Publisher Kasedo Games and Norwegian development studio Megapop are proud to announce that Life Below is out now on Steam for PC.
Life Below is a reef-building strategy game where players grow coral ecosystems, attract wildlife, and help life return to an ocean under pressure. Inspired by real marine biology, the game offers a fresh take on the city-builder genre – one seen from nature’s point of view.
Rather than focusing on endless expansion and extraction, Life Below asks players to nurture living systems where every species plays a role. As reefs grow and biodiversity increases, players must carefully balance fragile ecosystems against invasive species, rising temperatures, devastating hazards and the unpredictable forces of the sea.
Following a warmly received Steam demo, strong player feedback, and as a winner at the Unity Awards 2025, Life Below launches with a teeming selection of marine species, atmospheric original music by composer Julie Buchanan, and narrative design by acclaimed game writer Rhianna Pratchett.
“Most city builders are built around endless expansion and consumption,” says Lise Lie, Game Director on Life Below. “With Life Below, we wanted to explore a different kind of growth, one where the goal is to help an ecosystem flourish instead. Seeing players become emotionally invested in coral reefs and marine life has been incredibly meaningful for everyone working on Life Below.”
Launching alongside the game is a meticulously crafted Special Edition, as well as a Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) Supporter Pack, where all revenue goes directly toward supporting ocean conservation.
Life Below is available now via Steam and players can join the community on Discord.
Tickets to see Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated animated adventure “Toy Story 5” in theaters go on sale today wherever tickets are sold. A final trailer – featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang as they reunite on a mission to confront Lilypad, a new smart tablet with her own ideas about the best way to help their kid Bonnie make new friends – is now available along with a series of brand-new posters.
Joining the voice cast is genre-defying, multi-platinum global recording artist and 6x GRAMMY® Award winner Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – known professionally as Bad Bunny – who has a voice cameo in the upcoming film as the new character Pizza with Sunglasses. Effortlessly cool and mysterious, Pizza with Sunglasses is a member of a small but mighty community of forgotten toys that live in an abandoned backyard shed.
Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning actor Alan Cumming (“The Traitors,” “The Good Wife,” “Cabaret”) has also joined the voice ensemble in a cameo as Evil Bullseye – Bullseye’s playtime alter ego in the new film. While Woody’s trusty steed still lacks the power of speech in the world of “Toy Story,” Cumming provides Bullseye’s voice during a funny playtime sequence in the film.
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? “Toy Story 5” is directed by Academy Award® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Lindsey Collins, p.g.a., and written by Stanton and Harris from a story by Stanton. The film features an original score by Oscar® winner Randy Newman, who returns to score his fifth “Toy Story” feature. “Toy Story 5” is rated PG and releases exclusively in theaters June 19, 2026.
Cosy city builder Town to City 1.0 is out now on PC via Steam. Players can invite their townsfolk to explore a brand-new destination and start shaping their communities for $29.99, €28.99 and £26.99, with a 10% launch discount for the first 12 days.
Town to City 1.0 also brings a major Tourism update that introduces new tourism mechanics, allowing players to plan tour routes between hotels and landmarks and show off everything their idyllic town has to offer.
Players will also be able to build a variety of hotels, from cosy boutique stays to grand luxury resorts. Alongside the new tourism features, the update adds new quests and jobs, a brand-new town, improved townsfolk animations, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Town to City launched in Early Access in September 2025 and currently holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. Since its launch, Town to City has added new features like animals, a first-person ‘Free Walk’ mode, terraforming, bridges and more.
Formula V Line will preview the Air Power G10, a new mid-tower chassis with tilt-adjustable front intake fan mounts, at Computex 2026. The G10 is the lead product in a 2026 lineup of 22 new products spanning computer cases, air coolers, cooling fans, power supplies, and gaming chairs.
The Taiwan-based brand is poised to expand globally through 2026 and into 2027, with North American availability beginning through Newegg and its retail partners in September 2026 and European distribution continuing to build out. The Crystal Z8 Floe and Crystal U9 PA have previously been reviewed by TechPowerUp, with the Crystal U9 PA receiving two editorial awards.
The Air Power G10 Chassis Rethinks Front Intake
For years, front intake on PC cases has worked one way, with fans fixed flat against the panel. The Air Power G10 breaks from that. Its three front intake fans each sit on an independent tilting bracket, so builders can angle each fan to aim airflow toward the GPU, toward the CPU socket area, or anywhere in between.
Each fan bracket is designed for quick release and includes its own nylon dust filter. Builders can remove a single filter for cleaning or replace any of the three fans with their preferred models. The chassis also features a tool-free removable top panel that simplifies radiator installation.
The Air Power G10 also features an interchangeable bottom chamber module that can be repositioned forward or backward, letting builders tune airflow and thermal layout to match the build requirements.
Full specifications, materials, and clearance details for the Air Power G10 will be available at the booth.
Showcase Cases and Cooling Fans with Built-In Displays
Beyond the Air Power G10, the 2026 lineup includes new computer cases built around panoramic glass and showcase airflow, new air cooler series, new cooling fan series including a model with integrated displays, new power supplies, and new gaming chairs. Product naming, full specifications, and launch timing for each will be shared with editors at the booth. Currently shipping models from the Crystal and Air Power case families will also be present for hands-on comparison.
Booth Location
Booth I0417a, Hall 1, ground floor.
Elgato, a CORSAIR® brand, today announced MCP support for Stream Deck, opening the platform up to AI assistants for the first time. With this integration, AI tools that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can now connect to Stream Deck and trigger actions selected by the user. NVIDIA Project G-Assist, the on-device AI assistant for GeForce RTX PCs, is the first to connect, giving gamers voice control over their entire setup. Aitum, a popular automation platform for streamers, is also integrating, letting live events like raids and subscriptions trigger Stream Deck actions. More partners are on the way.
“We’ve spent years bringing Stream Deck to more surfaces,” said Julian Fest, SVP and General Manager of Elgato. “We put it in a mouse, a keyboard, and on your screen. Opening it up to AI is the next step in that journey, and we’re just getting started.”
How it Works
Users with the latest version of Stream Deck software can enable the integration in their settings. This creates a dedicated virtual device called MCP Deck, with 32 keys that can be filled with actions from Stream Deck’s vast library of integrations. An MCP server connects AI tools to the deck, but the user decides exactly which actions to make available, keeping control predictable and intentional.
NVIDIA Project G-Assist
NVIDIA G-Assist is an on-device AI assistant for GeForce RTX PCs. Powered by a small but capable language model running locally on the GPU, it responds to voice and text commands, letting users optimize performance and manage their system on the fly.
With Stream Deck integration, G-Assist’s reach expands well beyond the desktop. Through a dedicated plugin, it connects to the user’s MCP Deck, gaining access to every action on it. It also brings something entirely new to Stream Deck: voice control. For the first time, users can trigger Stream Deck actions just by speaking.
Here’s what that looks like in practice. Gamers can trigger in-game abilities or save a clip by voice, keeping their hands on the keyboard and mouse. Streamers can launch their entire broadcast setup with a single spoken command. Video editors can fire off actions without reaching for a key or breaking their creative flow.
These are just a few examples. With Stream Deck’s vast library of integrations and deep customization, there’s plenty more to discover.
“Project G-Assist helps gamers and creators get more from their PCs. Stream Deck expands that even further, giving G-Assist access to a whole new range of actions beyond system settings,” said Gerardo Delgado, Senior Director of Product Management at NVIDIA. “Press a button for a single action, or talk to G-Assist to trigger several at once. That’s AI delivering real, everyday value.”
Aitum
Aitum Nexus is a popular automation platform that helps creators run more interactive and responsive livestreams. It already connects to platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, as well as broadcast tools like OBS and Streamlabs Desktop. With MCP integration, its reach expands into Stream Deck’s broader ecosystem, letting live events trigger actions across it.
This opens up a new kind of reactive production. A donation could activate a voice effect. A channel point redemption could post a message in Discord. A raid could launch a Multi Action that switches scenes, dims the lights, and plays a sound all at once. The more a creator has built into Stream Deck, the more Aitum can do with it.
Looking Ahead
G-Assist and Aitum are the first to connect to Stream Deck through MCP, but they won’t be the last. Because MCP is an open standard, any compatible AI platform can plug in the same way. Each one inherits Stream Deck’s ecosystem — the apps, hardware, shortcuts, and systems that users have already built into their workflows. AI provides the input; Stream Deck provides the actions.
Availability
Stream Deck’s MCP support, a new plugin for NVIDIA Project G-Assist, and Aitum integration are available today. To get started, users need Stream Deck 7.4 or later and an existing Stream Deck device.
GeForce RTX owners can install G-Assist through the NVIDIA App, where the Stream Deck plugin comes pre-installed with v0.2.1. Setup also requires the Elgato MCP server, with a step-by-step guide available to help.
Lucid Rain Studios is thrilled to debut a horrifying new trailer for INFERIUS, its upcoming horror deckbuilder, as part of this weekend’s Endix digital event. The trailer is accompanied by a new demo that features a mix of first-person horror traversal and creepy card gameplay. Players can also check out the virtual demo of INFERIUS at Endix from May 23rd – 24th, located on the second floor. The Lucid Rain team designed their own custom booth based on INFERIUS for Endix, which was both a chance to let the game’s design shine and a challenge for the team.
“Our goal for the booth was to create a space that is unmistakably INFERIUS before a single gameplay trailer plays. An environment where the theme does the work, where a player can step in and immediately understand the tone, the tension, and the world the studio has built,” said Inferius Game Director Rosche Reeder.
“Building a digital booth meant making real creative decisions, not just slapping up a banner and a monitor, but designing an atmospheric space from scratch. What does this world feel like? What should someone sense the moment they walk in? The horror theme wasn’t a backdrop to work around. It was the foundation on which everything was built,” said Reeder.
You can check out the demo and booth for yourself by downloading Endix on Steam. The Lucid Rain Studios team will be checking in at the booth throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, along with dedicated time from 3 – 5PM Eastern.
The INFERIUS demo covers the game’s full first dominion, including its branching paths, exploration segments, card battles, and the newly revealed boss encounter. Each run reshuffles encounter types across the map, so no two descents into Limbo play the same way.
TaleWorlds Entertainment today announced the release of a major new patch for both MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD and War Sails, its naval expansion [WS v1.2 / BL v1.4]. The updates introduce a wealth of new content and improvements across both titles, marking the latest milestone in TaleWorlds’ ongoing commitment to expanding and evolving both Bannerlord and the War Sails experience.
The War Sails expansion launched in November 2025, and player feedback has played a central role in shaping the direction of post-launch development. This update reflects that ongoing dialogue, and TaleWorlds would like to thank the community for their continued support and input. That support has been echoed by the games press, with many outlets praising the expansion’s ambition and impact on Bannerlord’s core experience:
SEABORNE VILLAGE RAIDS (War Sails)
The centrepiece of the War Sails update v1.2 is the introduction of Seaborne Village Raids – a brand new feature that brings the brutal coastal assault tactics of the Viking era to both the Campaign and Mission gameplay.
Players and AI lords can now launch or defend raids on coastal settlements directly from the sea or rivers, requiring shallow draft ships and a crew of at least 15 troops. Village militia will assess the balance of power and either stand and fight – triggering a seaborne village raid mission – or yield, allowing looting to begin immediately. The feature deepens naval strategy, increases lord activity at sea, and introduces new fleet considerations that add fresh layers to campaign planning.
Seaborne Village Raids play out across 16 newly designed coastal scenes that offer a distinct and replayable mission experience for War Sails players. This headline addition arrives alongside a broad range of further updates and improvements to both War Sails and Bannerlord, including:
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Updates
HIDEOUTS – Improved hideout gameplay with more flexible stealth options and distinct rewards for stealth and assault approaches.
DIPLOMACY – Overhauled diplomacy featuring smarter wars, deeper alliances, trade agreements, and meaningful consequences that reflect the evolving political landscape.
BATTLES & SIEGES – Refined combat with more forgiving outcomes, smarter AI, and improved unit balance.
ARMY CHANGES – Armies now require a more substantial force to form and will disband more quickly if too weak to attack, resulting in fewer but stronger armies on the map. This also leaves more noble parties free to respond to threats, strengthening settlement defence – while auto-resolved sieges now take twice as long, giving reinforcements time to arrive.
War Sails Updates
SEABORNE VILLAGE RAIDS – Coastal villages can now be raided directly from the sea or rivers, with village militia either standing their ground or yielding – triggering different outcomes across both Campaign and Mission gameplay. INCREASED NAVAL ACTIVITY – Enemy nobles now actively target coastal ports and sea lanes during wartime, while rebalanced AI drives greater naval travel across all factions – increasing the frequency of meaningful encounters at sea. NAVAL BATTLE MISSION CHANGES – Naval battles have been refined for a smoother, more engaging experience. Players can now delegate control of their ship to the crew, freeing them to move and fight independently. NEW ROLES & WANDERERS – Two new naval party roles bring more options to crew management, alongside three new Nord wanderer types. 2 NEW SHIPS – The Battanian Barlinnger, a slower, sturdier vessel built for larger engagements with strong ranged capabilities, and the Nord Battle Knarr, a reinforced ship designed to carry ballistae and larger crews. NEW BODY ARMORS & HELMETS – Two new body armours – the Reinforced Mail Coat and the Nordic Long Heavy Mail – arrive alongside nine new Nord helmets, including the Nordic Spectacle Helmet and the Brass Vendel Helmet.
Play Path of Exile 2’s latest content expansion, Return of the Ancients for free on 29 May to 1 June, PDT. Take advantage of a limited-time promotion running from 29 May to 12 June, where the Early Access Supporter Pack for Path of Exile 2 will be available at 50% off. The purchase includes full access to the game and 150 points to spend in the in-game store. For more details, please refer to PC, Steam, Playstation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store for more information.
During the Free Weekend, players can try out the new challenge league, Runes of Aldur, explore major endgame updates and more, on PC, Steam, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store.
Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients introduces the Runes of Aldur league, where players can complete eight challenges in-game and earn a piece of the Knight of Aldur Armor Set, along with a totem decoration for their Hideout. These microtransactions are purely cosmetic and do not affect your character’s power in any way.
The expansion also introduces a reshaped endgame experience, powerful new Uniques, expanded crafting systems, and a completely reimagined Atlas Tree. Forge new paths with two new Ascendancy classes – the Martial Artist and Spirit Walker – and experience improved campaign replayability, a new Build Planner, and numerous quality-of-life features to support every step of your journey.
In addition to the in-game challenges, players can also earn the following Discord Quest avatar decoration by playing Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes:
Discord Quest: Play Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes to earn the Runeseeker Avatar Decoration.
Players can accept the Discord Quest from 29 May 10AM to June 5, 5PM PDT.
To participate, select “Accept Quest” on the left hand side (Under Shop).
On mobile, tap the Quest bar to navigate to the Quest tab and accept it there.
To track progress, players must be logged into the Discord desktop app.
SNK CORPORATION today announced that Mr. Karate, the fifth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, will join the roster on May 27, 2026.
Mr. Karate debuted in 1992’s ART OF FIGHTING as the game’s final boss. It was revealed that the man behind the mask was none other than Takuma Sakazaki, founder of Kyokugen Karate. But he wasn’t the only one to do it. Takuma’s son, Ryo Sakazaki, took up the mantle himself in FATAL FURY: WILD AMBITION—and thus Mr. Karate II was born. Now, Mr. Karate sounds… Italian?
The Monstrous Tengu Mask, Mr. Karate
Voice Actors: River Vitae (EN), Go Shinomiya (JA)
Bio: A mysterious martial artist in a tengu mask. His name and visage evoke memories of a fearsome fighter who, long ago, sowed discord throughout South Town. And yet his strength and skill are all his own—a polished practitioner of the Kyokugen style whose sheer might surpasses current head Marco Rodrigues himself. The verdict among all who fall to the mask is brutally clear: what lies beneath is no mere man, but a true tiger unleashed.
Mr. Karate in Arcade Mode and Episodes of South Town (EOST)
Arcade Mode: Mr. Karate encounters hungry wolves on the prowl as he seeks out a secret fighting art—and the peak of his potential. What awaits is the ultimate showdown, and the ultimate test…
Episodes of South Town: Follow Mr. Karate’s lively journey through South Town in search of worthy warriors. Who among them will reach the pinnacle of power?
Players who want to get to know the man under the mask can either pick up Season Pass 2 for $19.99 / €19.99 if they already own the base game, or purchase FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2) for $49.99 / €49.99. Additionally, the Standard Edition of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is now available for $19.99/€19.99, and Season Pass 1 is available for $14.99/€14.99.
While many of us plan trips and extend the Memorial Day weekend as much as we can, I think it is essential to take a step back and spend a moment thinking about why this holiday exists as well as the men and women it honors. Thank you.
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”
– Wendell Phillips
