Author - Jerry Paxton

Arma Reforger 1.3: Fire Support Update Out Now

Bohemia Interactive is excited to announce the release of Arma Reforger 1.3: Fire Support update. This latest update offers an arsenal of new vehicles, weapons, and gameplay enhancements that significantly reshape the combat experience. With devastating mortar barrages, gunship helicopters, and destructible buildings and trees, no position is truly safe and players must adapt to survive!

New Combat Vehicles & Helicopter Gunships

Two formidable infantry fighting vehicles have arrived on the battlefield. The LAV-25, equipped with a 25mm M242 autocannon and 7.62mm M240 coaxial machine gun, grants US forces a powerful new frontline asset with a 7x optical sight for long-range engagements. Furthermore, the BRDM-2, a lighter reconnaissance vehicle, strengthens Soviet and FIA forces with its 14.5mm KPVT machine gun and 7.62mm PKT.

The UH-1H and Mi-8MT helicopters are no longer just transports, as they now feature gunship variants with detachable rocket pods and advanced collimator sights for precision targeting. With multiple ammunition options and enhanced firepower, pilots can dominate the battlefield from above.

Mortars & Destruction Mechanics

Arma Reforger introduces realistic and immersive mortar systems that allow players to suppress enemy advances, disrupt supply lines, and rain destruction from kilometers away. The Soviet 2B14 82mm mortar and US M252 81mm mortar require coordination with spotters for maximum impact.

A truly dynamic battlefield is now a reality, as buildings collapse and trees fall. Mortar strikes, helicopter rocket barrages, and vehicle combat reshape the environment!

New Singleplayer Scenario: Elimination

A brand new singleplayer mission places players in the boots of a US Special Forces operative tasked with eliminating a high-ranking Soviet officer in Régina. Whether sniping from a distance, setting an explosive ambush, or infiltrating up close with a suppressed weapon, the mission offers multiple approaches to success.

Additional Enhancements & Overhauled Game Systems

  • Expanded Vehicle Logistics: Transport trucks (M923A1, URAL-4320) now carry up to 1,500 supplies. New UAZ-452 transport and cargo variants improve mobility and supply capacity. FIA forces now have access to UAZ-452, BTR-70, and BRDM-2 vehicles. Civilian variants of UH-1H and Mi-8 helicopters have been introduced.
  • Ranked Ammunition Supply Depots: Players must rank up before accessing more advanced weapons and gear, balancing the arsenal system.
  • Conflict Mode Enhancements: Players can no longer spawn on contested bases, making strategy and planning more critical. Capture timers now depend on radio network connectivity, increasing tactical depth. Smaller conflict game modes have been introduced for faster-paced battles.
  • AI Upgrades: AI soldiers now track moving targets better, take cover more effectively, counterattack, and execute flanking maneuvers, making them a deadlier and more realistic threat.

Arma Reforger 1.3: Fire Support update brings a unique level of battlefield intensity and realism. Bohemia Interactive invites players to test their tactical skills, master new arsenals, and experience the chaos of full-scale warfare. The battlefield is evolving!

MicroProse to Publish Strategos

MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Strategos, an upcoming real-time tactics wargame that brings the epic battles of classical antiquity to life.

Developed by Strategos Games and featuring massive armies, deep strategic gameplay, and an unparalleled roster of historical factions, Strategos is set to be a must-play for fans of ancient warfare.

Master the art of command with a game that challenges players to expertly position and deploy their generals while balancing the complexities of giving orders via couriers, maintaining morale, and engaging in the ebb and flow of ancient combat.

With over 250 distinct units and nearly 120 unique factions, including Macedonia and the Hellenic Successor States, Achaemenid Persia, Rome, Carthage, and various tribal forces from Gaul, Germania, Iberia, and beyond, players can command armies across multiple eras and civilizations, each with unique playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses.

About Strategos | Key Features:

  • Simulate Large-Scale Battles – Command thousands of soldiers on-screen in meticulously crafted historical and speculative engagements.
  • Master A New Scale Of Tactics – Experience the depth of tabletop wargaming in thrilling moment-to-moment gameplay. Strategic unit formations, morale shocks, fog of war, terrain effects, flanking maneuvers, and an advanced command and control system inspired by classic wargaming.
  • Lead Armies from Across the Ancient World – Choose from over 120 factions and 250+ unique unit types, spanning nearly a thousand years of history—from Greek hoplites and Persian Immortals to the legions of Rome and the rise of the Sasanian Empire.
  • Customize Your Experience – Conquer alongside the great generals of history in the Campaign mode, reenact specific historical battles, or set up custom battles within the Historical Battle Simulator. Select your army list and allies, units, maps, difficulty levels and AI behavior, or relive historical clashes such as the Battles of Issos and Raphia, with more to come!

V Rising – Invaders of Oakveil Reveal Trailer

Stunlock Studios unveils the first teaser of V Rising’s highly anticipated 1.1 Update: “Invaders of Oakveil”, launching April 28 as a free update for all V Rising owners on Steam and PlayStation 5. With over 5 million copies sold, the open-world vampire survival game continues evolving with a wealth of exciting new content and thrilling features for bloodthirsty fans.

For centuries, the Oakveil Woodlands went untouched by man, its nature flourishing. That peace has come to an end. A ruthless force has infiltrated from the sea: fierce warriors bound to Megara, their Serpent Queen, corrupting the land and twisting the abundant life into fuel for their deadly weapons. Enter Oakveil, uncover the forbidden alchemy of the Venom Blades, and claim their power before it’s too late.

Conquer or be consumed.

Steel Seed Extended Gameplay Trailer

ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup have released a new extended gameplay trailer for Steel Seed, the sci-fi stealth-action adventure game launching April 10 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new 15 minute trailer provides an in-depth look at protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion, KOBY, at the start of their journey in a hostile underground facility filled with secrets and danger.

Steel Seed is a gripping action-adventure game from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun set in a dark sci-fi world where mankind stands on the brink of extinction. Explore a hand-crafted world filled with dynamic combat, formidable enemies, and a deep narrative that challenges the very definition of humanity.

From towering industrial landscapes to eerie biodomes, the world of Steel Seed is as haunting as it is immersive, with a story revised and edited by BAFTA-winning Martin Korda. Players can adapt their playstyle with a unique blend of stealth-action gameplay, three distinct skill trees, and over 40 upgradable abilities.

Play the new Steel Seed demo now on Steam and Xbox Series X|S and wishlist today! For more information, visit https://esdigital.games, and follow the team on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, TikTok

Universal Studios Hollywood Unveils the Buy A Day and Get A 2nd Day Free Ticket Program

Universal Studios Hollywood is offering guests a chance to experience two of the best days in L.A. with the purchase of a Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free General Admission ticket, available for purchase from March 27 through August 13, 2025.

With a bevy of original and dynamic immersive lands, thrill rides and attractions, visiting Universal Studios Hollywood is twice as nice when the second visit is free.

Guests can purchase the special Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free ticket online at Universal Studios Hollywood from March 27 through August 13, 2025 and enjoy their second day free for their return on select dates, with all visits completed on or before December 17, 2025.

The first visit is valid on the guest’s selected date. Blockout dates apply to the second visit, and restrictions apply.

This year’s Special Event Guide highlights some of the theme park’s new and exciting limited-time programs, many of which are included in the price of admission and can be experienced when visiting the theme park during the day. From Butterbeer Season to Back to Hogwarts with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and 4th of July festivities to Holidays at Universal, there is surely something for everyone to enjoy with a Buy A Day, Get a 2nd Day Free General Admission ticket.

Families, friends, kids and adults can all share in the adventure by exploring the theme park and its signature world famous Studio Tour, which offers an insightful peek at the inner workings of an authentic movie and television production backlot along with an array of special-effect attractions, such as “Earthquake—The Big One” and “King Kong 360-3D,” as well the Jupiter’s Claim original film sets from the horror epic, Nope.

From the moment guests traverse the theme park’s red carpet entry and pass through its  signature arch, they are met with exhilaration and excitement that carries through to its immersive lands, dynamic thrill rides and attractions, including the interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” highly immersive land features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride.”

For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Launches Today on Steam Early Access

Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad begins welcoming players to Westeros at 4PM EST on March 26 with Early Access on Steam. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is the first open-world RPG based on the Game of Thrones IP featuring high-quality, realistic graphics.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is Netmarble’s action-adventure RPG officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO®. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale, following extensive research to faithfully recreate fan-favorite locations from the series as well as previously unseen lands. The battle for Westeros begins. Players can forge their own legacy and be immersed in intense battles, allowing them to experience the thrill of combat as if they were part of the “Game of Thrones” world.

Players can also pre-register through the App Store and Google Play store on iOS and Android devices, respectively. Upon official launch, players will be able to enjoy a full cross-play experience across all supported platforms and devices. This popular feature will maintain progress across all devices and allow players the freedom to experience the world of Westeros in their own way.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories this year on through Windows Launcher or mobile devices, as well as on PC via Steam. More to come on worldwide launch dates soon. Visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.

Razer Reveals WYVRN: AI-Powered Gaming Ecosystem

Razer™, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled WYVRN, a groundbreaking developer platform meticulously designed to empower game creators to redefine the development process and deliver the best and most immersive gaming experiences.

Built for game developers, it delivers futuristic directional and realistic tactile sensations, Razer’s customizable cutting-edge AI capabilities, Sensa HD Haptics immersive experiences, vibrant RGB Chroma lighting effects to match in-game events, and leverage THX® Spatial Audio+ to immerse gamers in a 3D soundscape. WYVRN will help create standout AI-powered games that captivate players by transforming titles and standing out in the competitive gaming industry. This is also enhanced by seamless Unreal Engine integration, enabling developers to build products and experiences that will define the future of AI gaming with a single SDK.

“WYVRN positions Razer at the forefront of the AI gaming evolution,” said Quyen Quach, VP of Software at Razer. “We’re empowering both players and developers with AI tools that transcend traditional boundaries, enhancing gameplay and streamlining development. This is just the beginning of our commitment to providing developers with the resources to create the most immersive and innovative gaming experiences.”

WYVRN: A Comprehensive Ecosystem for Game Development Excellence

WYVRN is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and elevate player immersion. Built on four core technology pillars: Razer AI Tools, Sensa HD Haptics, Razer Chroma RGB, and THX Spatial Audio+—WYVRN enables developers to push creative boundaries, future-proof projects, and gain a competitive edge.

  1. Razer AI Tools: Empowering Developers with Intelligent Automation and Enhanced Player Engagement. Razer AI Tools help transform the player experience and game development with tools such as Razer AI Game Copilot and Razer AI QA Copilot. Designed to enhance gaming experiences by providing in-game guides, real-time esports coaching and enable game developers to increase QA testing efficiency, cutting development cost and reduce time to market.
    1. Razer AI Game Copilot: Introduced as Project Ava at CES, Razer AI Game Copilot is a smart AI gaming assistant designed specifically for gamers—now able to be integrated directly into games. Capable of offering real-time expert advice, game guides, adjustable levels of interactivity, and more. It empowers players to push beyond traditional play and fully embrace the future of immersive, AI gaming experiences and interactive entertainment—whether they’re tackling high-stakes esports matches or navigating complex challenges in non-competitive games.
      1. Elite Esports Coaching: Gamers can master the meta for competitive titles with real-time insights as they play—driven by gameplay data from top esports teams and athletes. Gamers can analyze and review performance with a personalized post-match recap that can highlight key plays and areas of improvement.
      2. Tailored Guidance & Game Guides: For competitive PvP titles, Razer AI Game Copilot provides pre- and post-match analyses, actionable insights, and performance feedback to boost skill and improve game experience across different genres of games. In exploration or single-player challenges, it offers subtle hints and tips to help players overcome puzzles and in-game obstacles without giving away the thrill of discovery.
      3. Adjustable Interactivity: The copilot’s level of interaction is fully customizable—from proactive reminders and warnings to reactive, on-demand hints—ensuring that assistance is delivered in a way that complements the player’s style and preserves immersion for a seamless AI gaming experience tailored to the individual.
      4. Deep Game-Specific Intelligence: Trained on rich, genre and game-specific data, Razer AI Game Copilot understands the intricacies of each supported title. Whether analyzing gameplay strategies in esports or guiding players through single-player challenges, it leverages in-depth knowledge to enhance the overall gaming experience.
      5. Seamless UI Integration: Razer AI Game Copilot delivers real-time tips, guides, and analytics via an unobtrusive overlay, keeping all essential information at your fingertips—no need to alt-tab.
      6. Customizable Experience & Multilingual Support: With options to choose voice, personality, and support for multiple languages, Razer AI Game Copilot adapts to a global audience and helps gamers play to their maximum potential in their own personalized way.
      7. Hardware Optimizations: Beyond gameplay advice, Razer AI Game Copilot offers insights on hardware performance, helping players optimize settings and configurations to get the best performance out of their systems.
    2. Razer AI QA Copilot: Razer introduced AI QA Copilot, an advanced, AI-powered quality assurance solution for game developers that integrates with existing QA teams to boost bug detection efficiency and reduce time to market. Testers can focus on gameplay or manually tagging bugs while the tool becomes a QA tester’s assistant by automatically detecting bugs, crashes, and performance issues—generating detailed reports complete with screenshots, clips, and event logs. Integrated as a plugin for Unreal engine and running on the cloud, Razer AI QA Copilot can help testers identify more bugs, accelerating testing cycles allowing games to reach the market sooner.
      1. Gameplay-Aware Bug Detection: Razer AI QA Copilot integrates with Quality Assurance teams to boost testing efficiency by automatically tagging bugs based on game design. Bugs are tracked in real time, allowing testers to focus on gameplay or manually notate additional unintended mechanics.
      2. Automatic Report Generation: A detailed gameplay report is generated after the testing session, outlining all bugs identified by the QA Copilot. The generated report also includes automatically captured video clips of the flagged behaviors. Razer AI QA Copilot includes any potential steps for bug reproduction, empowering developers to take quick action.
      3. Seamless Integration: Available as a plugin for Unreal, Unity, and Custom Engines using C++, the AI QA Copilot fits directly into your existing workflow, streamlining the process of converting detected issues into actionable tasks.
      4. Performance Metrics Monitoring: Razer AI QA Copilot tracks essential performance data—such as frame rate, memory usage, and load times—to identify and address performance bottlenecks early in the game development cycle.
      5. Pre-Built Genre Templates: Utilizes ready-made templates tailored to various game genres, reducing the need for manual scripting and enabling faster, hassle-free setup for QA testing assistance.
    3. Razer Partners with Side™: Razer and Side, a global video game development and services provider with over 30 years of QA experience, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to leverage the new Razer AI QA Copilot to speed up the QA process. The Razer AI QA Copilot will be integrated into side’s in-house global QA teams to help boost testing efficiency.
  2. Razer Sensa HD Haptics: Feel the Future of Gaming Immersion. Razer announced a partnership with SimHub, a leading platform in haptics for racing sims, to integrate Sensa HD Haptics in over 90+ racing titles, such as the Assetto Corsa franchise. Through partnerships with leading game developers and the integration of over 100 game titles, gamers can now be fully immersed in the gameplay with the incredibly realistic and complex haptic feedback of Razer Sensa HD  Haptics through Razer Freyja—the world’s first HD Haptics gaming cushion—and Razer Kraken V4 Pro gaming headset. Experience the new Sim Racing setup at any RazerStore Sensa Experience Zones worldwide from March 21, 2025 onwards.
  3. Next-Generation Razer Chroma RGB: Elevating Visual Experiences with Dynamic Lighting. First debuted at CES 2025, the Razer Next-Generation RGB Chroma empowers game developers to deliver a new level of player immersion with new 3D reactive lighting effects. The new volumetric Chroma enables developers to create dynamic lighting effects that react to in-game actions in real time, plunging players into a visually immersive experience. It provides granular control over lighting parameters, allowing for the creation of breathtaking environments and deeper player customization.
  4. THX Spatial Audio+ Game Plug-in: Create Immersive 3D Soundscapes with Pinpoint Accuracy. Introducing THX Spatial Audio+ plug-in for WWISE, enabling 7.1.4 THX immersive audio over headphones. This delivers lifelike 3D soundscapes with precise positional accuracy, enhancing player awareness and immersion. THX also supports IAMF (Immersive Audio Metadata Format) from the Alliance for Open Media, ensuring future-proof compatibility with emerging audio standards.

Further enhancing developer support, the WYVRN SDK is natively integrated with Unreal Engine 5.5. All Unreal Engine 5.5 users can enable WYVRN technologies directly from the Unreal Editor, streamlining workflows and enabling developers to implement advanced features with minimal effort. This eliminates complex coding, allowing creators to focus on their vision and accelerate game development. The introduction of the WYVRN Ecosystem marks Razer’s commitment to leading the AI gaming revolution. Today, about 55,000 developers are already using Razer’s SDKs, and many are interested in embracing these AI tools to enhance player experiences, streamline game development, and push gaming technology forward.

Availability

WYVRN is now live at www.wyvrn.com. Developers can download the platform and access detailed documentation and sample projects. Early access programs are available for select partners.

Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced Launch Date

Prepare for battle and celebrate 28 years of unparalleled 4X strategy with the release of Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced coming to Steam on April 4! Holistic Design, Inc. and V Publishing are joining forces to reimagine the legendary Emperor of the Fading Suns franchise for both loyal fans and newcomers. Will you rise to power or watch your empire crumble? The path to victory is up to you!

Step into a universe teetering on the edge of chaos. As one of five powerful Royal Houses, you’ll command forces across land, sea, air, and the vast expanse of space, as you navigate tough decisions that have monumental consequences. Trade, build, and engage in diplomacy with the Church, Merchant League, and alien races. Enjoy a dynamic single-player experience or fight and scheme with up to five players in multiplayer. There has never been a better time to experience this classic 4X franchise with the enhanced edition.

The fate of humanity is depending on you as Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced releases on April 4th on Steam for $9.99USD! Strategy savants ready to wage war across air, land, sea, and space can stay up to date by joining the Discord and visiting the official website.

Grit and Valor – 1949 Official Launch Trailer

Grit and Valor – 1949, the dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite from developer Milky Tea and publisher Megabit, is now available on Steam. Set in an alternate-history World War II, command an elite squad of resistance mech pilots against the technologically superior forces of the Evil Axis.

In Grit and Valor – 1949, players must strategize their every move adapting to dynamic battlefields and overwhelming enemy war machines. With a blend of tactical decision making, roguelite progression, and intense boss encounters, the game challenges players to make split-second decisions and discover the best strategy for survival.

Key Game Features:

  • Evolved-Real Time Tactics Gameplay – Each new region and battlefield you enter presents a new challenge with unique combinations of enemy waves and terrain.
  • Build The Ultimate Mech Squad – You have the freedom to customize and configure your squad of Mechs and Pilots to adapt your tactics for each new mission.
  • Roguelite Replayability – No two playthroughs in Grit and Valor – 1949  are the same, ensuring every battlefield is as deadly and unpredictable as the last.
  • Four Distinct Regions – Grit and Valor is set across four distinct regions, each with unique gameplay mechanics, challenges and a variety of randomly generated battlefields to overcome.
  • Alternate History Dieselpunk Setting – The Axis have seized control of Europe using giant mechanized warriors to turn the tide of the war.

“We’re thrilled to officially launch Grit & Valor – 1949 alongside Megabit” said Kevin Campbell, Producer at Milky Tea. “Our team has poured passion into blending deep tactical gameplay with a gripping post-war narrative, and we can’t wait for players to experience the unique strategic challenges that define this genre.”

Following today’s launch on PC, Grit and Valor – 1949 will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Epic Games Store in Summer 2025.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Arrives to PlayStation Plus

During April, PlayStation Plus players can enjoy the award-winning multiplayer asymmetrical horror experience of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for free. Jump into the hellish but beautiful world honoring the legacy of the 1974 film as either a notorious member of the Slaughter Family or as one of their many Victims.

Players can choose between the iconic Leatherface or one of the original characters crafted alongside Kim Henkel. Regardless of which side you choose, each playable character has a unique ability and perks to allow for malleable and exciting gameplay. Fans of horror may recognize the likeness of Skeet Ulrich as Wyatt, Barbara Crampton as Virginia, and Bill Moseley as Bones.

With six maps and multiple weather variants, you are placed right in the throes of a horror film. New players can hop right into a private match to explore maps by themselves or party up with seasoned players. The unique 3v4 gameplay makes each match feel unpredictable and exhilarating. As a Victim, gather bone scraps to stab Grandpa, gather lockpicks, unlock all basement doors, turn off the generators, and help your teammates escape. As a Family member, lock down the property, set traps, gather blood for Grandpa, and make sure not a single Victim gets out.

Players can enjoy an array of cosmetics for both Victims and Family members including the newly completed Content Pass. The Content Pass features Wyatt (Victim), Bones (Family), Execution Pack IV, Summertime Outfit Pack, 2003 Leatherface, Sunday Best Outfit Pack, and Denim Outfit Pack. The Content Pass features over $45 of DLC for a fraction of the cost at $19.99 USD. This is a great option for newer players who want to catch up on DLC.

The team is thrilled to bring in some new meat to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Happy hunting!

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available on Playstation®4, Playstation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. For more news and community discussion, be sure to check out game’s official subreddit, r/TXChainSawGame, or join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.