Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the highly acclaimed survivors-like developed by Games Farm and published by Grindstone, has received Steam Deck Verified status, confirming optimised performance on Valve’s popular handheld device.
The “Verified” status signifies that Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel runs seamlessly, providing players with a smooth and immersive experience whether at home or on the go. Now is the ideal time to experience the action – players can grab their Deck, warm up their battle-hardened thumbs, and explore the latest Svartalfheim Descent update – which introduces a new class, realm, god, and more.
Leading gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today announced the brand is now the official gaming headset and fight stick partner for the 12th season of the popular Street Fighter™ tournament series, Capcom Pro Tour 2025 (CPT 2025). For CPT 2025, Turtle Beach will be providing the brand’s top-rated Stealth 700 wireless gaming headsets and its highly esteemed Victrix Pro KO Leverless and Victrix Pro FS Arcade fight sticks.
Kicking off the partnership this week at Combo Breaker 2025, players from all over the world descend upon the Midwest as they compete in the second offline Premier tournament of CPT 2025, offering competitors the chance to gain critical early season points in their journey to Capcom Cup XII qualification. Combo Breaker, now in its 10th year, is a highly popular annual gaming festival dedicated to competitive fighting games that showcases a vast number of tournaments, community activities, exhibitors, vendors, artists and more.
“Turtle Beach and Victrix are proud to be the officially licensed gaming peripheral partner for Capcom Pro Tour,” said Billy Brisebois, Sr. Brand Marketing Manager, Turtle Beach Corporation. “With victory in mind, our award-winning Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick and Turtle Beach Stealth 700 wireless headset are built for competitive gamers looking to make their mark during the CPT 2025. We’re excited for a full year of gaming with our friends at Capcom and look forward to seeing competitors and fans at more upcoming events like EVO Las Vegas!”
Rick Thiher, Event Director at Combo Breaker added, “Victrix has been one of the most reliable partners in the fighting game community, to the point where Combo Breaker’s show floor would feel foreign without their crew laser engraving arcade sticks on-site. Seeing them expand their support of the community to the whole Capcom Pro Tour is an exciting development.”
Recently named 2024 Best Tech at the 2025 EVO Awards, the fully customizable Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick is designed to fit any fighting gamer’s platform preference and play style, and to level-up the execution of their combination capabilities in a match. Hot-swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches, customizable RGB lighting, a removable aluminum top plate, and up to 16 moveable and mappable buttons make this fight stick’s ultra-premium design exceed the highest standard, and these standout features and components combo to deliver an unmatched fighting game experience. Available for $249.99 MSRP at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700wireless multiplatform gaming headset is redesigned for a third generation of premium game sound. Gamers can dominate on consoles and PC with the Stealth 700’s CrossPlay dual wireless transmitter system, which includes two wireless USB transmitters allowing gamers to easily change the headset’s audio source at the touch of a button. Additionally, simultaneous Bluetooth 5.2 keeps players connected to their mobile devices while never losing game audio. The new Stealth 700 also features massive and powerful 60mm Eclipse™ Dual Drivers, a third-generation flip-to-mute mic with A.I. noise-cancellation and echo reduction to ensure gamers sound excellent, a whopping 80-hour battery life with quick-charge functionality, and much more. Available for $199.99 MSRP at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers.
Competition for CPT 2025 will be played on the critically acclaimed Street Fighter™ 6 which has sold more than four million units since launch. Street Fighter 6 represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter series with a combo of unique fighting game innovations, brimming with content across three brand new game modes – Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub. Players around the world can get their hands on all the hard-hitting action now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, WindowsPC, and via Steam. Additionally, Street Fighter 6 and Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition will be available on Nintendo Switch™ 2 starting on June 5, 2025.
After generating early buzz during its debut at the OTK Games Expo, Toplitz Productions has officially released the latest trailer for its upcoming post-apocalyptic survival title, Permafrost – now available to wishlist on Steam.
Set in a frozen future brought on by the catastrophic shattering of the moon, Permafrost presents a world where ice has swallowed civilization, and the few who remain fight for survival among fractured factions, deadly cold fronts, and crumbling remnants of the past. The new trailer offers an in-depth look at the game’s bleak and beautiful setting, its survival-driven tension, and the human stories buried beneath the snow.
Trailer Highlights:
Frozen Wastelands: A devastated open world shaped by ice, collapse, and the remnants of once-thriving cities.
Survival at Its Core: Endure brutal weather, scarcity, and the constant threat of violence.
Faction Tensions: Align with or oppose rival groups trying to control what little is left.
Canine Companion: You’re not alone. A loyal dog by your side helps you track, survive, and stay human.
Multiplayer Co-op: Brave the cold alone or with others as you can choose to survive the frozen wasteland with up to 3 other players.
Gritty Visuals & Storytelling: A grounded, atmospheric take on survival after the fall of humanity.
Good morrow, my liege! After 150,000 demo downloads, three times as many as Stronghold: Definitive Edition achieved back in 2023, Firefly Studios has compiled thousands of players’ feedback for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. Channeling these into player requested enhancements, several key improvements are now being made for the game’s release.
Ahead of its July 15th launch, Firefly dives into some of these community requested features and confirms key information on maximum unit counts in their final ‘Feature Spotlight’ development diary.
“Demos are vital to the success of our games” said Nick Tannahill, Firefly Studio Head. “We’ve had loads of fantastic feedback come in since our January reveal and first public demo, with enough time to implement many of these requests before launch. We keep our creative vision and goals for the game, while also getting the community involved and giving them a degree of authorship. It’s a win-win for us.”
Actively played since its original 2002 release by the Stronghold community, some of Crusader’s most knowledgeable and experienced players have given feedback on Firefly’s upcoming Definitive Edition. This feedback was studied in close detail ahead of the game’s reveal earlier this year, with a second round of suggestions gathered through the demo’s feedback form.
“All Crusader Extreme features will be included in Crusader: Definitive Edition, including the epic 10,000 units cap.”
Among the other features requested by players since January, including raising the overall troop count to a whopping 10,000 soldiers in a single game to match that of Stronghold Crusader Extreme, is the addition of Islamic buildings and related workers for the game’s Arabic and Bedouin Lords, as well as many vital bug fixes. The latter addresses specific exploits and issues discovered by the game’s most dedicated players across more than 20 years of play.
From map sizes up to four times the size of those available in the original, through to custom toggles for skirmish mode and online leaderboards, Firefly are striving to tick every possible box for fans of the original game, collating feedback before and after the reveal. A definitive edition should include absolutely everything players want out of Crusader and that’s what this final version of the game intends to deliver.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and A24 today announced their collaboration with writer and director Alex Garland for a live-action film adaptation of FromSoftware Inc.’s world-renowned video game ELDEN RING™.
ELDEN RING was created under the guidance of FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki, based on a mythological story written by George R. R. Martin, author of the fantasy novel series, “A Song of Ice and Fire.”
To bring the epic world and intense action of ELDEN RING to film, the project will be led by filmmaker Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War, Warfare) as writer and director. The film will be produced by Peter Rice alongside Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA, and George R. R. Martin and Vince Gerardis.
ELDEN RING is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world. The game allows players to explore vast environments and dungeons to discover the unknown and enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming obstacles and challenges. Combining the development capabilities of FromSoftware and the marketing power of Bandai Namco Entertainment’s overseas network, this title was released on February 25, 2022, and has shipped more than 30 million units worldwide.
An ELDEN RING spinoff, ELDEN RING™ NIGHTREIGN™, is set for simultaneous worldwide release on Friday, May 30, 2025. The title is an action game where players co-operate to overcome a variety of challenging situations. While carrying over elements from ELDEN RING, such as weapons and enemies, the game has been redesigned to provide players with a completely new gameplay experience. Players will choose from a cast of unique characters to face off against a new threat.
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, an all-in-one version of ELDEN RING for the Nintendo Switch™ 2, is set to release in 2025. It includes content from the DLC ELDEN RING™ SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE™ released in June 2024 and four new armor sets and a new appearance customization feature for Torrent the Spectral Steed (3 variants) have also been added to this edition. Players can look forward to playing ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition anytime, anywhere on the Nintendo Switch 2.
SEGA has announced Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, the definitive edition of Captain Titus and the Ultramarines’ fight against the Ork Hordes.
Updated for a new generation by SneakyBox with 4K resolution, modernised controls, an interface overhaul, improved character models and remastered audio, the Master Crafted Edition brings the fight, the gore and the glory closer, louder and with greater impact than ever before. Experience this landmark third-person shooter set within the grim darkness and ceaseless conflict of the Warhammer 40,000 universe like never before.
Enter the fray, protect the Imperial Forge world Graia and experience the events that cemented Captain Titus’ place in the history of the Ultramarines. For the Emperor.
“Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition isn’t just a technical upgrade – it’s a thoughtful restoration,” said Producer Vaidas Mikelskas from SneakyBox.
“We aimed to preserve the spirit of the original while modernizing the experience for today’s players.
“This is more than just Master Crafted Edition, it’s a respectful dialogue between past and present, preserving what made the original special while making it shine for a new generation of players.”
GAMEPLAY FEATURES
Storm Into Battle: Experience 40,000 years of combat, evolved. Step fearlessly into the heart of combat as Captain Titus, an unstoppable Space Marine. Titus will not hide and does not cower, as he purges all that stands.
Unleash A Devastating Arsenal: Deal death from a distance with high-caliber ranged weapons and stand toe-to-toe with the enemy with the brutal chainsword, all the while protected by your Ceramite armor.
Define Your Class: In Multiplayer mode unlock and upgrade weapons, armor and abilities to further empower combat options and personalise your Space Marine to match your preferred playstyle. Experiment and explore all of the options provided by the Imperium.
Updated Ork Identity: The Ork horde’s identity is fully aligned with the latest Warhammer 40,000 lore, benefitting from new character models and over 100 new voice lines.
Modernised UI and Control Scheme: Take the fight to Ork horde with reworked and improved UI and control options, updated for a new generation of players.
Take The Fight Online: Form a squad or warband to face off in 8 vs 8 online matches. Earn experience and unlock new weapons and armor to customize the Devastator, Assault, and Tactical Marine classes.
TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS
A selection of meaningful and respectful technical upgrades grace Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition.
4K Resolution: Available on PC and Xbox X
Greatly Improved Textures: For enhanced environmental depth and fidelity
Graphics Engine Overhaul: Rewritten for the modernisation of 3D models and visual effects
New User Interface: Original Flash-based UI replaced with a more modern, user-friendly for improved player experience
Remastered Audio: Features additional enemy voice-over lines and improved support for modern audio systems
32-bit to 64-bit System Upgrade: Providing improved and more stable gameplay
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition will be available at $39.99 on PC, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X/S on June 10, 2025.
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
World of Darkness today announced that it is rebranding to White Wolf and is now the official licensing and publishing entity for all its transmedia properties, including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and Hunter: The Reckoning. As part of the rebrand, White Wolf and Paradox Interactive are working together as co-publishers for Vampire: The Masquerade–Bloodlines 2, launching in October 2025. Additionally, World of Darkness tabletop role-playing game and IP development will move in-house, enabling the studio to expand and deepen its commitment to games and gameplay systems that complement its story worlds.
This marks a new era for White Wolf, empowering the brand to work closely with partners to create interconnected stories and develop more products for fans. White Wolf is unifying its vast story worlds and building on its legacy of celebrated entertainment properties that resonate with its audience.
Operating as an independent entity within Paradox Interactive, White Wolf oversees products set in World of Darkness story worlds across all major media, including video games, tabletop role-playing games, board games, streaming shows, and more. All White Wolf projects, licensed or published, will have direct access to the brand’s development resources and marketing support. White Wolf has access to a global network of distributors and partners, ensuring that World of Darkness fans worldwide can experience the brand’s compelling stories.
“The Wolf is back, baby! I’m incredibly excited and proud to bring back White Wolf as an independent business entity, taking the legendary World of Darkness IP portfolio into the future. Establishing a dedicated publishing wing for our internally developed tabletop role-playing games strengthens our already successful licensing business. This lets us develop both classic and new IPs faster and with a clearer long-term transmedia vision, always in collaboration with our passionate fans and partners,” said Marco Behrmann, World of Darkness Executive Vice President at Paradox Interactive. “The White Wolf name echoes in eternity, with strong brand recognition across entertainment sectors, including game makers, licensing partners, retailers, and distributors. This rebirth is a huge win for our fans because it empowers us to create the products, experiences, and worlds they want to explore.”
White Wolf is led by Marco Behrmann (World of Darkness Executive Vice President), Jason Carl (Brand Marketing Manager), Nikola Filipov (Director of Licensing), and other key members who have been instrumental in World of Darkness’ ongoing success.
Originally founded in 1991, White Wolf pioneered deep, narrative-driven, and mature role-playing games with the launch of Vampire: The Masquerade, which became a breakout hit. After Vampire: The Masquerade’s success, White Wolf continued to expand its profound lore and worldbuilding, creating more standout properties, including Werewolf: The Apocalypse, Hunter: The Reckoning, and more. As White Wolf enters a new era, the brand maintains its roots with products that are high-quality, mature, and contemporary experiences.
1047 Games opens the portal to the Splitgate 2 final beta today, welcoming players looking to ramp up their skills ahead of the game’s official launch on PC (Steam and Epic Game Store), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. 1047 also unleashed a new video for Splitgate 2’s open beta, showcasing the utterly massive amount of content that is now playable (https://www.splitgate.com/).
Splitgate 2’s final open beta showcases the signature fast-action gunplay across a variety of modes the game will offer at launch. 1047 Games promises “one more massive surprise” when they unveil the final component to the game on launch day and the game officially goes 1.0. Player progression will not reset after the beta, so stay locked in because there’s even more on the way.
Fans looking to hone their preferred playstyles across the many game modes offered in the open beta can get a glimpse of what’s available in today’s incredibly badass trailer:
The open beta will be live through Splitgate 2’s 1.0 launch and is FULLY LOADED, offering fans a deep look at what the 1047 team has been hard at work on since 2022, but it’s just the start of what is in store for 1.0 launch day and beyond. Here’s a look at what’s live today:
Debuting today is The Lab, Splitgate 2’s new map creator which allows players to design their very own maps and game modes. Start from scratch and build something awesome, no experience required.
Takedown and Four New Simulation Maps – Takedown is BACK. OG players loved playing Takedown on Splitgate’s Simulation maps. Compete to wipe out the other team before any players can respawn into the game – but there’s a catch: killing makes your team’s respawns shorter, and dying makes your team’s respawns longer. The first team to have all enemy players down at the same time wins.
Stadium 2.0 – An update of the fan-favorite arena map debuts today, joining Bypass, Eden, Frontier, Ozone and Zenith.
New 24-Player Onslaught Maps: Drought and Fracture – These two giant new additions join Glacier for the game’s “Onslaught” modes (previously called Multi-team Portal Warfare in the last Alpha).
Three More New Maps during Beta – That’s not all. Three more new maps will join Splitgate 2 between now and launch…
New Power Weapons – For the first time, in the open beta you’ll get to play with the Borealis, a new showstopping power weapon from the Meridian faction.
Hunt the Devs Returns – For those who didn’t get a chance to participate in 1047’s “Hunt the Devs” event during the Open Alpha, it’s coming back. This is another opportunity to earn an exclusive skin without paying a dime.
How it works: during any match, kill a 1047 dev wearing the special flaming disco ball skin, and you’ll receive the corresponding “Dev Killer” skin for the faction they’re playing. Kill devs playing the Aeros, Sabrask, and Meridian factions and you’ll collect all three.
Locked in yet? More than 25 weapons will be available in the open beta, arming fans with a sampling of the best Splitgate 2 has to offer, with more on the way at and post-launch. Starting today you can check out the stylish and powerful Goliath Revolver, the devastating Charger Shotgun, the appropriately-named FUBAR triple rocket launcher and many more.
During Warhammer Skulls, developer and publisher Owlcat Games made two major announcements — the release date of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s upcoming DLC, Lex Imperialis, and the highly anticipated reveal of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
Become an Inquisitor in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Step into the shadows as an acolyte of the Inquisition in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, a second narrative-driven tactical RPG set in the beloved grimdark universe. Set against the backdrop of the Noctis Aeterna and the mystery of the Tyrant Star, players will lead a warband of diverse companions in a desperate battle against heresy and corruption, from loyal Imperial subjects, such as a veteran Guardsman from the death world of Catachan, to nefarious xenos, including a bird-like Kroot mercenary. With intricate investigations, a turn-based combat system, and choices that carry grave consequences, Dark Heresy is an atmospheric dive into the brutality and mysticism of one of the Imperium’s most feared organizations. The game greatly expands on the ideas introduced in Rogue Trader and features fully voiced dialogues.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is coming to Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). The players can add the game to their wishlist and support the development process by purchasing a Founder’s Pack on the official website.
Bring Justice to the Koronus Expanse with the Lex Imperialis Expansion
Launching June 24, 2025, Lex Imperialis is the second major expansion for Warhammer 40,00: Rogue Trader. Thrusting players into the iron grip of Imperial Law, this DLC features a new 15-hour storyline that introduces the Adeptus Arbites, a faction of incorruptible enforcers, and a new companion—the grim and relentless Solomorne Anthar. With battle Familiars like cybernetic eagles and cyber-mastiffs, this DLC deeply enriches the gameplay and narrative layers of Rogue Trader.
Players who pre-purchase the new Season Pass will receive an exclusive Appearance Pack. This includes new hairstyles and augmenting implants that become instantly available for customizing their Lord Captain.
During the Warhammer Skulls Sale, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is available at 50% off across all platforms: Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, as well as on console via PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Stay up to date with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy by following Owlcat Games’ Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Discord, and YouTube.
