Author - Jerry Paxton

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game Physical Editions Out Now

Hold the horror in the palm of your hands with the Terrifier: The ARTcade Game Physical Standard and Collector’s Edition! In an era where digital reigns supreme, nothing beats the feeling of an actual copy of a game on your shelf or in your console. And that feeling becomes even more thrilling when you get a bunch of goodies that would even make Art the Clown smile.

Available now at select retailers for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, gaming and horror fans alike can get the Physical Standard and Collector’s Edition and bask in the gory glory that is Terrifier: The ARTcade Game.

Art Approved Collector’s Items:

  • Art and Vicky Hard Enamel Pins
  • “Puke” Bag
  • Reversible Poster
  • Bloody Gameplay Gloves
  • Physical Copy of Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
  • Character Sticker Set
  • Art’s Mix Soundtrack
  • Art’s Art Book
  • Premium Collector’s Box
  • Special Thank You Letter
  • Instruction Manual
  • Exclusive Digital Content
    • Hardcore Mode with Alternate Ending
    • New Character Skin
    • Extra Gallery

Experience a bloody 2D beat ‘em up with a main theme composed by Cody Carpenter, son of the infamous John Carpenter. You’ll be hooked into the horror from the get-go as you fight from stage to stage, putting a stop to the film productions trying to make a buck off of Art’s likeness. Choose from multiple characters and team up with friends in up to 4-player co-op!

Blizzard Entertainment Posts Blizzard Yearbook 2025

Today, Blizzard Entertainment posted the “Blizzard Yearbook 2025” on Blizzard.com. A new format for the traditional year-in-review post, the Blizzard Yearbook offers a look back on the past 12 months in the style of a classic high school yearbook. From game releases to industry events, community celebrations to on-campus fun, the nostalgia is in high gear, complemented by class superlatives, doodles, and friendly graffiti within the Yearbook’s pages.

“I continue to be blown away by the incredible work our colleagues produce across Blizzard and am so excited to share what we’re prepping for 2026,” said Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment, in her opening message of the Yearbook as a nod to both this year and the next. “Not only will we have major expansion releases with countless surprises in store, we’ll also be gathering again at BlizzCon 2026 in what we hope will be an unforgettable experience as one big community.”

One of Blizzard’s favorite year-end traditions is “Blizzard by the Numbers,” a collection of fun facts and stats highlighting the astronomical power of Blizzard players in 2025. “Blizzard by the Numbers” pages are spread throughout the Yearbook, celebrating each game universe and the Battle.net platform. Some of these stats include:

  • Battle.net: Over 51 million people played a Blizzard game this year! If all of you attended one BlizzCon, we’d need around 1,500 BlizzCons! So many BlizzCons… 💙
  • World of Warcraft (Modern): Over 1.2 billion bosses pulled. If each boss fight lasted just 60 seconds, you spent the equivalent of over 2,000 years fighting bosses.
  • Diablo IV: Over 30 million Mythics acquired. This is akin to harvesting the teeth from nearly a million human skulls and forging them into Mythics.
  • Overwatch 2: Damage: Over 29 trillion. The equivalent of Reinhardt swinging his hammer every second, non-stop, for over 10,000 years to meet the community’s damage output!

Check out the Blizzard Yearbook 2025 on Blizzard.com.

The Blizzard Yearbook was assembled by the unofficial “Blizzard Yearbook Committee,” a group of writers, designers, and other Blizzard employees who contributed to its development.

Legendary Pilots Announcement Trailer

Legendary Pilots, a stylised indie flight simulator focused on the life and career of a pilot, is ready for takeoff. The game will launch free on iOS and Android TODAY, while a premium PC version is officially announced for Steam, coming soon.

Built around the fantasy of growing as a pilot rather than strict realism, Legendary Pilots delivers a rich and immersive experience that blends hands-on flying with career progression and airline management. Inspired by classic games and crafted by a solo developer with a deep passion for aviation, it offers a distinctive take on the flight simulator genre.

The upcoming PC release represents the definitive premium edition of Legendary Pilots, designed for players seeking a complete, uninterrupted experience. With a stylised retro presentation, expanded career depth, and a carefully balanced economy, the PC version invites players to fully immerse themselves in the world of commercial aviation – from their first flight to building a competitive airline.

At the same time, Legendary Pilots will debut on mobile devices as a free-to-play release, making its core gameplay accessible to a wide audience while preserving the depth and personality that define the game.

Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator Mission Pack Trailer

In large national parks, there is not only plenty for visitors to do, but the park rangers are also on their feet all day to make the park the spectacular natural experience that attracts tourists and outdoor enthusiasts in droves.

Besides routine tasks like repairing minor damage, removing trash, or providing information, there are also some jobs that are less commonplace. In today’s mission trailer for Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator, publisher astragon Entertainment and developer To-Go Games offer a glimpse into some of these.

Alongside everyday tasks and callouts, several main missions await players in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator at the start of the upcoming Early Access release. These missions unlock new park areas and their associated tasks, visitor groups, and of course, additional flora and fauna. Divided into several sections, main missions not only represent game progression upon completion, but also provide some entertaining variety to the virtual ranger’s daily routine.

To give some examples, during a regular trail opening the rangers might pick up the traces of a missing hiker who desperately needs their help to get back on the right path, or they might search for the visitor center’s popular mascot, a small racoon, that has gone for a stroll through the park and is now causing plenty of chaos.

Things get more serious in other main missions, which involve clearing storm damage and repairing an important bridge, or when poachers are lurking in the park and setting traps that can be dangerous not only for animals but also humans.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Alpha Launches on Steam

Today, with the blessing of the God Emperor, Owlcat Games launches the alpha of the upcoming CRPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy on Steam. Founders who purchased either the Developers Digital Pack or the Collectors Edition will become faithful members of the Inquisition in the Calixis Sector and investigate cults, conspiracies and other mysteries threatening Humanity.

In the alpha, players will team up with several acolytes of the Inquisition — and even some Xenos, if that’s what it takes to pursue their ambitions. Among the group of available companions are a Kroot outcast, a deadly Medicae specialist, an Ogryn with higher than average intelligence, and more. With 10-15 hours of estimated playtime in the alpha, players will learn the basics of the revamped combat system, get to know the ins and outs of the Inquisition and uncover mysteries with the new detective system. As part of the Holy Orders of the Emperor’s Inquisition, players must look for clues, interrogate suspects and come to conclusions — and woe betide those found guilty!

Inquisitors will experience how the world around them changes with their decisions: characters will remember who you accuse, who you spare, and how you behave. Storylines and even the environment itself will be altered by the consequences of their actions.

The alpha also showcases a number of improved gameplay features: movement on the map is much more vertical than it was in Rogue Trader and the combat system offers new tactical options, like suppressing an enemy by attacking weak points, or breaking their resolve without killing them. This gives players even more new paths and opportunities to play the game their way.

The alpha will stay open for several months; fans can join at any time by becoming Founders. Player feedback will be integrated into the beta and final version of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.

Dune: Awakening Chapter 3 Announcement Trailer

Developer and publisher Funcom revealed today the first details of Chapter 3, the next free update coming soon to Dune: Awakening, the open world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune as well as Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s blockbuster movies.

Chapter 3 Free Update: Bigger and Better Endgame
Most of the improvements and additions in Chapter 3 come directly from player requests and feedback. One of the most popular requests has been providing players with more avenues for progression once they reach tier 6. Chapter 3 aims to deliver on that, providing players with deeper choices and more meaningful ways to advance in both PvE and other playstyles.

“We know players want a richer experience late in the game, and this update lays essential foundations for what’s coming next,” said Joel Bylos, Creative Director on Dune: Awakening. “We’ve rebuilt the Landsraad system from the ground up, added new ways to earn rewards whether you play solo or in groups, expanded faction ranks, and introduced the new Specialisation system. It also includes new locations in the overland with brand-new missions and unique repeatable Testing Stations with escalating difficulty for additional rewards. Our goal is to give players more options in the late game than ever.”

That’s far from an exhaustive list. A massive amount of changes, improvements, and additions make Chapter 3 the biggest update to Dune: Awakening since launch.

Combat also sees several improvements alongside the introduction of the Dual Blades, Pyrocket, and a full Rapier rework. For those who can’t wait to see where the main story goes, Chapter 3 picks up where Chapter 2 left off, offering hours more story-driven survival gameplay.

Raiders of the Broken Lands Paid DLC: More Stuff to Build With
Releasing at the same time as the free Chapter 3 update is Raiders of the Broken Lands, included at no extra cost in the Season Pass. This DLC responds to one of the biggest player asks: more stuff to build with! This comes in the form of a whopping 73 building pieces and 17 decorations inspired by the Imperium’s Smugglers, as well as a dedicated stillsuit set, a light and heavy armor set, weapon variants, swatches, and emotes.

Here’s a visual overview of what’s coming in the Chapter 3 free update and the Raiders of the Broken Lands DLC:

Fulqrum Publishing Announces Lovecraftian Days 2026

Fulqrum Publishing is excited to announce Lovecraftian Days 2026, the fourth annual week-long celebration dedicated to H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror legacy and its influence on gaming.

Running April 9-16, 2026, the festival will bring together dozens of publishers and developers worldwide for a week of new game announcements and releases, exclusive demos and early access opportunities, special discounts, developer interviews, and community events. Confirmed participants include developers and publishers behind beloved titles such as Stygian: Outer Gods, Decadent, Dredge, Still Wakes the Deep, Inscryption, Darkest Dungeon II, Worshippers of Cthulhu, The Shrouded Isle, Alone in the Dark, Slay the Princess, Barotrauma, Dusk, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Cultist Simulator and many more. The festivities kick off with a traditional live showcase on April 9, with major announcements continuing through April 16.

To brighten up the wait, players are now invited to join the Lovecraftian Games Discord for the latest news and early announcements before and after the festival. Moreover, throughout the festival week, it will additionally feature pre-event coverage and sneak peeks, exclusive giveaways, community discussions and live updates of the event.

Lovecraftian Days 2026 starts 10am PT / 7pm CET on April 9, 2026, and will run through to 10am PT / 7pm CET on April 16, 2026.

World War Z x The Walking Dead – DLC Reveal Trailer

Today Saber Interactive revealed that the next campaign DLC for World War Z, the best-selling co-op zombie shooter based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film, will take players to the terrifying world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Experience a new battle for survival against the relentless undead in three new story chapters featuring some of the most legendary characters and locations from the iconic franchise. World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC will launch in January 2026 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

And now’s the perfect time to celebrate – today Saber Interactive also announced that World War Z has officially crossed over 30 million players across all platforms since its original release!

Undead apocalypses collide like never before in World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC, a new campaign episode featuring three thrilling stories starring characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead – Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne – with the voices of Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprising their fan-favorite characters. From the Prison to the Alexandria Safe Zone and Grady Memorial Hospital, you’ll fight to survive against new versions of World War Z’s infamous Zeke swarms inspired by The Walking Dead’s uniquely slower-moving but no less deadly Walkers.

World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC Features:

  • Experience a new story campaign set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead
  • Take on three new chapters: the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone and Grady Memorial Hospital
  • Four playable survivors: Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan
  • Two new melee weapons: Michonne’s Katana and Negan’s Bat “Lucille”
  • Two new weapon skins: Rick’s Revolver and Daryl’s Crossbow
  • World War Z’s signature Zekes have been transformed into Walkers
  • New special Zeke – Spiked Walkers: An even deadlier variant of Walker with tougher defenses that is impervious to melee until it’s been knocked prone. Force them to the ground with enough damage, then go in for a quick melee kill before it rises again!

“Saber has built incredible partnerships across the biggest horror universes and properties, so joining forces with The Walking Dead felt like a natural fit for World War Z,” said Matthew Karch, CEO and co-founder of Saber Interactive. “Uniting these two worlds is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and it’s amazing to finally have it happening.”

“In the finest tradition of Reese’s and ‘two great tastes that taste great together,’ we are so excited to be partnering with Paramount and Saber to mash up two iconic zombie franchises, The Walking Dead and World War Z,” said Clayton Neuman, VP of Games and Franchise at AMC. “We can’t wait for fans of both series to see for themselves how much fun it is when Walker and Zeke worlds collide.”

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z lets you play solo with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies on screen at once in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Marseille, Rome/Vatican City, and the Kamchatka peninsula, as well as DLC campaign episodes in Las Vegas, Arizona, and – coming soon – the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead!

Honeycomb Aeronautical Echo Aviation Controller Now Shipping

Honeycomb® Aeronautical, a leading name in professional-grade flight simulation hardware, announced today that their groundbreaking Echo Aviation Controller, a unique new controller designed specifically for flight simulation on PC, has begun shipping worldwide, and is now available to purchase all over the globe.

Since its announcement a month ago, the Echo Aviation Controller has been making waves within the flight simulation community. Now aviation enthusiasts will be able to take to the skies wherever they choose – be that on the train, on a flight, or wherever they can perch a laptop. With an entire cockpit of controls crammed into one unit, flight simulation is now accessible to a whole new audience of flight fanatics.

While it may look like a regular gamepad, the Echo Aviation Controller offers an astonishing range of nuanced controls in a controller footprint, which allows for quick, effortless flight wherever you choose to take to the skies. It’s also fully compatible with Microsoft® Flight Simulator™ on PC, as well as other flight simulation software.

The Echo Aviation Controller requires no separate hardware, and combines pitch, roll, yaw, throttle, trim and core aircraft systems into one unit, offering total control over whichever aircraft you choose to fly. It features a precision analog Thumbstick with Hall Effect sensors for pitch and roll and provides smooth responsive movement, delivering full elevator and aileron input. The integrated four Throttle Levers and Trim Wheel are all independently assignable, accommodating both single and multi-engine aircraft. On the back of the controller lies a specialised Hall Effect Rudder Paddle System featuring paddles which move in opposition to accurately simulate rudder input, providing remarkably realistic control with no need for external pedals.

When using the Echo Aviation Controller, flight simmers will have all essential flight controls within their hands without the need for complex keyboard mapping – something that can often snap pilots out of the immersion of their journey. Physical controls for landing gear, flaps and parking brake will be at their fingertips leaving them ready to soar.

REANIMAL Goes Gold

Co-op horror adventure REANIMAL from Tarsier Studios, the creators of Little Nightmares I and II, has officially gone gold! THQ Nordic has confirmed that the game is now complete and on track for a cross-platform launch on Nintendo Switch 2™, PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on Friday, February 13th, 2026!

Pre-Order REANIMAL now to Secure the Foxhead & Muttonhead Masks:
Website: https://reanimal.thqnordic.com
Steam: https://thqn.net/re-steam
PlayStation: https://thqn.net/re-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/re-xbox
Epic: https://thqn.net/re-egs

Play the demo NOW:
Play the Steam demo: https://thqn.net/REdemo
PS5: https://thqn.net/re-demo-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/re-demo-xbox