compact, lightweight design at just over 200g, making it as easy to carry as a modern smartphone.
An industry-first detachable 2″ OLED touchscreen enables remote monitoring and control with HD transmission up to 20 meters, for more flexible shooting angles and solo capture.
It also features a 1550mAh battery for up to four hours of use, with fast charging to 80% in approximately 23 minutes. Built-in storage provides 47GB of usable space, with support for up to 1TB via microSD.
A 3-axis stabilization system, combined with electronic image stabilization, ensures smooth footage during movement. Deep Track 5.0 enables precise subject tracking, with features including Auto Tracking, Active Zoom Tracking, Group Tracking, and Smart Framing to help keep subjects in frame and in focus.
Creative Tools and Professional Workflow
Luna Ultra incorporates Leica color profiles, including Leica Natural, Leica Vivid, and Leica Chrome, alongside a range of cinematic filters for flexible in-camera looks. It also supports professional color workflows, including ACES (Academy Color Encoding System).
Built-in timecode enables multi-camera synchronization and supports editing in software such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Additional tools include QR Color Share for sharing color settings between devices and AI-assisted editing within the Insta360 app, which identifies key moments and generates ready-to-share edits.
Accessory Ecosystem for Immersive Capture
A dedicated accessory lineup further expands creative options, including a POV Head Tracker for hands-free capture, Black Mist Filter for cinematic diffusion, a Wide-Angle Lens that expands the field of view to 108°, and ND Filters for exposure control and motion blur.
For audio, Luna Ultra features a built-in wind guard for clearer outdoor recording, along with direct compatibility with Insta360 Mic systems (Mic Pro and Mic Air) for single or dual-transmitter setups.
A Six-Year Partnership in Imaging Innovation
Insta360’s partnership with Leica spans six years and five co-developed products, combining Leica’s optical heritage and iconic color science with Insta360’s Emmy Award-winning imaging technology. With Luna Ultra, the two companies bring that collaboration into a new category, pairing professional optics with compact, AI-powered gimbal camera design.
Luna Ultra was unveiled at Leica’s Headquarters in Wetzlar, underscoring the close partnership behind Insta360’s first Leica co-engineered gimbal camera.
“This launch represents more than a new product announcement. It reflects the shared vision and long-term collaboration between Insta360 and Leica, combining optical heritage with a new generation of intelligent imaging technology.” — Marius Eschweiler, VP of Business Unit Mobile at Leica Camera AG.
Availability & Pricing
Insta360 Luna Ultra is available starting June 10 via the Insta360 Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and select retailers worldwide, with availability in some markets to follow at a later date. Pricing for the U.S. market starts at US$769.99.
It is available in your choice of Cosmic Black and Stellar White.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and Sanrio Co., Ltd. today announced HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND will be published under the Bandai Namco brand, bringing the first-ever title from Sanrio’s game brand Sanrio Games to Nintendo consoles. The casual party game features a massive roster of iconic Sanrio characters, putting players in a colorful world where they can participate in dozens of unique mini games featuring more than 145 characters. Designed to be fun for all ages, HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND is available now for preorder and will bring the vibrant world of Hello Kitty and Friends to life on October 29 on Nintendo Switch™ and Switch™2. For more details, visit the official website bandainamcoent.com/games/hello-kitty-party-land
Watch the brand-new gameplay trailer here:
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND takes place in a charming town populated by Hello Kitty and Friends. The party game lets up to four players participate in more than 45 mini games and board games. Players can also customize their avatars with hairstyles, outfits, and other items found throughout the game. Designed with intuitive controls, the game is perfect for newcomers and experienced players to play solo or together with friends in local or online multiplayer.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Sanrio® is a global lifestyle and entertainment company known for creating beloved characters that inspire happiness, friendship and connection. Its flagship character, Hello Kitty®, has become a global icon, joined by a cast of fan-favorite brands including Cinnamoroll™, Pompompurin™, Kuromi™ and more — each bringing smiles to fans across generations.
For press only, static assets are available at the Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. press room at www.bneapressroom.com; a library of video trailers ready for embedding are available on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica.
For more information on this and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com.
Today, Fenris Creations launched EVE Online: Cradle of War, the new expansion for the iconic sci-fi spacefaring MMO EVE Online. As tensions rise between New Eden’s great empires, Cradle of War opens the first chapter of the Theatres of War trilogy, a multi-expansion arc that gives capsuleers more power to directly shape the future of empire warfare and permanently alter parts of New Eden.
At the center of the Cradle of War expansion are Military Campaigns, a new system that connects thousands of individual capsuleer actions into larger, coordinated wars with visible consequences. Whether fighting on the frontlines, hauling supplies, mining resources, or gathering intelligence, every contribution matters. Campaign outcomes can reshape infrastructure, establish new stargate connections, and create lasting changes across New Eden.
“Cradle of War opens the door wider for every capsuleer to leave their mark on New Eden,” said Bergur Finnbogason, Creative Director for EVE Online. “Military Campaigns give pilots more ways to join the war effort, while the PvP-free starter system helps new players find their footing before stepping into the wider conflict. From rookies to veteran fleets, this is a moment for everyone to pick a side, make trouble, and help swing the fight.”
Built to bring more of New Eden into the fight, EVE Online: Cradle of War lowers the barrier to empire conflict while keeping its strategic scale intact. Alongside Military Campaigns, the expansion introduces:
Exordium Starter Space: Begin in EVE’s first shared PvP-free starter region, a major update to new player onboarding where rookies can learn together, build confidence, meet mentors, and contribute to starter-friendly Military Campaign objectives before stepping into the wider wars of New Eden.
Eight New Ships: Take command of four new Tech II Command Carriers built to introduce new capital-scale fleet support through command bursts, battlefield control, and stronger coordination in major engagements. Four new Navy Destroyers also join the fray, giving newer and veteran capsuleers fast, affordable ships that open more paths into PvE, PvP, and Factional Warfare.
Titles and Achievements: Track progress, complete goals, and unlock titles that act as visible markers of each capsuleer’s identity across New Eden. Displayed throughout player interactions, titles help showcase a pilot’s accomplishments, reputation, and role in the universe.
‘Visions of Greatness’ Epic Arc: Relive four defining moments in New Eden’s history, with one hyper-real simulation for each empire. New players can better understand faction identities and allegiances, while veterans can experience legendary events long known through EVE lore.
Theatres of War Dashboard: Follow campaign goals, live progress, personal contributions, Factional Warfare activity, pirate FOBs, and other war systems from a new centralized dashboard.
With the Cradle of War expansion, empire conflict is no longer only the domain of frontline combat pilots. Builders, miners, industrialists, mission runners, fleet commanders, and rookies all have a role to play as New Eden’s wars grow in scale and consequence. Every objective completed, resource delivered, and battle fought can help determine how Military Campaigns unfold. As the first chapter of Theatres of War, a three-expansion arc, Cradle of War sets the stage for the continued evolution of large-scale conflict and the lasting impact of capsuleer actions across New Eden.
Jagex: The RuneScape Company, announced during today’s Nintendo Direct showcase that their survival-crafting co-op game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, will launch on Nintendo SwitchTM 2 on 15th September, 2026.
The game, which has sold over a million copies during its current Steam Early Access period, welcomes Nintendo players into the world of RuneScape for the very first time. Alone or in teams of up to four, players will explore the untamed, and fractured land marred by wild magic and terrifying dragons, build shelters, craft weapons, and carve their way through epic questlines and unforgettable encounters.
“RuneScape: Dragonwilds was built around player freedom allowing them to explore, grind skills, craft, and create unforgettable adventures together,” said Jesse America, Executive Producer of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. “Nintendo Switch 2 gives players a whole new way to experience the continent of Ashenfall, whether they’re jumping into co-op sessions with friends or continuing their journey on the move. We’re excited to bring the full Dragonwilds experience to Nintendo players this September.”
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an open-world crafting and survival game that sends solo players or teams of up-to-four across Ashenfall, a previously unexplored continent in Gielinor, to uncover the source of a wild, transformative magic spreading across the fractured land. Harnessing the anima-rich landscape, players can wield powerful spells in combat and use magic to gather resources, craft gear and shelters, and aid their journey. Facing fierce dragons at every turn, players must level up skills, brew potions, and forge equipment as they battle their way toward the Dragon Queen herself.
Key Features:
RuneScape at its core!: Embark on quests, level skills while exploring a beautiful, hand-crafted world. This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on an undiscovered continent. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand-new music.
Grind Skills, Slay Dragons: Locate them, throw down the gauntlet, and carve a path to the Dragon Queen herself. Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them.
Survival Through Sorcery: Summon a spectral axe to fell trees in an instant! Blink away from danger in a cloud of magic. Turn bones into… peaches? The Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers a power unlike any other. Conjure a tornado of fish from a lake! Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers! Journey through the vibrant regions of Ashenfall, discover why wild magic spills from the fractured lands and harness that power to survive!
Community Driven, Player Centric: Like all RuneScape games, community is at the heart of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether players are adventuring with friends or going it alone, every opinion matters, and it’s up to the community to help shape the future of our game.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is currently available on Steam Early Access, and will launch its 1.0 version for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on 15th September, 2026, alongside its release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 (and on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for subscribers), and Xbox Series consoles.
In today’s Nintendo Direct, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive revealed that their multimillion best-sellers Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and SnowRunner are joining the Nintendo Switch 2 catalogue! Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of Space Marines when Space Marine 2 arrives this holiday season, and conquer the wilderness right now with the Nintendo Switch 2 release of SnowRunner!
Heed the call of war on Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday season
Enjoy intense, gory, fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases on Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday season. Fight the enemies of Mankind as Lieutenant Demetrian Titus in solo or three-player co-op in this sequel to 2011’s Space Marine, or jump in endlessly brutal and replayable PvE and PvP modes as your own Space Marine!
Customize the perks, weapons, and appearance of seven playable classes and join more than 12 million players to enjoy over two years of post-launch support, featuring new missions, game modes, and challenges to complete. For the Emperor!
Conquer the wilderness today on Nintendo Switch 2
Join 20 million players and conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever in SnowRunner, now available on Nintendo Switch 2, with a free upgrade for all owners of SnowRunner’s digital version on the original Nintendo Switch! Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes across over 50 maps with more than 100 trucks thanks to six years of Season Pass updates and new content. Play solo or join up to three of your friends in four-player co-op sessions.
Crossplay with all currently supported platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox) will arrive in a few weeks when Season 18 releases on Nintendo Switch 2.
Join the eternal war of the 41st millenium with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, releasing later this year on Nintendo Switch 2, and conquer the wilderness with today’s release of SnowRunner on Switch 2!
Today, Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC received their latest Season 3 update with Blastpoint, a packed update which features the remake of Battlefield 3’s all-time classic map Grand Bazaar, as the newly reimagined Cairo Bazaar.
This new spin on the iconic map is a tight, close-quarters combat space packed with alleyways and shops designed for deadly ambushes and intense gunfights. With updated visuals and audio, while featuring spaces that have been tweaked for higher intensity encounters, this map pays tribute to a classic while opening up combat flow in brand new ways.
Not only does Blastpoint include a reimagined map from Battlefield 3, but it also takes players back to the intensity of Battlefield 4, with the arrival of Obliteration. This classic 32v32 mode returns as a more strategic, tightly contested variant where a single mistake can cost the match.
Blastpoint also includes the launch of Battle Royale Solos, a global celebration in Battlefield, and the Battlefield 6 and REDSEC debut of the cult classic PP-19 SMG,
What’s more, players can jump into a free trial from today until June 15, where the ultimate all-out warfare experience is available for everyone. Now’s the perfect time to jump into Season 3’s reimagined takes of Cairo Bazaar and last month’s Railway to Golmud, the largest map in Battlefield 6 to date inspired by the classic Battlefield 4 location.
Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music, today announced THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert, a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at House of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con week. The concert is part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a playful, year-long campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE and acknowledging the moment fans still haven’t quite recovered from.
Featuring music from THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION performed live by KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, along with a special performance of “The Touch” by Stan Bush, the concert pays tribute to the soundtrack that helped turn an animated movie into a cultural touchstone for generations of fans.
“I’m thrilled to be part of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert and to celebrate this incredible film with the fans who have kept its spirit alive for four decades,” said Stan Bush. “It means so much to me that the music, especially ‘The Touch,’ still connects with people in such a powerful way. This anniversary is a tribute to the lasting impact of the movie, the memories it created, and the amazing TRANSFORMERS community that has embraced these songs for 40 years.”
The concert also features a powerhouse lineup of fan-favorite performers, including Vince DiCola, whose legendary score helped define the sound and spirit of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE; Cold Slither, who returns to the stage after last year’s live debut at Comic-Con, bringing their loud and rebellious sound straight from the world of G.I. JOE; and Britta Phillips, the original singing voice of Jem from JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, whose glitter, glam and truly outrageous pop flair makes every performance unforgettable. Together, these performers will turn the evening into a full-scale celebration of iconic Hasbro music and entertainment fandom that is… More Than Meets the Eye!
Additional special guests and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
Venue: House of Blues, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Today, Rainbow Studios and THQ Nordic have released a brand-new DLC for MX vs ATV Legends, sending riders on an international motocross journey across the wild landscapes of Scotland, the vibrant terrain of Mexico, and the breathtaking alpine trails of Switzerland.
Starting today with Scotland, the Motocross World Tour invites players, on its first stop, to tear across the ruins of a proud old Scottish castle overlooking the wild coasts of northern Britain. Race along the coastline with seagulls watching from the skies — and while performing your wildest stunts, we strongly suggest shouting “FREEDOM!” as loud as you can at your screen for an absolutely authentic Scottish experience.
Apart from the stunning vistas and marvellous landscapes, here are the details of what each destination in the Motocross World Tour includes:
2 brand-new motocross tracks
1 bonus event
1 dedicated Free Ride environment to explore
From the green landscapes of Scotland to the furious sandstorms of Mexico and the soaring alpine routes of Switzerland, each stop on the tour delivers fresh tracks, new challenges, and more opportunities to carve your own path through MX vs ATV Legends.
Check out the Motocross World Tour Schedule:
Scotland – June 9
Mexico – June 23
Switzerland – July 7
Three countries. Six tracks. One world tour built for legends.
The MX vs ATV Motocross World Tour DLC is available now for €7.99 / $7.99. Please note that the base game, MX vs ATV Legends, is required to play any DLC.
The MX vs ATV Motocross World Tour is also part of the 2026 Track Pass, available for €29.99 / $29.99. The Track Pass will grant access to all 4 new track packs launching in 2026.
MX vs ATV Legends is being developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ Nordic. The base game is available at an SRP of €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 for PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Donkey Crew, in partnership with Snail Games USA, have today launched their popular medieval open-world survival RPG Bellwright on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. After selling over one million copies on Steam Early Access, console players will soon be able to embark for adventure across the kingdom of Karvenia!
Priced at $29.99, Bellwright is 20% off on Xbox and PS5 (for PS+ subscribers), through June 23rd. Steam users will receive a 34% discount beginning June 11th. To commemorate this launch, Donkey Crew debuted the following trailer at last weekend’s IGN LIVE, making this the second year that Snail Games has supported the event.
Bellwright is a medieval open-world survival RPG where you can establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land, assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about the life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.
Initially launched on Steam Early Access, Bellwright saw numerous updates that PlayStation and Xbox players can enjoy at launch, including the Halmare Isles map, offering over 10 square kilometers with all new story-based quests with multiple progression lines, expanded armor and equipment, new animals and buildings, and introduces a Loyalty & Faction system.
This console edition of Bellwright has been optimized for big screen play with dedicated gamepad support. Offering new controls, this is the most accessible Bellwright has ever been, ensuring that console players can immediately get fully immersed in the world of Karvenia.
“We’ve always wanted to bring Bellwright to the largest audience possible, and now PlayStation and Xbox players will be able to play the full game with over two years of major content updates,” said Creative Director and Project Lead Florian Hoffreither.
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