Wishfully Studios and Thunderful are pleased to announce that their recently revealed cinematic puzzle adventure, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The game will release simultaneously on Switch 2 alongside previously announced platforms, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in early 2026.
In Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, players will embark on an unforgettable journey with Lana and her loyal companion Mui, stepping into a new adventure where an ancient mystery emerges from Novo’s hidden depths. As they scour these depths, a new threat will put their unbreakable bond to the ultimate test, guiding Lana to confront her destiny amidst encroaching shadows. Perfect for new players and returning fans, the game features an original story with touching themes of friendship, tougher challenges and evolved gameplay.
Game directors Adam Stjärnljus and Klas Martin Eriksson, along with composer Takeshi Furukawa, will be heading to Japan this month to show off Planet of Lana II at the Tokyo Game Show, taking place between 25th – 28th September. Tokyo Game Show will be the first time the general public will have the opportunity to go hands-on with the game, taking in four brand new biomes while exploring a wealth of new features and mechanics!
Key gameplay features that await players in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf include:
Unique, Evolved Companion Gameplay: Experience Lana and Mui’s profound, evolving bond. Guide Mui with enhanced precision for deep exploration and collaborative puzzle-solving.
Solve Diverse & Clever Puzzles: Tackle a wider array of physics-based puzzles, including hypnotizing spectacular creatures and controlling new hybrid robots for unique solutions.
Master Stealth & Wit: Carefully navigate dangerous situations using refined stealth mechanics and tactical wit to outsmart foes.
Survive Challenging Action Sequences: Use your reflexes and master Lana’s new agility with wall jumps, run-slides, and faster movement to survive thrilling, dynamic action sequences.
Discover an Epic & Deeper Story: Immerse in a longer, more profound sci-fi saga. Confront Lana’s own demons and unveil the planet’s darkest secrets across stunning, diverse worlds, including new underwater chapters.
Return of an Acclaimed Composer: Experience Takeshi Furukawa’s critically acclaimed score, from the original Planet of Lana. His mesmerizing compositions seamlessly elevate every emotional beat and cinematic moment.
Wargaming announced today that on September 7, at 14.00 UTC World of Tanks reached 413,399 peak concurrent players following the launch of Update 2.0, which introduced the first-ever Tier XI tanks. The update sparked global excitement across EU, NA, APAC, and China, with record numbers achieved across Wargaming Game Center and Steam.
“This incredible milestone was only possible thanks to our community.” said Michael Broek, World of Tanks Publishing Director West. “We are grateful to every commander who joined the battlefield for Update 2.0. Your dedication and excitement continue to inspire us to make World of Tanks better with every update.”
Since the update’s release:
More than 300.000 players unlocked Tier XI tanks.
Top 5 most popular Tier XI tanks are: Taschenratte, KR-1, T803, Leopard 120 Verbessert and Hirschkäfer.
Fulqrum Publishing and Misterial Games’ has provided an updated Early Access roadmap for survival horror game Stygian: Outer Gods, now available via Steam and GoG.
The first content update Souls of the Silent Tide has just arrived, but the Early access support is only gaining momentum. The next update coming this Fall expands the borders of Kingsport and will feature a new location: The Mansion. Among its surroundings, players will discover new characters and enemies, along with new mechanics, quests, weapons and artifacts, and the addition of more voice-over talents.
He’s traded his lasagna plate for a steering wheel. Garfield is back, burning rubber and stealing the spotlight in his launch trailer! The world’s laziest cat is off the couch and on the track in Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift, developed by Eden Games. Now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Get ready for high-speed chaos, slick drifts, and perfectly timed dirty tricks. Toss lasagnas, dodge traps, and outsmart your friends, fair play not guaranteed. Start your engines and get set for wild, wacky races where only the craftiest cat comes out on top!
About Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift
Garfield, Odie, Nermal, and the whole crew are at the starting line, raring to go! Play as one of the eight beloved characters from the Garfield universe, fill up your karts, customize your look, and race away at breakneck speeds.
Take a wild ride through an unhinged universe, where there’s a surprise waiting around every turn. Pirate, western, or detective: Garfield speeds through brightly colored worlds to prove that, even in his dreams, he’s the king! Use shortcuts or bonus items to change the course of races and create unforgettable moments with friends through local and online multiplayer modes.
Acclaim, the legendary gaming icon, today held its inaugural “Play Acclaim” video presentation, revealing a dynamic first wave of games that mark the company’s bold return to the industry. The full presentation is now available to watch on Acclaim’s YouTube channel, and fans can explore more at www.PlayAcclaim.com.
The Play Acclaim showcase featured nine unique titles, blending innovative gameplay with nostalgic flair: Talaka, GRIDBeat!, Pixel Washer, TossDown, Hyper Yuki, Ground Zero Hero, Basketball Classic, The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest. In addition, in a special surprise announcement, Katanaut is available now
“We’re ecstatic to relaunch Acclaim with a lineup that captures our legacy of bold creativity and delivers fresh, unforgettable experiences,” said Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim. “These games are just the beginning of our mission to redefine fun for players everywhere.”
Highlights from the lineup include:
TossDown (PC, Developer: Fer Factor): Run, jump, and dash through chaos, dodging hazards and enemies as you deliver packages. Fight back with wacky power-ups and chaos from a variety of perks to improve your chances of survival. It’s Crazy Taxi meets Jet Set Radio!
Ground Zero Hero (PC, Developer: Rowan Edmondson): Ground Zero Hero is an action-roguelite with light survival elements set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Battle mutated freaks, absorb their radioactive guts, mutate yourself to gain new powers… and eat a lot of candy.
Basketball Classics (Nintendo Switch, Developer: Namo Gamo): A 5 on 5 Pro Basketball game born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games. Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action with simplified 3-button gameplay and retro vibes galore.
Pixel Washer (PC, Developer: Valadria): Step into the hooves of Pigxel, a plucky pig armed with a powerful power washer, tasked with cleaning up a messy town. Wielding your trusty washer, you’ll spray your way through a variety of exciting challenges, from hosing down stunning pixel art masterpieces in a filthy museum to transforming a muddy pigsty into a shimmering pixelated paradise and more.
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest (PC, Developer: Elden Pixels): Step into the mind of Fletcher Howie Jr, a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. After a visit to the psychologist that goes horribly wrong, you must escape your perilous mental prison in a Metroidvania drenched in anxiety based on a very true story.
GRIDBeat! (PC, Developer: Ridiculous Games): Step behind the keyboard of a shadowy hacker and move to the beat as you infiltrate virtual dungeons teeming with traps to evade and systems to hack. Featuring more than 50 neon-saturated stages to explore and endless additional content in the form of user-generated stages, GRIDBeat! will put your skills and your rhythm to the test.
Talaka (PC, Developer: Potato Kid): A fast-paced, combat-driven roguelite that brings Afro-Brazilian mythology to life in a vivid, hand-painted world unlike anything you’ve seen.
Hyper Yuki (PC, Developer: Wabisabi Design, Inc): A high-speed, trick-fueled snowboarding bonanza wrapped in a slick, retro-futurist Y2K aesthetic. Inspired by 90s legends like Cool Boarders and SSX, you’ll shred through eight over-the-top courses packed with chances to pull off jaw-dropping tricks—all set to an electrifying soundtrack featuring YMCK, Trasto NueveVidas, and more.
Katanaut (PC, Developer: Voidmaw): An action-roguelite set aboard a massive space station falling into cosmic chaos. With the station slowly spiraling out of control, and its once-human inhabitants twisted into terrors, you’re the unlucky one tasked with uncovering what is going on… assuming you’re able to survive the station’s violent halls with souls-like combat.
The “Acclaim Direct” presentation, now streaming on Acclaim’s YouTube channel, features gameplay trailers and a glimpse into Acclaim’s bold future. Each title is designed to captivate both longtime fans and new players.
Acclaim invites gamers, media, and industry partners to join the journey by watching the presentation, following Acclaim on social media, and visiting www.PlayAcclaim.comfor updates on demos, betas, and future “Acclaim Direct” showcases.
Stardock Entertainment and Oxide Games, in partnership with Xbox Game Studios, announced Ara: History Untold – Version 2.0 today. Dubbed the Revolutions Update, version 2.0 is a massive expansion of new features and content.
Informed by community feedback, the Revolutions Update adds a new Culture and Influence System, gives each nation its own unique unit, gives greater player control while simultaneously reducing micromanagement, improves performance, includes a major AI revamp and much more.
Key Features of the Revolutions Update:
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Culture & Influence Systems – Cities gain a new quality of life category called Culture. Culture generates Influence, a new currency used to acquire cultural traits and expand territory through claims. This creates meaningful alternatives to military expansion.
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Agitator Unit – Introduced with the Revolutions technology at the end of the Renaissance, Agitators can be sent into adjacent foreign regions to stir rebellion and, through Influence, bring those territories into your nation. This unlocks a second form of conquest in Act II: ideological subversion.
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Per-Nation Units – Every civilization now commands unique historical forces, from Mongol Horse Archers to Japanese Samurai, adding tactical depth and flavor.
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Leader Redesigns – Every leader has been reimagined with unique mechanics, traits, and abilities, ensuring more replayability and personality-driven diplomacy.
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Priority & Quota Crafting System – Micromanaged production queues are replaced with smarter stockpile and priority controls, freeing players to focus on high-level strategy.
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Adaptive AI – A more dynamic and personality-driven AI responds to player performance, making diplomacy, warfare, and resource management more challenging and believable.
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Map Generation Overhaul – Realistic natural resource clustering plus new exclusivity rules modeling historical trade and competition.
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High DPI UI & Visual Update – A sharper, scalable UI built for modern displays, with new accessibility and customization options.
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Performance Boosts – Major engine optimizations deliver faster turns, smoother framerates, and reduced CPU usage.
Ara: History Untold offers a fresh take on historical turn-based strategy where players can build a nation that spans all of human history. Heavily inspired by player feedback, the v2.0 update delivers new and refined features that make the game more approachable for new and existing players.
“We’re really excited to bring Culture as a game mechanic into Ara,” said Brad Wardell, Chief Executive Officer for Stardock and Oxide. “The role of ‘soft power’ cannot be overstated. While military conquest remains the most direct way of expanding one’s territory, we really wanted to give players other means of expanding their control of the world. This is especially true in the late game when the explore and expand parts of the game have reached their maximum.”
Cyanide Studio and NACON are pleased to announce that Season 10 of Blood Bowl 3 is now available. It includes a host of new content, such as the Vampire faction, a new seasonal event and a new unlockable rewards path.
Presentation of the Vampire faction
On the field, vampires are quite formidable: strong, fast, agile, and capable of regenerating their wounds. Thanks to their Hypnotic Gaze skill, they can render an opponent powerless and break through the defence line. However, due to their Bloodlust trait, vampires sometimes give in to their urges by feeding off their team’s human servants… A good coach must find the right balance when building their team to prevent their powerful vampires from turning the rest of the team into mid-match snacks!
An exclusive new seasonal event: Sylvania’s Harvest
Throughout Season 10, players will be able to take part in Sylvania’s Harvest, a competition between three teams from Sylvania: the Vampires, the Undead, and the Necromantic Horrors. This solo seasonal mode allows players to try the new faction for free and get a chance to obtain rewards, including a legendary skin.
Season 10 also includes an unlockable rewards path, multiple adjustments and an additional Star Player. Further information on Season 10 is available here.
For years, the world of content creation has operated on a clear hierarchy. Professional-grade 4K game capture was the domain of high-end, expensive hardware, while the mainstream creator settled for excellent, but ultimately limited, 1080p solutions. Elgato, a name synonymous with streaming gear, has now taken a sledgehammer to that hierarchy with the Elgato Game Capture 4K S. This is not just another product release; it’s a strategic reset of the entire market, a device that makes flawless 4K capture at 60 frames per second the new, accessible standard for everyone.
Positioned as the direct successor to the wildly popular HD60 X, the 4K S improves upon its predecessor in every meaningful way while, remarkably, launching at a lower price. This aggressive move makes it clear that Elgato isn’t just competing; it’s dictating the terms of the next generation of game capture. For anyone with a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, this device is designed to be the perfect partner, removing the technical barriers between you and professional-quality content.
Out of the box, the 4K S embodies a philosophy of simplicity and portability. It’s a sleek, matte black box about the size of a deck of cards, weighing a mere 90 grams. This featherlight design is a double-edged sword; while perfect for creators on the go, it can be easily pushed around a desk by the weight of stiff HDMI cables—a minor but noticeable ergonomic quirk. Setup, however, is an absolute dream. Thanks to its plug-and-play design, there are no drivers to install. You simply connect your console, display, and computer, and it’s instantly recognized by Windows, macOS, and even iPads with a USB-C port. This effortless setup process lowers the barrier to entry for newcomers and streamlines the workflow for seasoned veterans.
The true magic of the 4K S, however, lies not just in the hardware but in the software it launches alongside. The new Elgato Studio application is a monumental leap forward from the company’s previous offerings. Described by many as a sublime experience, the software is stable, intuitive, and powerful. It provides crystal-clear diagnostics of your entire video signal chain, removing the guesswork from troubleshooting. With a single glance, you know exactly what resolution and frame rate you’re receiving and recording. This focus on a polished, user-friendly software experience is Elgato’s secret weapon. While competitors may match the 4K S on hardware specs, few can rival the seamless integration and stability of its software, especially when paired with the Elgato Stream Deck for one-touch control over your entire production.
When it comes to performance, the 4K S delivers on its promises. The captured footage is nothing short of excellent, producing ridiculously sharp and crystal-clear 4K video at a fluid 60 frames per second. There are no stutters, dropped frames, or compression artifacts, ensuring your final product is a faithful, professional-grade representation of your gameplay. For those who prioritize frame rate over resolution in competitive titles, the device also offers robust support for high-frame-rate capture, including 1440p at 120 fps and 1080p at 240 fps.
Equally critical is the passthrough performance, and here the 4K S is flawless. The zero-latency passthrough means your gameplay experience on your primary monitor or TV is completely unaffected, feeling identical to a direct connection. Furthermore, the preview window within the Elgato Studio software boasts an ultra-low latency of as little as 30 milliseconds. This is so responsive that many creators, particularly those with a single monitor, will find it perfectly viable to play their games directly within the software preview, simplifying their setup immensely.
Of course, to achieve its aggressive price point, some compromises were necessary. The most significant limitation is in its HDR capabilities. While the 4K S can pass through a brilliant 4K HDR signal to your display, it can only capture HDR content at 1080p60, and this feature is exclusive to Windows. Creators focused on producing cinematic 4K HDR videos will need to look at Elgato’s more premium offerings. The second notable trade-off is in its audio, which is limited to 2.0 stereo. It does not support the capture or passthrough of 5.1 surround sound, an area where its primary competitor, the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra S, holds a distinct advantage.
This places potential buyers at a clear crossroads. The choice between the Elgato 4K S and its closest rival often comes down to a choice between a superior software experience and superior audio fidelity. For those who prioritize immersive, cinematic sound, the AverMedia card is a compelling option. However, for the vast majority of creators who value a rock-solid, intuitive workflow and the power of a deeply integrated ecosystem, the Elgato 4K S is the clear winner. It doesn’t just capture your gameplay; it simplifies the entire process of creation. It is a powerful, affordable, and masterfully designed tool that has successfully redefined the mainstream standard for game capture.
Overall Score 4 out of 5
Pros:
Excellent 4K60 SDR capture quality.
Flawless zero-latency passthrough with VRR and HDR support.
Extremely easy setup.
Elgato Studio software is stable and intuitive.
Great value, offering next-gen performance at an accessible price.
Cons:
HDR capture is limited to 1080p60 and is Windows-only.
Audio is limited to 2.0 stereo, with no 5.1 surround sound support.
The Elgato Facecam 4K arrives on the scene not as a simple upgrade, but as a statement piece. It’s a webcam that plants its flag firmly in the territory of the serious content creator, promising a tantalizing combination of ultra-smooth 4K60 video and, in a first for the mainstream market, native support for physical lens filters. On paper, this is a dream for streamers and YouTubers looking to elevate their production value without the complexity of a full DSLR setup. However, in practice, the Facecam 4K is a story of a brilliant, forward-thinking concept built upon a surprisingly compromised foundation. It’s a specialized tool that can achieve greatness, but only under a rigid set of conditions that will exclude many potential users.
When those conditions are met, the results are undeniably impressive. The headline feature, capturing video at a full 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, delivers on its promise of exceptionally fluid motion. The level of detail is a clear step up from standard 1080p webcams, and the high frame rate makes movement look natural and smooth. For creators who do post-production work, this high-resolution canvas offers incredible flexibility to digitally zoom, pan, and crop shots without a significant loss in quality. You can effectively create a tight 1080p close-up from a wider 4K frame, adding a layer of dynamism to your content.
Elgato Product Trailer (Note the low-light noise)
The true innovation, however, lies with the threaded 49mm lens mount. This single feature bridges the gap between webcams and more professional camera systems, allowing for a degree of hardware-based creative control that is simply unavailable elsewhere in this product category. Attaching a circular polarizer can eliminate the distracting glare from glasses or a monitor. A black mist or diffusion filter can soften the harsh digital sharpness of the sensor, creating a more flattering, cinematic look that is especially pleasing for skin tones. This is a game-changer for creators who are intentional about crafting a specific visual style. It’s a clever way to offer pro-level aesthetics without the cost of high-end optics.
This creative potential is managed through Elgato’s robust Camera Hub software, which is less of an accessory and more of a mandatory command center. It provides the granular, DSLR-style controls needed to truly dial in your image, from shutter speed and ISO to white balance and sharpness. The ability to save these settings directly to the camera’s onboard memory is a fantastic quality-of-life feature, ensuring your look remains consistent even when you switch computers.
Unfortunately, this is where the praise must be tempered with a significant dose of reality. The Facecam 4K’s performance is fundamentally hamstrung by two critical hardware choices: a slow f/4.0 aperture and a fixed-focus lens. The f/4.0 aperture simply doesn’t let in much light compared to its direct competitors. The consequence is stark and immediate: the camera performs poorly in anything but a brightly and evenly lit environment. User experiences consistently highlight that achieving a clean, noise-free image requires a substantial amount of external lighting. Without it, the camera is forced to increase its sensor sensitivity (ISO), which introduces a distracting amount of digital grain and visual noise, completely undermining the point of a 4K sensor.
Compounding this issue is the unforgiving fixed-focus system. While it eliminates the annoying “focus hunting” seen in some webcams, it locks the user into a very narrow optimal focal range of roughly one to four feet. If you lean in too close, shift back in your chair, or move outside this unforgiving sweet spot, the image quickly becomes soft and fuzzy. Many users have found the practical in-focus area to be even narrower than advertised, leading to a frustrating experience where the promise of 4K sharpness is negated by a persistently soft image. These two limitations create a cascade of problems. The slow aperture demands more light, which many users won’t have. This forces a higher ISO, creating noise. To combat the noise, you might enable the software’s noise reduction, which can further soften an image that is already at risk of being soft due to the rigid fixed focus.
Ultimately, the Elgato Facecam 4K is not a webcam for everyone; in fact, it’s not for most people. It is a niche product designed for a very specific user: a dedicated content creator who operates within a controlled studio with ample, high-quality lighting. This user must prioritize the fluidity of 4K60 video and the creative possibilities of lens filters above all else. They must be willing to meticulously configure their settings in software and remain physically locked into a specific position to stay in focus. It is absolutely not for the casual user, the business professional, or anyone working in a room with imperfect or variable lighting. For those users, the camera’s limitations will lead to nothing but frustration and an image quality that falls far short of its potential. It’s a bold and innovative product, but one whose reach tragically exceeds its grasp.
Overall Score: 3 out of 5
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Captures smooth and detailed 4K video at 60 frames per second.
Innovative support for 49mm lens filters allows for unique creative control.
Powerful software provides deep manual settings.
Onboard memory saves settings directly to the device.
Cons:
Requires a very bright, well-lit environment to produce a clean image.
Fixed-focus system has a narrow range, often resulting in a soft image.
The pomp and circumstance of royal celebrations come to life in Coronations, a new event pack for Crusader Kings III. This pack, included in the Chapter IV expansion pass for the game, gives your kings and emperors the choice of proclaiming their majesty and legitimizing their rule through a new activity and related events. Coronation ceremonies offer new opportunities for earning prestige and inciting envy in Paradox Interactive’s popular grand strategy role-playing game set in a deeply researched medieval world.
Key Features of Crusader Kings III: Coronations include:
New Activity: Coronations
Legitimize your rule through grand coronations that will impress your vassals and neighboring rulers
Maneuver around faction members and detractors, hopefully forging a magnificent coronation from dangerous circumstances
Bring together your vassals for a grand ceremony to celebrate your new rule of the realm
Oaths
Take an oath after your coronation and declare an objective for your rule
Access new decisions with unique rewards to suit every playstyle
Crusader Kings III: Coronations is available now for the suggested retail price of $4.99/£4.29/€4.99. It is also available as part of the Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV Expansion Pass.
