Author - Jerry Paxton

GORN 2 Launch Date Trailer is Bloody Fun

GORN 2 – the skull-crushing sequel to VR smash hit GORN – will swing for the fences on April 17. Virtual reality’s most historically accurate gladiator sim since the original GORN is set to lay waste to the competition on Meta Quest and SteamVR, with a PS VR2 launch planned for this summer: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3391450/GORN_2/

https://www.meta.com/experiences/gorn-2/7525358220915248/

In GORN 2 you will ascend to a heavenly realm where the souls of all the gladiators you slaughtered in the first game now dwell—and kill them again. Expect new weapons, new arenas, new traps, new enemies and new bosses as you raise hell in the heavens and prove your battle prowess before an army of terrifying foes.

Key Features:

  • Engage in fierce gladiatorial battles powered by an outrageous fully physics-driven combat engine, savagely striking down foes with a bountiful collection of 35 devastating, uniquely violent weapons–including many monstrous new additions to your gladiator’s arsenal
  • Journey through a series of heavenly realms populated by the fallen heroes of the original game. Here you’ll battle the five sons’ champions: powerful bosses primed to unleash fresh challenges upon even the most seasoned, blood-flecked arena veteran
  • GORN 2 is everything GORN was but MORE. More weapons, more enemies, more arenas, more traps, more power-ups and more hilariously over-the-top combat. If you loved the first game, but still feel a raging yearning for more, GORN 2 will sate your blood-thirst
  • Conquered all five heavenly arenas? Then stand your ground in the relentless non-stop onslaught of Endless Mode, or try creating your own battlefields of destruction in Custom Mode. Get creative and crush your opponents any way you choose, no matter how outlandish

Commandos: Origins Out Now

It’s time to move out, soldiers, Commandos: Origins has been deployed! The latest installment in the legendary real-time stealth tactics series is now available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. After years of hard work, dedication, and invaluable feedback from the community, the elite unit has returned to tell its origin story.

“Mission accomplished,” said Jürgen Reusswig, Studio Director at Claymore Game Studios. “With the release of Commandos: Origins, we’re taking players back to where it all began, and let them experience firsthand how this special unit was formed and grew into the band of brothers we remember from the old games. Working on this legendary franchise has been a journey of passion, and now, we’re very excited to let fans step into the boots of the six original Commandos. The adventure starts here, and we’re eager for players to relive the origins of this legendary unit while further improving the game with the feedback of the community.”

Commandos: Origins continues the legacy of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series. Step into the boots of the original Commandos squad, a group of highly skilled soldiers forged in the heat of battle during World War II. Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock is entrusted by the top military brass to assemble a team of fearless soldiers, the Commandos.

In 14 missions, the game delves into their early engagements, highlighting the challenges they faced and the bond they formed as an elite fighting force. With tactical gameplay and strategic decisions, players guide the Commandos through perilous operations, each one shaping the foundation of what would become one of the most iconic military units in history. Prepare for a deep dive into the origins of a legendary squad.

Commandos: Origins is available now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Retail editions for Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 will be available in selected regions on May 22. Digital versions on Xbox One (including Xbox Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4 will launch later this year.

Driveloop: Survivors Early Access Release Trailer

Driveloop: Survivors, a Mad-Max-inspired take on the beloved survivor-like, drifts onto Steam TODAY! Take the wheel of stylishly brutal combat cars and carve a path of diesel-struction through steampunk-inspired mechanical monstrosities across the desolate remains of planet Earth!

This ain’t no Sunday drive. Drift, ram, and boost your way through the swarm, using your vehicle as the ultimate weapon. Recruit wasteland warriors to crew your ride, scavenge spare parts mid-carnage to forge devastating synergies, and unleash an arsenal of upgradeable weapons and earth-shattering special abilities…

Driveloop: Survivors is OUT NOW on Steam, and to celebrate the launch, early road warriors can grab it with an 11% discount! Let me know if you decide to brave the mechanical hordes and cover the launch or if you have any questions! We have limited Steam codes still available if you want to take the fight for Earth into your own hands…

Still Wakes the Deep Honored at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025

Still Wakes the Deep, the narrative horror from genre masters The Chinese Room and independent publisher Secret Mode, has been honoured at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025 ceremony with three awards, the second-highest number of wins for a single game at this year’s ceremony.

The game and its developer received the awards for New Intellectual Property, Performer in a Leading Role for Alec Newman, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Karen Dunbar. Still Wakes the Deep is the second game from The Chinese Room to receive a BAFTA Games Award, following the success of 2015’s Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (winner of three).

“Thank you to everyone at The Chinese Room and Secret Mode,” said Alec Newman while accepting the award for Performer in a Leading Role, “your attention to detail is phenomenal, and was an inspiration to me from the moment I first read for Caz McLeary.”

“It was a real labour of love,” said Ed Daly, Studio Head for The Chinese Room while accepting the award for New Intellectual Property, while Karen Dunbar thanked Scotland and said “I am completely overwhelmed” while receiving the award for Performer in a Supporting Role.

Still Wakes the Deep received eight nominations in total at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025, the joint second-highest number of nominations at the ceremony. It was nominated for:

  • Artistic Achievement
  • Audio Achievement
  • British Game
  • Narrative
  • New IP
  • Performer in a Leading Role – Alec Newman
  • Performer in a Supporting Role – Karen Dunbar
  • Performer in a Supporting Role – Michael Abubakar

Tiny Garden is Available Now on PC

Tiny Garden, the new game from Super Rare Games and Ao Norte, is available now on PC. A mix of puzzle-solving and strategy, alongside a colourful palette, brings together a compact world for the perfect cosy game.

In Tiny Garden, a family heirloom passed down through the generations turns into a magical pocket-sized garden, uncovered through a heartfelt story. What lies within is a compact space, perfect for the player to create and grow their own garden.

In the game, players can sow a variety of plants and flowers, trade them for unique furniture alongside various customisation options for the garden in this calming mix of farming, puzzle-solving, and strategy. Each decision leads to a new discovery, and hidden surprises await, as the player takes full control of their own garden.

There are no wrong choices, scores or time limits, it’s all about relaxing, experimenting, and letting the creativity bloom!

CORSAIR Launches New Web-Based Firmware Update Utility

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) maker of award-winning performance gaming peripherals for PC, today released a new, free web-based Firmware Update Utility that allows users to effortlessly update the firmware on their award-winning CORSAIR peripherals using only a web browser.

“We listen to our customers, and they were telling us they were looking for a different way to update their device firmware without requiring a software install,” said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals at CORSAIR. “Our new web-based Firmware Update Utility allows them to get the latest firmware from the internet, providing a more lightweight and flexible way of updating their peripherals.”

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CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility

The CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility is a web-based tool that allows CORSAIR users to easily update the firmware of their devices directly from a web browser. This utility allows them to keep their devices updated without requiring the installation of the iCUE software. Customers will have access to the latest firmware, but with the accessibility, portability, and lightweight nature that only a web-based utility can provide. Users also have the option to register their email to get notified when future updates are available, and the Firmware Update Utility is localized into 12 languages. Additional support for new and existing Corsair devices, as well as new features, will be added in the near future.

Availability and Compatibility

The new CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility is available now at: https://www.corsair.com/firmware-updater

The Firmware Update Utility is optimized for the latest versions of Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers, like Microsoft Edge, and Opera. It is compatible with PC and Mac systems. Support for Linux is being tested.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility and see the list of currently compatible CORSAIR devices, please go to:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/accessories/corsair-firmware-update-utility-everything-you-need-to-know/

ASTROBOTANICA Kickstarter Launches with New Gameplay Trailer

Space Goblin Studio is thrilled to announce the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming survival game ASTROBOTANICA is now live. Any keen gamer wanting to put their hands on the game ahead of release—slated for this Winter—is invited to support the project via the campaign. If funded, closed Alpha access will be granted to backers during the Summer. With a modest funding goal of £25,000 ($32,000), the campaign invites players to help bring this unique, botany-driven sci-fi survival adventure to life, and shape its future development by connecting directly with the development team.

To celebrate the launch of the campaign, and give the community a taste of what ASTROBOTANICA has in store, the team has also released a gameplay trailer, offering a fresh look at the game’s core design pillars: prehistoric botany, exploration and crafting, and connecting with Neanderthal tribes that inhabited Earth 300,000 years ago.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch this Kickstarter and—as promised—bring players into the development process,” said Arkadiusz Woźniak, Game Director of ASTROBOTANICA. “This crowdfunding campaign is all about sowing seeds of love for survival games, cultivating a potentially interesting project with the support of our community, and ultimately reaping what we hope will become a game everybody wants to play.”

ASTROBOTANICA is built on the foundation of core survival games but offers a more relaxed experience. While managing key resources is essential to the survival of your extraterrestrial protagonist, Xel, the game won’t rely on existential dread to hook players in. Instead, it will reward gamers for exploring, solving puzzles, experimenting, and collaborating with Primal Humans.

With Kickstarter backer support, the development team hopes to accelerate work, expand on core gameplay systems, introduce new environments, and refine mechanics with direct involvement of the community. Depending on the selected pledges, backers will receive access to a Closed Alpha this summer, and can opt for various Kickstarter-only add-ons such as their name in the credits, founders packs with exclusive items, digital copies of ASTROBOTANICA upon release, and even the opportunity to co-design in-game assets and locations. Regardless of pledge level, all gamers are also invited to connect with the Studio via forums and social accounts, to help shape the game ahead of its release this coming winter.

Additionally, Space Goblin has planned exciting stretch goals that will expand the scope of the game if funded beyond the initial goal, including:

  • New game mechanics such as fishing, swimming, using electricity, and combat.
  • Multiple biomes showcasing a greater variety of ecosystems.
  • New flora and fauna for players to scan, cultivate, and use in survival and research efforts.
  • Additional explorable locations filled with new mysteries to uncover.

World War Z’s Community Challenge Update Out Now

The new Community Challenge update for World War Z, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive, is here! Experience new mutators, tests of skill and rewards on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Seven totally new and three reworked mutators for Challenge Horde Mode lead the charge in today’s Community Challenge update, including:

New Mutators

  • Hot Stuff: An unusual Juggernaut appears, taking no fire damage and setting fire with its attacks
  • Cluster Shells: Mortar shells are replaced with cluster shells that explode multiple times but deal less damage
  • Doppelganger: During the wave, you’ll be attacked by a zombie version of you
  • Fire-resistant: Zombies take no fire damage and don’t burn
  • Acid Spit: The Infector’s infestation does constant damage instead of turning you into a zombie
  • Effective Defense: Defensive kits have increased ammo capacity and durability, but are more expensive (permanent mutator)
  • Overprice: Defense kits cost more

Reworked Mutators

  • Epilogue: When the final gates are attacked, gas is released that’s lethal to zombies (Now recharges after five waves)
  • Sellout: Defense kits are cheaper, but you will no longer find items
  • Taxes: Defense kits are more expensive, but you can find twice as many items

Today’s update also introduces Community Challenges, a new type of event in which all players participate and contribute. Each challenge has a limit of seven days, and all players who have made the minimum contribution will be rewarded, if successfully completed. These rewards are unique and not repeatable. The Community Challenges are planned to be run several times per update. The prize for the first challenge is a new skin for the MAG5 machine gun.

In addition, Extinction mode has been reworked and is now only available after completing any map on the Insane difficulty. There are currently two episodes in the mode from which to choose, and completing either will unlock a reward. Players will also discover additional rewards for completing Extinction mode, including new skins for the Taiga-12 heavy assault shotgun, Hailstorm MGL, and RPGL4 RPG launcher.

New custom portrait frames are available to unlock starting today, as well.

The Outlast Trials Amelia Escape Update Trailer

The Outlast Trials receives a new update today, and with it comes the promise of sweet release: the mysterious Amelia has created a chance for Reagents to escape Murkoff’s tortuous prison of nightmarish experiments! Introducing Season 2.2 of Project Breach, available as a free update for all 3.3 million owners of The Outlast Trials on Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox stores. This update will be your last chance to experience Rebirth before it is suspended as of the Season 3 update on April 22 as we work to improve this feature.

Amelia has managed to trick the system, creating a brief means of escape for the victims of Dr. Easterman and his unethical experiments. Thanks to her carefully positioned Escape Plans and other tools, Reagants can now attempt their own getaway to try and free themselves from the horrors of the Sinyala Facility.

But Murkoff won’t let them go without a fight. Doubling down on the extreme surveillance already embedded throughout the facility, the risk of being exposed to the all-seeing eye is greater than ever before.

Captain America: Brave New World Hits 4K UHD, Blu-ray, & DVD on May 13

Captain America: Brave New World storms onto digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on April 15, before making its triumphant debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 13.

Sam Wilson takes up the shield in this thrilling new installment, facing a global conspiracy that puts him on a collision course with the fearsome Red Hulk. Captain America: Brave New World has entertained global audiences since it released in theaters with fans declaring the “action sequences are thrilling” (Maureen Ann Lenker, EW) and the movie is “fun and rewatchable!” (Jonathan Sim, Coming Soon).

Bring the adventure home in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision® and Atmos® audio, delivering the ultimate viewing experience with stunning visuals and immersive sound. The digital and Blu-ray delivers hours of exclusive bonus content featuring deleted scenes, a gag reel, featurettes, a filmmaker commentary and much more. The 4K UHD will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

Also available, a Walmart exclusive pop-up Blu-ray that unfolds into a stunning 3D scene featuring Captain America facing off against Red Hulk. With intricate details like Sam’s spread wings, and iconic shield, the dynamic display creates a collectible showdown making it a must-have for Marvel fans.

Lastly, fans can relive all of Captain America with the action-packed Captain America 4-Movie Collection, available digitally in 4K UHD, HD, and SD on April 15. Fans can also grab the 4-Movie Collection on Blu-ray and DVD May 13.

Film Synopsis
In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) – who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” – meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Bonus Features*

  • Deleted Scenes:
    • A Heartfelt Thanks – President Ross praises Agent Taylor for her actions.
    • The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring.
    • Stick Around – President Ross extends an apology and an unexpected invitation to Isaiah.
  • Assuming the Mantle – Ever since his high-flying debut in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” audiences around the world have known that Sam Wilson was destined for great things. Join the cast and crew as they look at Sam’s past, present, and potential future in the MCU.
  • Old Scores, New Scars – Brave New World finds Captain America locked in a battle of brains and brawn in the forms of The Leader, Red Hulk, and Sidewinder. From prosthetics to visual effects to stunt work, get the lowdown on these formidable foes and how they’re brought to life.
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Captain America: Brave New World.
  • Audio Commentary – Listen to Director Julius Onah and Director of Photography Kramer Morgenthau talk about the film

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer