Author - Jerry Paxton

The Blood of Dawnwalker Will Launch September 3

Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., today revealed a wealth of new information about The Blood of Dawnwalker™. The dark fantasy open world action RPG will launch on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3, with pre-orders now available digitally and at major game retailers. The Road to Launch Event also showcased new gameplay footage, story details, game system requirements and more. Additional details can be found on the official website: dawnwalkergame.com.

Watch the entire The Blood of Dawnwalker – Road to Launch Event video here:

Watch the new The Blood of Dawnwalker story trailer here:

The new The Blood of Dawnwalker story trailer introduces a cast of characters that game protagonist Coen will encounter on his journey: Some will become allies, others enemies, yet all of them play a crucial role in the game’s story. Rebel Wolves also showcased never-before-seen locations across Vale Sangora, a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains, and offered deeper insight into the creative process behind bringing the game’s open world to life.

The developers also revealed over 10 minutes of footage captured on the most recent PC build, focusing on narrative-driven open-world activities. Players were shown how exploration can unlock new abilities, reveal hidden secrets, or introduce unexpected challenges that may alter the course of their journey. The gameplay also demonstrated how player actions influence the balance of power within the valley, reinforcing the game’s core principle: in The Blood of Dawnwalker, every action carries consequences.

All of the presented features, gameplay mechanics, and story details are explained in depth by members of the Rebel Wolves team, including Piotr Kucharski (Writer), Daria Bury-Zawada (Lead Gameplay Animator), Maciej Wiśniewski (Senior Level Designer), and Dorota Rutkowska (Producer).

The developers also prepared a behind-the-scenes video featuring former UFC champion Jan Błachowicz, who contributed to motion capture performances for one of the game’s antagonists, Bakir, a vampire from Brencis’ clique. In the feature, Błachowicz explains how his combat expertise helped bring authenticity and weight to the game’s fight sequences, ensuring that every swing, stab, and punch feels impactful and believable.

Pre-orders are now available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Details about the upcoming editions, including the limited Collector’s Edition, have also been revealed. In addition to the standard digital edition and the Day One Edition available worldwide, players can purchase the Eclipse Edition, which includes digital bonuses such as a world compendium, game soundtrack, and a comic book.For preorder details, PC system requirements and other details, visit the official website.

Finally, players got to hear a brand-new piece of music from the game in “Uphill Battle,” presented as a music video featuring the musicians behind The Blood of Dawnwalker’s soundtrack. The full recording from the Road to Launch Event is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX17mPX3cew&t=2366s

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the first game by Rebel Wolves, is developed using Unreal® Engine 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

River City Saga: Journey to the West Unveils Launch Date

Arc System Works America, Inc. announced that the previously unveiled River City Saga: Journey to the West has set a June 4, 2026 release date for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Steam® platforms, and will be priced at $19.99.

River City Saga: Journey to the West is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, following the footsteps of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In River City Saga: Journey to the West, each of the main characters—Sun Wukong, Zhu Baije, Sha Wujing, and Tank Sansang—are Kunio! The new game sees the characters all set out for Tianzhu in a wild, exhilarating comedy action-adventure.

About River City Saga: Journey to the West

  • A Roguelike Action Game Where You Grow Stronger with Each Run
    • Obtain Secret Skills from gods who randomly appear as you progress through the stages to boost your abilities and stats. With a whopping 80 different Secret Skills available, discover your ultimate build and mow down the swarms of enemies.
  • Master Three Different Fighting Styles
    • Start with the speed-focused Sun Wukong, and unlock the power-focused Zhu Baije and long-range-focused Sha Wuijing as you progress through the story.
  • Familiar Faces from the River City Series Join the Fray!
    • River City series characters will make appearances, sometimes aiding Kunio’s crew on their journey and other times standing in your way as bosses.

Stranger Things Tales From ’85 Scores Early Season 2 Renewal

The Stranger Things Universe continues its epic growth. Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 debuted in the Netflix Global Top 10 at #7 this week, securing a spot in the top 15 animated series debuts of all time. Furthermore, Stranger Things reached an all-new high of 1.5 Billion total views across all five seasons since its premiere through March 2026. The mystery isn’t over yet for the Hawkins Investigators Club as Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 has already secured an early Season 2 renewal.

After uncovering a fearsome mystery at the end of Season 1, Eleven (voiced by Brooklyn Davey Norstedt), Mike (Luca Diaz), Will (Benjamin Plessala), Dustin (Braxton Quinney), Lucas (Elisha “EJ” Williams), Max (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport), and Nikki (Odessa A’zion) will take on another perilous threat when new episodes head to Netflix this fall.

“Working on Season 1 has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Now that it’s out in the world, seeing fans connect with these characters—whether they’ve loved them for years or are just meeting them for the first time—has been truly special. I’m excited to continue the journey,” said showrunner, Eric Robles.

“We’re thrilled to return to the winter of ’85 for season two. The Hawkins Investigators Club is back, and a new paranormal threat has emerged from the town’s abandoned silver mines. I can’t wait for fans to discover where this entity and the mysterious blue flower we last saw blooming in the Upside Down at the end of Season 1 take our young heroes.”

Robles executive produces alongside the Duffer Brothers and Hilary Leavitt via Upside Down Pictures, Shawn Levy via 21 Laps, and Dan Cohen.

Additional Season 1 voice cast includes Brett Gipson as Hopper, Jeremy Jordan as Steve, Janeane Garofalo as Anna, and Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel.

BLACKPINK X Razer Collection Available Now

Razer™, the leading global gaming lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of the highly anticipated BLACKPINK X Razer Collection. Early access opens May 7, 2026 exclusively on Razer.com and at RazerStores worldwide, with global retail sales following on May 14, 2026.  

First unveiled at the BLACKPINK World Tour <DEADLINE> PopUp Store in Hong Kong, the BLACKPINK x Razer Collection now makes its move from stage to gaming setups around the world. Blending BLACKPINK’s bold, unapologetic aesthetic with Razer’s gaming grade performance, the collection delivers statement making gear designed for fans who play loud, game hard, and shine unapologetically. 

Razer Ornata V3 Tenkeyless – BLACKPINK Edition 

A low-profile RGB gaming keyboard with clicky Mecha-Membrane switches, blending precision performance with bold BLACKPINK styling. 

Razer DeathAdder Essential – BLACKPINK Edition 

Classic ergonomic gaming mouse offering comfort and precision with mechanical switches and programmable buttons, finished in BLACKPINK’s stylish edge. 

Razer Gigantus V2 – Medium – BLACKPINK Edition 

Smooth and durable, this gaming mouse mat adds a pop of BLACKPINK flair to any setup.  

Razer Enki X – BLACKPINK Edition 

 

All-day gaming chair comfort meets BLACKPINK’s signature pink-and-black aesthetic, designed for marathon gaming sessions with fearless style. 

LIMITED EDITION BLACKPINK PHOTOCARDS – EXCLUSIVE GIFT WITH PURCHASE 

To celebrate the launch, fans who purchase any product from the BLACKPINK X Razer Collection will receive a complimentary limited-edition BLACKPINK photocard, randomly selected from four designs spotlighting individual BLACKPINK members.  

Created exclusively for this collaboration and not available for separate purchase, the photocards add an extra layer of excitement and collectability for BLINKs, gamers, and collectors worldwide. 

Whether levelling up in-game or vibing to BLACKPINK’s iconic beats, the BLACKPINK X Razer Collection offers the perfect way for BLINKs, gamers, and collectors of all things bold to play in pink, without compromise. 

For more information on the BLACKPINK x Razer Collection, including the full list of participating partners, visit https://rzr.to/blackpink.

Golf With Your Friends 2 Coming Fall 2026

Initially revealed in December 2024, Team17 and development partner Radical Forge are calling a mulligan and hitting the mini-golf links to reveal Golf With Your Friends 2 once more. Shown off in today’s ID@Xbox Presented by IGN Showcase, a brand-new trailer puts the game’s signature frantic multiplayer chaos front and center, spotlighting the long-awaited return of one of the biggest smash-hit party games around.

Golf With Your Friends 2 is making its way to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 later this year and will support full cross-platform play so you can join your friends no matter their platform of choice. Doubling down on everything that made the original a fan favorite, the sequel features wildly unpredictable courses jam-packed with moving hazards, tricky physics, and plenty of opportunities to test even the closest of friendships. Up to 12 players can hit the fairway together, while new modes and an accessible level editor keep things fresh long after the first round. Whether you’re chasing the perfect shot or just pure chaos, this is the only sane choice in crazy golf!

ABOUT GOLF WITH YOUR FRIENDS 2

Tee up for a wildly refreshed round of chaotic mini-golf as Golf With Your Friends 2 introduces six brand-new courses, each built around its own unique gameplay twist. Whether challenging players to make gravity-defying shots or conquer winding, physics-bending challenges, every course delivers a distinct experience that keeps players on their toes. Beyond the greens, a powerful new level editor puts full creative control in players’ hands, making it easier than ever to design, customize, and share intricate courses packed with dynamic obstacles. Personalization also gets a boost with the debut of flashy ‘Hole Explosions’, adding a little razzle-dazzle to every successful putt, alongside a streamlined progression system that clearly rewards players with fully unlockable cosmetics with no purchases required!

Commandos: Origins DLC No Man Left Behind Deploys Today

Publisher Kalypso Media and in-house developer Claymore Game Studios today release No Man Left Behind, the second DLC for Commandos: Origins, available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and PlayStation®4|5.

Set in the Auvergne region of occupied France, the DLC expands the main campaign with four new missions. Following the capture of the Green Beret during a failed operation, players take command of Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp to rescue their comrade.

Players navigate through hostile terrain – spanning night time forest operations and heavily guarded military structures scattered across the mountainous countryside. Beyond simple infiltration, objectives evolve: to sabotage the prototype of a new dangerous German superweapon, the Commandos must uncover crucial information and clues on the ground.

The introduction of the Radio Operator adds a fresh tactical challenge. Enemy communications can escalate situations instantly, forcing players to prioritize disruption over direct confrontation. Cutting signal chains is now essential to maintain control across enemy territory.

In a release livestream on YouTube, Kalypso Media shows parts of the first mission of the new DLC.

Commandos: Origins – No Man Left Behind is available now for €14.99 / £12.99 / $14.99 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and PlayStation 4|5. PC players take advantage of different launch discounts: 14% in the Kalypso Store for 14 days as well as 10% for 14 days on Steam and for 7 days on the Epic Games Store.

Foundry Update 4 Release Trailer

Paradox Arc and Channel 3 Entertainment today released the Rails and Reactors update for Foundry, introducing trains, large-scale modular buildings, construction drones, and more.

Foundry is a first-person factory-building and automation sandbox set in a beautiful, procedurally generated voxel world. Players build and optimize advanced robot factories, mine and harvest resources, automate production lines, and manage increasingly complex systems as they research their way to becoming the galaxy’s leading robotics megacorporation.

The Rails & Reactors update introduces trains, a long-awaited feature that allows players to transport massive volumes of resources efficiently between distant bases, unlocking entirely new logistical possibilities. From small end-to-end lines to complex multi-track rail networks, the update got it all covered.

Also included is a new late-game power system: the Xeno Power Plant. This modular complex consists of five interconnected structures and can generate up to 360MW of power. Fueled by newly introduced Xeno-Crystal-based materials, it enables a significant leap in energy production for advanced factories.

Additionally, the update brings a construction drone that allows players to build from a top-down perspective, alongside new assembly robots and a modular casting machine, further expanding automation and production capabilities.

Phasmophobia Player Character Update Arrives May 5th

Today, Kinetic Games announced that Phasmophobia’s highly anticipated Player Character Update will launch on May 5th. The major overhaul will see each ghost hunter reimagined, adding new animations, movements, and in-depth character customisation.

From May 5th players can customise the new and improved character models with hairstyles, innerwear, outerwear, accessories, and more. All cosmetics can be unlocked through gameplay challenges or purchased via the new in-game store – entirely run on in-game currency, with no microtransactions.

Players had the chance to unlock new character customisation options during the 2026 Cursed Hollow event. Those who completed its limited-time missions will receive these exclusive items at launch, including a necklace, t-shirt, and Forest Spirit Mask.

Additional updates, such as the new death, revival, and EMF reader animations, were previously teased in Phasmophobia’s 2026 Roadmap, showcasing more dynamic, realistic movements as the game makes its way towards its 1.0 release. These are just some of the improvements arriving alongside further bug fixes on May 5th.

“Since Phasmophobia launched in 2020, the team has put in so much effort to make the game more immersive and replayable, and giving players the freedom to personalise their ghost hunters feels like the natural next step,” said Corey Dixon, Art Director at Kinetic Games. “Player customisation unlocks so many possibilities for us in the future, and paired with the updated models and animations we’re also starting to up the scare factor even more – which is just a small part of the bigger journey to 1.0.”

Phasmophobia’s Player Character Update will be available for free from May 5th on all platforms. Phasmophobia is available in Early Access on PC via Steam, PS5, PS VR2, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $19.99/£16.75/€19.50.

Ares Interactive and AMC Unveil The Walking Dead: Aftermath Mobile Game

Ares Interactive and AMC Global Media today announced The Walking Dead: Aftermath, the first free-to-play roguelite game set in the universe of AMC’s smash hit television series The Walking Dead. Developed by Ares’ Swift Games, the studio behind the hit mobile title Heroes vs Hordes, the game will launch on the App Store and Google Play this summer, with additional platforms to be announced at a later date.

In The Walking Dead: Aftermath, players will step into the shoes of iconic survivors from The Walking Dead Universe, including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne, as they fight to survive against relentless walker herds, hostile enemies, and powerful bosses. Combining high-intensity roguelite action with survivor strategy and base-building meta-progression, the game challenges players to adapt, scavenge, and fight to stay alive in a world where every supply run is a matter of life or death.

“At Ares Interactive, we’re building games with the quality and staying power to earn players’ time and attention,” said Mike DeLaet, President of Ares Interactive. “The Walking Dead: Aftermath combines Swift Games’ strengths in action, progression, and replayability with the intensity and survival drama that has made The Walking Dead an enduring franchise. AMC’s trust in our team speaks to the strength of what we’re building at Ares, and this partnership marks an important step as we continue to create interactive experiences and player communities built to last.”

“The Walking Dead continues to capture so many fans’ imaginations, seamlessly blending the drama of survival in extreme circumstances with the thrill of full-throttle action,” commented Clayton Neuman, VP of Games & Franchise at AMC “Our partners at Ares Interactive have created an experience that captures the dangers of the apocalypse, along with the sheer fun of battling herds of walkers. The Walking Dead: Aftermath is easy to pick up, impossible to put down, and we can’t wait for people to play it.”

The Walking Dead: Aftermath delivers fast, replayable action grounded in the tension and survivalism that define The Walking Dead. Additional details, including character reveals, gameplay features, and pre-registration timing, will be announced in the weeks ahead. Fans can join the official Discord server for The Walking Dead: Aftermath for the latest news and updates.

Steam Controller Will Be Available on May 4th

Valve has officially announced the highly anticipated return of its bespoke hardware with the all-new Steam Controller, set to launch worldwide on May 4th, 2026, at 10 a.m. Pacific. Designed as a universal input device for your entire library, the controller allows gamers to play however they want across PCs (Windows, Mac, and Linux), laptops, the Steam Deck, and any device running Steam or Steam Link. Furthermore, the controller is future-proofed to work seamlessly with Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame. It will be available for $99 USD (with inclusive regional pricing at $149 CAD, €99, £85, $149 AUD, and 419 PLN) directly on Steam in the U.S., Canada, U.K., EU, and Australia. Players in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan can also grab the device through the official regional distributor, Komodo Station.

This high-performance, ergonomic gamepad brings significant upgrades to the table, most notably introducing next-generation magnetic thumbsticks with TMR technology for improved longevity and precision. Alongside full-sized controls, the gamepad features Valve’s signature trackpads, customizable rear grip buttons, and a new grip-enabled gyro known as Grip Sense. To keep players connected and powered up, the Steam Controller comes bundled with a unique, multi-purpose puck. This accessory clicks magnetically into the controller to serve as a convenient charging station, while simultaneously acting as a wireless transmitter for a fast, stable connection. Supported by a robust battery life capable of delivering 35+ hours of gameplay, the new Steam Controller is built for long hauls in your favorite virtual worlds.