You are not supposed to be here. Watch the first teaser for BACKROOMS, a film by Kane Parsons whose original upload redefined the landscape of horror for a new generation.
Starring Academy Award nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
— IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE MAY 29 —
Universal Destinations & Experiences invites guests across the globe to raise their mugs in celebration of the iconic beverage from the Harry Potter series this Spring during Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal parks in Orlando, Hollywood, Japan and Beijing.
This annual tradition allows fans to celebrate their love for Butterbeer by enjoying a selection of confections that includes all-new variations of the classic favorite, and shopping exclusive Butterbeer-themed merchandise. This year’s festivities will take place from March 1 – May 31 at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Beijing Resort, and April 1 – May 17 at Universal Studios Japan.
With flavors reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread, Butterbeer has become a “must-try” for fans visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across Universal’s parks worldwide. What began as a beverage has evolved into a variety of delectable sweets that delight guests of all ages year-round, from cold, frozen, hot and non-dairy versions of the classic Butterbeer drink, to decadent desserts such as Butterbeer Potted Cream, Butterbeer Ice Cream and the Ice Lolly.
Here’s an overview of what guests can expect during Butterbeer Season at Universal’s theme parks:
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood (March 1 – May 31)
Fans can celebrate Butterbeer Season within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, and all three themed areas of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando: Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida, Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure and Ministry of Magic at the all-new Universal Epic Universe.
Both destinations will debut exclusive treats, including the new signature item of the season, the Butterbeer Waffle, available for a limited time at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley. The fan-favorite Butterbeer Cream Puff will also return to Universal Studios Hollywood, while Universal Orlando will introduce limited-time treats including a new Butterbeer Cupcake, Butterbeer Cookie Sandwich, Butterbeer Candy Apple and Butterbeer Shortbread Bar available exclusively at Honeydukes in Hogsmeade and Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop in Diagon Alley, plus a Biéraubeurre (Butterbeer) Crème Brûlée available at Café L’air de la Siréne in the Ministry of Magic.
Butterbeer Season will also mark the debut of Butterbeer-flavored truffles and macarons at Universal Orlando, which will be offered year-round at the K. Rammelle confectionary shop in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe.
A new assortment of Butterbeer-themed merchandise will also be available for purchase to commemorate the season, including a Spirit Jersey, t-shirt, bucket hat and more. Guests can shop the new collection at various retail locations across The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood or online at shopuniversal.com.
Universal Beijing Resort (March 1 – May 31)
At Universal Beijing Resort, fans can enjoy the specialty Butterbeer Cream Puff for a limited time to get in the spirit of Butterbeer Season as they explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. New Butterbeer-themed merchandise will also be arriving to Universal Beijing Resort this Spring, including a limited-edition, collectible Harry Potter 25 Years of Magic Butterbeer Stein.
Universal Studios Japan (April 1 – May 17)
For the first time ever at Universal Studios Japan, guests can enjoy a limited‑time Butterbeer Cream Puff as part of Butterbeer Season, along with Butterbeer‑themed merchandise at Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods.
For more information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Butterbeer Season at each destination, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com for Universal Orlando Resort, www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for Universal Studios Hollywood, www.USJ.co.jp for Universal Studios Japan and www.UniversalBeijingResort.com for Universal Beijing Resort.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new colorways for its next‑generation creator webcams, the Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X. Now available in Quartz and White, the stunning new finishes join classic Black to give creators more ways to build a setup that reflects their personal style.
Razer Kiyo V2 gets smarter with AI Face Retouching
Alongside the new color options, the Kiyo V2 introduces AI Face Retouching via Camo Studio for instant, studio-ready polish. Designed to look natural on camera, the adjustable feature subtly smooths imperfections, while adapting to lighting and environmental changes in real time. Users can enable this new AI tool by updating to the latest version of Camo Studio.
Other key features include:
With 4K capture, elevated aesthetics and smarter imaging tools, the refreshed Kiyo V2 lineup offers creators, streamers, and professionals a sharper, more flexible on-camera experience as it continues to deliver effortless pro-grade video with simplicity and pro-level control.
Razer Kiyo V2 X: Simple Setup. Serious Quality. Now in Quartz and White.
Also launching in Quartz and White, the Kiyo V2 X brings streamlined, high-quality video performance to creators, streamers, and professionals seeking an accessible upgrade. It delivers 1440P resolution at up to 60 FPS, striking a sweet spot between sharper detail and smoother motion than standard webcams. The higher frame rate keeps movement looking clean and natural – ideal for streams, product demos and everyday video calls – while fast autofocus and a wide-angle lens help keep visuals crisp and subjects in focus even during motion.
With plug-and-play simplicity and versatile imaging tools, the Kiyo V2 X delivers impressive on-camera clarity without added complexity. A built-in microphone provides clear, dependable audio, making it an ideal choice for streamers, professionals, and creators who want a clean, modern aesthetic with minimal setup.
For more information on the Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X, please visit https://rzr.to/kiyo-line.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Razer Kiyo V2 – Black / Quartz / White
$149.99 USD / €169.99 MSRP
Available now at Razer.com, RazerStores, and select retailers worldwide.
Receive complimentary lifetime license to Camo Studio with every purchase of a Razer Kiyo V2.
Razer Kiyo V2 X – Black / Quartz / White
99.99 USD / €109.99 MSRP
Available now at Razer.com, RazerStores, and select retailers worldwide.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Mobile, a free-to-play, tactical first-person shooter mobile game from the renowned Rainbow Six franchise, is now available worldwide for all players on iOS and Android devices.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal with the help of many Codev studios, Rainbow Six Mobile delivers a true Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege experience, where tactical gameplay meets fast-paced action. Players will face off in 5v5 Player-vs-Player (PvP) matches in the core game mode: Attack vs. Defense. Attackers will deploy observation drones to gain intel and strategically breach through destructible walls, floors and ceilings while defenders will barricade all entry points and use spy cameras or traps to secure their location. With its focus on strategy, tension, teamwork, and high‑stakes decision‑making, Rainbow Six Mobile keeps the full DNA of Rainbow Six intact, offering an experience that feels instantly familiar to long‑time fans, fully adapted and optimized for mobile.
“The entire Rainbow Six Mobile team is incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and we can’t wait for players around the world to finally get their hands on it,” says Olivier Albarracin, Game Director on Rainbow Six Mobile. “Bringing the intensity, strategy, and teamwork of Rainbow Six into a truly mobile-first experience has been both a challenge and a thrill. We’re excited for players to discover the depth of the gameplay, the care our team has poured into every detail, and the new ways this version of Siege can be played and enjoyed on the go.”
Rainbow Six Mobile has been developed exclusively for mobile, blending new features created specifically for this version with key elements carried over from Rainbow Six Siege, including:
With the game’s worldwide launch, Rainbow Six Mobile also kicks off its first global season: Operation Sand Wraith. Arriving one week early, this season brings a desert‑inspired atmosphere, fresh content, and a new Operator, Deimos.
Designed as a precise and methodical hunter, Deimos uses his unique DeathMARK Tracker ability to lock onto a single enemy and force a tense one‑on‑one duel until one of them is taken out.
Operation Sand Wraith sets the tone for what’s ahead and welcomes players into a new chapter of Rainbow Six Mobile.
SoulQuest, the Kickstarter-successful 2D action hack-and-slash from SoulBlade Studio LLC, has released a newly updated demo now live during Steam Next Fest following its feature in Indie Fan Fest.
The game puts players in control of Alys as she battles mythic enemies, navigates precision platforming challenges, and rises to confront the gods themselves. Blending fast, expressive combat with a character-driven narrative, SoulQuest continues to build momentum as players dive into its evolving combat and progression systems. Published by indie.io, the title arrives at Steam Next Fest with its most refined demo yet.
Built around skill-driven encounters and deliberate traversal, SoulQuest draws inspiration from character action staples like Devil May Cry, bringing style-based combat and performance grading into a 2D action platformer. Players chain attacks, launch aerial combos, unlock new abilities, and push for higher combat rankings as difficulty increases, with encounters designed to reward mastery and precision.
Set against lore-rich, beautifully crafted pixel art environments, the game follows Alys on her emotional quest through a world shaped by gods and mythic forces.
This updated demo offers a sharper look at the game’s story pacing and level flow while expanding combat and platforming difficulty. Taking place shortly after the opening mission of the full game, it introduces a brand-new zone filled with new enemy types and increased challenge designed to showcase the depth of the combat system.
Expanding meaningfully on earlier builds, this demo also introduces the first-ever playable God Boss fight along with additional enemy encounters and new content for players to uncover. It provides both returning players and newcomers with a substantial hands-on experience during Steam Next Fest.
With Steam Next Fest underway, players can download the SoulQuest demo now on Steam and wishlist the game to follow Alys’s journey toward confronting the gods themselves.
Calling all beavers (or friends of beavers:) the release date for the 1.0 launch of the acclaimed lumberpunk city-builder Timberborn has been pushed back a week!
Initially set to launch on March 5th, the game will now now launch into 1.0 and out of Early Access on Thursday, March 12th.
The beaver-brained developers at Mechanistry announced the decision today in a note shared on Steam:
“Hello, everyone! As you probably know, Timberborn 1.0 was supposed to come out next week. But since then, two major games have announced releases on the same day. Beavers are very polite, so we’re making room and moving our release one week later, to:
MARCH 12, 2026!
Times are rough, and we do not want to steal their thunder with our launch. Totally.
See you on March 12, 2026!
– Team Timberborn”
Publisher Kalypso Media and Developer Kite Games have today announced that Sudden Strike 5, their upcoming Real-Time Strategy WWII game and latest installment in the Sudden Strike series, will have a playable demo during the Steam Next Fest from today, February 23rd, up until March 2nd. This comes following a successful Closed Beta period last year and nearly a decade since the previous game, Sudden Strike 4, released in 2017.
Generals, prepare to fall in line and command the forces of two out of the three factions across two specially selected missions, “Attack on Monte Cassino” (Western Allies) and “Defence of Sevastopol” (Soviets) – the final game will also include the ability to play as the Axis forces. These two missions are just a taste of the full game, which will include a massive 25-missions across the three faction campaigns, ranging from icy tundra to the blistering heat of Northern Africa. At launch, the full game will feature 25 missions, multiplayer modes, along with additional balancing, and improvements not present in this demo.
Check out the demo for Sudden Strike 5 now, exclusively on Steam Next Fest until March 2nd. The team at Kalypso will be showcasing the demo live at 4 pm BST on the Kalypso Media YouTube channel, and if you missed the AMA past week, highlights of the Q&A from Kite Games are available on Steam.
The full game will launch later this year across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5, and will bring with it more than 300 unique units and even more tactical possibilities.
Today, 2K released the latest Ringside Report, narrated by WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes, detailing updates coming to The Island in WWE 2K26.
In The Island’s new storyline, Roman Reigns is no longer the top dog. Three Orders, each with a distinct identity and methodology, are now vying for control: The Order of Tradition, led by Rhodes himself, The Order of Shadows led by Rhea Ripley, and the Order of Anarchy led by WWE 2K26 Standard Edition cover Superstar CM Punk. Players must choose which Order to join, which will influence their viewpoint as the story unfolds.
A new brawl environment, The Scrapyard, is available not only as a centerpiece of The Island, but also selectable for Exhibition matches. The Scrapyard offers interactive environmental elements, including a launch pad, shopping cart and steel beam, and increased verticality, allowing combatants to take their battles to new heights.
New customization options for the MySUPERSTAR builder include the Photo Face feature and World Taunts, which allow players to better express themselves in The Island’s social setting, while the new Prestige System rewards players’ advancement with Prestige Quests, higher OVR levels, and more power, badges, and rewards.
The new Towers repeatable PVE experience offers players the opportunity to choose from small, medium or large tower runs to earn Order Reputation and rewards. Mega-Challenge Tower Events tied to each season’s theme will offer rare rewards for players able to complete them.
Additional updates include the new co-op MyTAG multiplayer feature, allowing two players to form a team and participate in cooperative PvP matches, Seasonal Ranked Play which rewards the top 10 players on weekly leaderboard with a Championship belt, and new match types including Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way and 2v2 PvP.
Four editions of WWE 2K26 are available: Standard Edition, King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition. The Show Never Stops!
For more information on WWE 2K26, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtag #WWE2K26.
Following its massive success with over 75 million registered users worldwide, Nexon America is bringing the globally beloved mobile sensation, MapleStory M, to Steam on March 18. This platform expansion marks a major milestone for the game, bringing the game’s signature auto-battling experience to the desktop. Fully optimized for PC, it offers a seamless way to enjoy the classic MMORPG with the convenience of AFK and offline progression.
As part of Steam Next Fest, a public demo of MapleStory M is available to play now through the official launch. This limited-time preview allows veterans and newcomers to experience the refined PC controls and nostalgic gameplay ahead of the official launch on March 18.
Power in Numbers: Players Unlock Community Rewards Together!
To celebrate the journey to Steam, Nexon is launching a massive Wishlist Milestone Event. Every wishlist brings the community one step closer to premium rewards. Milestones are set at 20K, 40K, 60K, and 80K, culminating in a 100K grand prize. If the community hits the final goal, exclusive login rewards will be distributed to all players following the March update.
Score Free Crystals: The Wishlist Giveaway
Want to kickstart your Steam adventure with a massive currency boost? Our Wishlist Screenshot Event is officially live! We are giving away 600 Crystals to 50 lucky Maplers. To enter, simply wishlist MapleStory M on Steam and share a screenshot in the comment section of our Official Facebook Post. Winners will be randomly selected when the event concludes on launch day on March 18.
Join a Global Community
With millions of Maplers already exploring the world on mobile, the Steam launch opens the doors for even more heroes to join the fray. Whether you’re a returning veteran looking for that 2D nostalgia or a new adventurer ready to make your mark, there has never been a better time to start your journey. Connect with other players on our official channels and find your guild today!
For more information and the latest event updates, please visit the Official MapleStory M Website and wishlist the game on Steam.
Developer Krams Design and publisher DANGEN Entertainment have announced The Big Hollow: 1982, a dark, 2D animated murder mystery launching on PC later in 2026. Players can start the investigation today with a free demo, now available on Steam and GOG.
A tightly crafted 2–3 hour investigative thriller, The Big Hollow: 1982 delivers a complete, self-contained case focused on psychological profiling, grounded crime scene analysis and cinematic storytelling. Designed as a lean, distraction-free experience, the game emphasizes deduction and behavioral interpretation over filler dialogue or sprawling exploration.
