Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with an elaborate fireworks display, live performances, themed décor and more. All festivities are included with Theme Park Admission.
Guests are welcome to join Universal Studios Hollywood in this star-spangled celebration of Independence Day on July 3rd and 4th. Indulge in limited time treats at participating CityWalk locations and experience the theme park’s innovative and immersive lands, rides and attractions accompanied by the live sounds of a fife and drum band, followed by the 9:00 p.m. all-new, spectacular fireworks display.
Seismic Squirrel debuted a brand-new trailer for Aether & Iron during the IGN Live 2026 showcase, offering a first look at upcoming content additions expanding the game’s evolving decopunk noir world. The trailer highlights a newly released gameplay feature, alongside a preview of additional content currently in development. The game is available at 20% off on Steam for a limited time to celebrate the event.
The new trailer confirms that the Roadside Garage feature is now available in-game, introducing new ways for players to manage and customize their vehicles. The update allows players to reconfigure their loadouts between combat encounters, making it easier to experiment with different builds and strategies without needing to return to a garage location. Additional quality-of-life improvements included in the update allow players to sell vehicles and feature balance adjustments to several key combat encounters.
Also revealed are two upcoming content additions currently in development:
New Missions (Coming Soon) – A set of narrative-driven missions that expand the game’s world and story.
1930s-Inspired Dice Mini-Game (Coming Soon) – A stylized tabletop-inspired dice game reflecting the era’s gaming culture, designed as an in-world diversion that ties into character interactions and risk-based rewards.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Seiren V3 Pro, a professional-grade dynamic microphone built to deliver broadcast-ready audio without the complexity. Built for streamers at every stage, from first-time creators to seasoned broadcasters, the Seiren V3 Pro brings the tools of a professional studio to any setup, making it an ideal streaming microphonefor users seeking premium audioquality.
“Creators today are some of the most influential voices shaping culture, and how they sound matters as much as what they say,” said Addie Tan, Global Head of Lifestyle Division at Razer. “With the Seiren V3 Pro, we wanted to give creators a single mic that grows with them. Simple plug-and-play on USB-C for streamers just starting out, and studio-grade features on XLR when their craft demands more. From the 32-bit float capture to the onboard DSP, every detail is built so that the audio just sounds right, effortlessly.”
Studio-Grade 32-Bit Float Recording
The Seiren V3 Pro supports 32-bit float recording via Razer Synapse on Windows. This is the same format used in professional recording studios, now accessible to any creator. Unlike standard 24-bit recording, 32-bit float captures a significantly wider dynamic range, helping to reduce clipping and preserve detail even with loud or dynamic sources. The result is pristine fidelity with more headroom and less time spent in post-production.
Broadcast-Ready Tone, Powered by Onboard DSP
At the core of the Seiren V3 Pro is an advanced built-in audio DSP that processes sound directly on the microphone, independent of the host PC. Onboard enhancements, including an AI noise remover, compressor, limiter, and expander, help deliver clean, warm, broadcast-quality tone straight from the mic, with no plugins or extra processing required.
Dual USB Type-C and XLR Connectivity
With dual USB Type-C and XLR connectivity, the Seiren V3 Pro adapts seamlessly to any workflow, from direct plug-and-play USB setups to professional XLR rigs with audio interfaces and mixers. A 30 mm dynamic capsule with cardioid polar pattern captures the rich, warm depth and broadcast presence that defines professional-sounding audio, covering a frequency range of 50 Hz to 16 kHz.
Built Like Studio Gear
Engineered to last, the Seiren V3 Pro features a zinc unibody construction acoustically tuned to resist vibrations. A built-in shock absorber and removable pop filter help reduce handling noise and plosives for polished, more consistent audio. The included vibration-dampened adjustable arm mount ensures precise, stable placement in any setup.
Precise Controls. Signature Chroma.
A physical gain dial gives creators precise level control at their fingertips, while a touch mute button with an LED indicator offers instant in-stream control over audio. The Razer Chroma™ RGB lighting ring provides real-time visual feedback for gain, mute, and peak status, with full customization via Razer Synapse to complement any streaming aesthetic.
For more information on the Razer Seiren V3 Pro, please visit rzr.to/seiren-v3-pro.
Today, indie publisher Three Friends and Swedish studio Bloom & Gloom are excited to reveal their new game Into the Wind. Revealed today at the PC Gaming Show 2026, this handcrafted cosy adventure invites players to take to the skies on their sentient motorcycle-plane companion Ermes as they explore the magical Adriatic islands of Santa Rosa.
In the Studio Ghibli-inspired world of Into the Wind, players inherit their uncle Umberto’s delivery firm as they attempt to solve the mystery of his disappearance. Along the way, they’ll make friends with the island’s colourful residents, customise their bike and home, battle rowdy air pirates, and discover the freedom of life among the clouds in a heartfelt adventure inspired by the joy of the journey itself.
Key gameplay features of Into the Wind include:
Motorcycle flight that enables players to take to the skies of Santa Rosa. Cargo has weight, and fuel matters. Roads, shortcuts, weather, wind, and bad landings are all part of the journey.
Deliver packages to locals in your uncle’s stead. Carry out deliveries all over the islands: some delicate that have to be handled with care, others heavy that make going up (or down) hill more difficult. Doing jobs earns you resources you use to upgrade Ermes, allowing you to take on more challenging deliveries and adventures.
Adriatic open world exploration where players can immerse themselves in the magical islands, cruise along beautiful coastal roads, and explore the many villages and all they have to offer.
Solve the mystery of your uncle’s disappearance – what really happened that day when Umberto tried to reach above the skies? It’s up to you and Ermes to find out!
Customise your character, motorcycle, and home to your heart’s content – explore the island to find new artisans with goods to bring home with you.
“Into the Wind is about the joy of the journey,” says Albert Säfström, Co-Founder and Producer at Three Friends. “There’s a wonderful, tactile satisfaction to just driving around on the bike, whether you’re on the ground or in the air. You get into this rhythm where you make a delivery, grab an upgrade, and then immediately head back out just to see how the new parts feel. It creates a deceptively addicting ‘one more delivery’ loop that makes it very hard to put the controller down.”
“It’s no secret that we are fans of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.” says Robin Hjelte, Co-Founder and Game Director at Bloom & Gloom. “Especially Porco Rosso struck me deeply, and I wanted to make a game about flying among freedom loving idiots in a romantic setting in the Adriatic sea. Into the Wind is our love letter to all that, and more that has been truly meaningful to us: anime, games, movies, summer evenings in the setting sun. It’s a game about momentum, flight, and great game feel, but also about just immersing yourself in the small moments of this world and its stories. We can’t wait for you to take to the skies of Santa Rosa!”
Focus Entertainment Publishing and developer Uppercut Games are thrilled to announce Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, planned for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass. In this new narrative-driven FPS, you’ll step into the shoes of Jacob, a gifted stage magician drawn into a nightmarish descent through Theatreland, a distorted reflection of Victorian London ruled by the powerful Masters. Driven forward by rage and supernatural tricks, Jacob must confront these enigmatic figures and claim their power as he journeys deeper into a world shaped by ambition and deception. A dark tale of illusion and revenge awaits in Magicians: The Devil’s Deal!
Magic is more than spectacle. It’s power.
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal is a first-person action game built around a dark and gripping journey where illusions become deadly weapons and power always comes at a cost.
Betrayed by his former rivals, the Masters, Jacob is cast into Hell. While his fate of eternal torture and despair seems sealed, the Devil himself enters the scene and offers him a tempting deal: to transform his stage magic into supernatural abilities. Now, bound by this devilish pact, Jacob ventures through Theatreland, defeating each Master to claim new powers and get his revenge.
In Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, players can combine skills, adapt their approach, and master increasingly dangerous encounters across the ever-shifting Realms of Theatreland. But in this underworld ruled by hubris and temptation, every step forward only leads deeper into darkness…
Become the ultimate trickster in a new adventure from Uppercut Games
An original new IP from the talented industry veterans at Australian studio Uppercut Games, Magicians: The Devil’s Deal delivers a distinct blend of exploration, atmospheric worldbuilding, and high-stakes confrontations. The game marks the studio’s first collaboration with Focus Entertainment.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the talented teams at Uppercut Games, who are doing an excellent job executing the vision that first attracted us to Magicians: The Devil’s Deal,” said Vincent Chataignier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Focus Entertainment. “Its unique universe allows for original gameplay experiences – something that has always been central to Focus’ editorial DNA. This project marks an important step for us, both as a new partnership and as an opportunity to bring a unique creative vision and player experience to life. We’re excited to finally share this game with the world and look forward to seeing players discover it.”
“We fell in love with the world of stage magic through 1890s posters – a rich, flamboyant vision filled with tricks, demons, and colourful characters,” said Ed Orman, Co-Founder and Director at Uppercut Games. “As a studio, we strive to create deep experiences players can get lost in through exploration and storytelling. Magicians: The Devil’s Deal brings those passions together. With Focus Entertainment, we’re creating a world of spectacular characters, stage-magic powers, and a story shaped by deception and betrayal. We can’t wait for players to experience its twists and turns.”
Japan, in the year 1600: warlords clash, alliances crumble, and the path to becoming Shogun is anything but tidy. Into this powder keg sails Expeditions: Samurai, a new historical RPG from Campfire Cabal and THQ Nordic, inviting players to choose their own path through history in a branching story shaped by life-or-death decisions. Campfire Cabal is a Copenhagen-based studio founded in 2022 and led by veterans behind the critically acclaimed Expeditions: Conquistador, Expeditions: Viking, and Expeditions: Rome.
In Expeditions: Samurai, the famous navigator William Adams never makes history as Japan’s first European Samurai, because this time, YOU get there first. Arriving aboard the Dutch frigate “De Albatros” as the newly elected leader of a ragtag crew of privateers, players are drawn into the final chapter of a brutal civil war where every choice can shape the fate of their crew and the future of Japan. With eight companions and eight personal stories to uncover, players can build bonds that grow into friendship, rivalry, or even romance. Every crewmate has their own story to uncover – if you manage to earn their trust.
Combat in Expeditions: Samurai is dynamic. It’s fast-paced – and yet still turn-based! Blending simultaneous actions, stealth, gadgets, ambushes, and a broad mix of pirate and Japanese weaponry to an exciting tactical challenge for the players. And for the first time in series history, the adventure can also be played in drop-in/drop-out co-op – because navigating feudal Japanese politics alone is hard enough.
Expeditions: Samurai is coming to PC this Summer and will be available via Early Access.
Wishlist the game on Steam: https://thqn.net/es-steam
Frontier Developments has today unveiled a world exclusive first look at the gameplay of Planet Zoo 2 during the PC Gaming Show. The sequel represents a generational leap forward, with aquatic and flying species appearing for the first time, alongside a deeper focus on conservation. Planet Zoo 2 is available to pre-order now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, ahead of launch on October 13, 2026.
From high-fidelity fur, feathers, and scales to truly authentic behaviour, Planet Zoo 2 represents a generational leap as Frontier’s most authentic zoo simulation to date. Building on this realism, there’s a significant focus on conservation and rewilding. Players fulfil the ultimate goal of zoos and conservation projects worldwide by releasing animals back into their natural habitats.
Unveiled at the PC Gaming Show, the latest gameplay trailer for Planet Zoo 2 showcases habitat construction and the Scottish Highland Wildlife Reserve alongside the Red Deer, Masai Giraffe, Blackspotted Puffer, White-tailed Eagle, Great Hornbill, and Eurasian Beaver. These new animals join the Grey Wolf, which debuted at the Wholesome Direct on June 6th, and previously announced animals such as the Sumatran Tiger, Hawksbill Turtle and Toco Toucan.
Planet Zoo 2 Gameplay Trailer:
Authentic Zoo Simulation – Discover a diverse range of animals, each with unique behaviours and needs.
Unbridled Construction – With thousands of scenery pieces, blueprints, and more, all backed by Frontier’s iconic piece-by-piece construction tools, creating perfect habitats for species has never been easier. Plus, Planet Zoo 2 takes construction a step further with an expanded terrain editor equipped with new tools.
Aquariums & Aviaries – For the first time, a new world beneath the water and in the sky awaits budding zookeepers. Planet Zoo 2 introduces fully aquatic and flying species alongside custom aquariums and aviaries.
Dynamic Needs – Zoo management goes further than ever before, with animals exhibiting behaviours based on their current mood. Zookeepers will need to ensure habitats are equipped with water, food, enrichment, and more.
Nurture, Release, Conserve – Planet Zoo 2 features a deeper focus on conservation, with players restoring damaged environments to ready them for animal repopulation. In the latest trailer, we’ve highlighted the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, the perfect home for Red Deer and White-tailed Eagles.
Players who pre-order will receive the Bonus Content Pack at launch, which includes the Toucan Eat Shop and Signage, three Unique Animal Donation Bins, and the Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.
Dedicated Zookeepers looking to expand their animal conservation efforts further can purchase the Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Edition, which bundles the Planet Zoo 2 base game alongside the Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Upgrade Pack. This introduces an additional six animal species from across the globe, as well as a selection of exclusive animal signs to decorate their park.
Planet Zoo 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99 for the Standard Edition, and £54.99/$64.99/€64.99 for the Deluxe Edition.
uring the PC Gaming Showcase, Counterplay Games and Fictions announced that their third-person roguelite shooter, Armatus, will be launching this winter on PC via Steam® and Epic Games Store as well as on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X | S and day one with Xbox Game Pass.
The newly released trailer showcases action-packed gameplay against hordes of ferocious demons, teasing several never-before-seen bosses. The Cosmic Pact has been broken and now the last survivors of humanity are paying the price, again and again the supernatural warrior is summoned to help find their salvation – with victory being far from certain.
Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter set in the demon-infested ruins of Paris. As the last supernatural warrior of an ancient order, you are armed with powerful firearms and incredible celestial powers to fight the demonic hordes. Fight, die, revive, and try again as you scour the city in search of a lost gateway to heaven – the Sunless Gate.
Armatus is available to wishlist on PC via Steam®, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X | S.
Developer Iron Gate and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing are excited to announce that their acclaimed Viking survival game Valheim will be releasing into 1.0 on September 9th on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series XIS, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, and Mac. Announced during the PC Gaming Show earlier today, Valheim will conclude its Early Access journey with its biggest update yet: the arrival of Deep North, a frigid land encased in ice and mystery.
Deep North: Glacial Peaks & Frozen Tundras
Deep North is Valheim’s final biome wrought with ancient evils and lurking threats. What at first seems like a picturesque postcard is bound to quickly turn into a struggle to survive as the land awakens to banish any invaders trying to set foot on its icy shores.
When players first arrive in the Deep North, they are likely to be greeted by an impenetrable snowstorm that, once it clears out, reveals snowy mesas and fields frozen in eternal stillness. As they carefully begin to explore, they will discover vast but abandoned villages, quickly realising that they aren’t the first vikings to set foot here.
The northernmost biome is home to some of the most ancient threats players will find in the game. When the trolls of Valheim grow too old, they migrate to the Deep North to become one with the land and transform into Gammeltrolls, primordial giants that serve as the guardians of the north.
While the surface might seem desolate, the underground of the Deep North teems with life. Vikings who have previously set foot here have been attacked and defeated by the malicious Elakingar, who dig tunnels deep into the ground. Adventurers should tread carefully however, for these sinister devils are at times accompanied by something far more terrifying.
Across Realms and Platforms
With the official release of Valheim into 1.0, the game will be coming out on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 as well, on top of already being available on PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox One and Xbox Series XIS. Valheim will feature full crossplay between platforms, allowing players from all corners of the world to experience the tenth norse realm however and with whomever they’d like.
“When we set out on this journey back in 2021, we could hardly imagine the amount of players that would dive in, and the size of the community that would form around the game.” says Robin Eyre, Creative Director at Iron Gate. “Approaching 1.0 feels equal parts exciting and anxious as we’ve worked hard to make Deep North a worthy conclusion to the Valheim journey!”
Valheim is set to release globally into 1.0 on September 9th 2026. You can find the Deep North press kit here, and you can follow Valheim on Bluesky, Instagram and Discord for more information and updates
Rhythm gaming is getting loud again. RedOctane Games has unveiled its latest trailer for Stage Tour during IGN Live 2026, offering the most revealing look yet at the upcoming 5-fret rhythm game built around music, performance, community, and the shared energy of playing together.
The new Developer Spotlight Trailer gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at a game still actively being built, refined, and shaped with input from the rhythm game community. The studio also confirmed that Stage Tour is officially coming to PC and major consoles, with much more music, gameplay, and platform news planned for later this summer and the road to launch.
Featuring insights from the developers, creators, and collaborators helping shape the project, the trailer highlights the fan-first passion, ambition, and scale behind Stage Tour. The team brings together veteran rhythm game developers, community developers, creators, players, and 5-fret fans who have helped keep the genre alive and evolving, alongside co-development partners Eidos-Montréal and Third Kind Games. The project includes contributors from iconic franchises including Guitar Hero® and DJ Hero® , as well as key members of the core development team behind the community-led rhythm game YARG.
“What makes this team so unique is that we’ve brought together passionate community developers, creators, players, and veteran rhythm game developers who understand why this genre matters,” said Simon Ebejer, Studio Head at RedOctane Games. “We believe that combination gives us the greatest opportunity to deliver the experience fans have been waiting for.”
Stage Tour is built to bring people together through the power of music, whether players are performing solo, rocking out with friends online, or turning their living room into a virtual concert experience. Inspired by social energy, competition, and unforgettable moments that made rhythm games a worldwide phenomenon, Stage Tour aims to deliver an experience that is accessible, exciting, and rewarding for players of all skill levels.
Players can jump in with guitar, drums, vocals, keyboard, or a standard controller, making it easy for first-time players to join in while giving longtime rhythm game fans the dedicated instrument experience they love.
The new trailer also teased Stage Tour’s flagship Campaign Mode, a fresh progression-driven take on the rhythm genre inspired by modern roguelites. Each campaign run will have different setlists, challenges, gameplay modifiers, and branching paths. Picking the right powers and items for your loadout is the key to a successful tour. This mode is built around giving players unique and endlessly replayable experiences.
Alongside Campaign Mode, players will also be able to jump instantly into songs through Quickplay, sharpen their skills with Practice Mode, and test their mastery in Judgements Mode, built for players chasing perfection.
An Early Taste of the Soundtrack
Nothing brings people together like a killer soundtrack, and Stage Tour is turning the volume all the way up. Built to celebrate generations of music fans, the game’s officially licensed setlist blends iconic rock anthems with modern global hits spanning rock, metal, alt-rock, pop-punk, and beyond.
Announced today, RedOctane Games revealed the seven songs featured in the game’s closed alpha and playable at IGN Live:
“RATATATA” by Babymetal & Electric Callboy
“Get the Funk Out” by Extreme
“Square Hammer” by Ghost
“Mimi’s Delivery Service” by Good Kid
“Dani California” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Terminator Oscillator” by Static-X
“Island in the Sun” by Weezer
The closed alpha setlist is only an early taste of the broader Stage Tour soundtrack, bringing together artists and songs built to feel great in players’ hands, whether someone is chasing a perfect run, playing casually with friends, or discovering a new favorite track.
Additional setlist reveals, gameplay details, and major announcements will be shared later this summer and in the months leading up to launch.
The community continues to help shape Stage Tour, with the RedOctane team actively refining and evolving the gameplay experience based on ongoing feedback. While the game remains a work in progress, the studio confirmed that continued polish and iteration remain a major priority.
