Author - Jerry Paxton

Rival Stars Horse Racing Console Launch Trailer

After successfully launching on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, the extremely popular horse racing sim is completing its console launch with an arrival on Nintendo Switch today!

Players can jump into their own singleplayer story, restoring a racing dynasty and as they thunder their way to silverware. While on their journey, they’ll be able to breed their own horses and raise them from foals before winning championships and carving their names in history.

Players can take on a number of different game modes, including Flat Racing, Steeplechase, and Cross Country, or enjoy Free Roam mode, where they can take their horse on relaxing rides through verdant locations. And players can pit their skills against others on the racetrack in online multiplayer, too.

Key Features

  • Race and Ride to Victory: Feel every race and live every moment in story mode or online multiplayer across locations inspired by the most famous race tracks in the world.
  • Breed Dream Steeds: Create a legendary lineage and breed adorable foals before training them to become racing stars!
  • Enjoy the Equestrian Lifestyle: Relax and explore gorgeous locations in stunning Free Roam. Ride around scenic locations inspired by the Swiss Alps and American Southwest, and snap lasting memories in Photo Mode.

Rival Stars Horse Racing is available now for $29.99 / 29.99 / £24.99.

Symbiote Studios Brings Exclusives to San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Symbiote Studios, the global leader in original and licensed plush toys, will be returning to San Diego Comic-Con July 22-26, bringing with them their largest ever assortment of Transformers plush toys, pins and apparel that fans won’t want to miss! Officially licensed by Hasbro, Symbiote Studios’ Transformers plush toys bring to life the iconic characters that fans have loved for decades in bold and colorful designs.

These all-new Transformers plush toys will be available in the Symbiote Studios booth (#5629) while supplies last.

  • Grimlock G2 plush (show exclusive): Building upon Symbiote Studios’ fan-favorite lineup of Transformers Dinobots plush toys, a show exclusive version of Grimlock with his blue-forward G2 color scheme will be available in limited quantities. [$29.99]
  • Soundwave X Catnip Bravo t-shirt (show exclusive): Soundwave is indeed supreme, and he’s teaming up with Symbiote Studios own mascot Catnip Bravo in this show exclusive t-shirt featuring original artwork. [$24.99]
  • Ravage magnetic plush (premiere): Symbiote Studios’ first-ever Ravage plush is sure to be a popular sight at the Con, as it includes a magnetic attachment on its base that allows it to securely on your shoulder or hat. The magnetic plush will make its premiere at Comic-Con and will also be available from the Symbiote Studios online store starting July 22 at 5:30pm PT. [$24.99]
  • Transformers Dinobots pins (premiere): A new assortment of pins featuring the Transformers Dinobots will premiere at the show. The pins are approximately two inches wide and showcase the Dinobots in their G1 designs. [$14.99 each or three for $30]

Those who have visited the Symbiote Studios booth in previous years know that a highlight of the show is the Catnip Bravo Rock-Paper-Scissors fan competition, which will return again this year. Beat Catnip Bravo in this ultimate game of skill to win a free pin! Competitions will take place each day of Comic-Con, with specific times to be announced in the coming weeks. Catnip Bravo fans will also have a new way to take him home with them this year with Symbiote Studios first-ever blind box bag charms [$19.99]. Each box will contain one of three unique Catnip Bravo designs, with one rarer than the others.

In addition to the many plush toys available for purchase, the Symbiote Studios booth will be the only place to get a first look at never before seen plush toys that will debut later this year, featuring new Transformers and My Little Pony plush toys.

Keep up to date on all of Symbiote Studios San Diego Comic-Con plans through its official website or by following on YouTube, Instagram TikTok and X.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Closed Beta Running June 5-8

Publisher NACON and studio ACE Team are pleased to announce a closed beta for the cooperative horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. It will run from Friday, June 5th at 8 AM Eastern to Monday, June 8 at 4 AM Eastern. PC players will have the opportunity to venture into the cursed jungle before the Steam Next Fest and the official release, scheduled for July 15, 2026.

Registrations for the closed beta are open here: https://my.nacongaming.com/en-GB/playtests

This closed beta is the perfect opportunity for players to get a sneak peek at the unique, horrific, and cooperative experience of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. As a team, they will have to collaborate to complete the various contracts assigned to them and survive unimaginable threats. The monsters and supernatural entities that populate the jungle are one threat, but the loss of sanity is another: as they delve deeper into the jungle, hallucinations will become more numerous and dangerous, causing panic within the group and potentially leading to accidental mission sabotage.

Alongside this closed beta, pre-orders for the PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are now open. To accompany this announcement on the PC side, a special promotion has been set up: the launch price on Steam will be discounted based on the number of wishlists reached at release. With over 400,000 wishlists on Steam already, the community can rally to unlock a bigger discount!

Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror short novel, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu invites players to form a squad of 2 to 4 members to embark on an uncharted continent in search of a legendary city containing invaluable treasures.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be available on July 15, 2026 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

House Flipper Remastered Collection Out NOW

With over 1,300 detailed survey responses and professional feedback from our Discord community, we’ve spent the last months fine-tuning the Remastered Collection. Every major update – from technical stability to gameplay loop refinements – is a direct result of our players’ passion and dedication.

The starting price is $49.99 USD with special deals available to those who own the base game and its DLCs! More detailed information about the features and improvements introduced in House Flipper Remastered Collection can be found below or on the game’s Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3710840/House_Flipper_Remastered_Collection/) page.

As to the console version of the game, it’s coming soon to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Follow Frozen Way and Frozen District social media to not miss the launch announcement.

reMarkable Launches Paper Pure Writing Tablet

reMarkable today announced reMarkable Paper Pure, the easiest way to bring the freedom and benefits of handwriting into a busy digital workday. Built on more than a decade of paper tablet innovation, it combines advanced digital paper technology with new software features that simplify everyday work tasks. reMarkable Paper Pure will begin shipping to consumers in early June, starting at $399.

“Technology is pushing us to produce faster and faster, but when we need to create, we still pick up pen and paper,” said Mats Herding Solberg, Chief Product Officer at reMarkable. “That’s why we made reMarkable Paper Pure. It closes the gap between how we think and work in a way only a paper tablet can. It’s a blank canvas where you can capture your thoughts freely, then easily move them to your laptop, and back again, without interrupting your workflow.”

reMarkable’s best black-and-white paper tablet

reMarkable’s paper tablets are digital notebooks that feel like pen on paper when you use them. They come with smart tools that help users refine, organize, and share their thoughts.

“With reMarkable Paper Pure, we challenged ourselves to make the signature reMarkable writing experience more accessible to even more people,” said Mats Herding Solberg. “Together with reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable Paper Pro Move, it completes our transition from reMarkable 2 to a family of third-generation paper tablets. Whether you want a color display, frontlight, and all the other latest technology, or just an excellent digital notebook, there’s a reMarkable Paper tablet for you.”

reMarkable Paper Pure offers the same advanced textured writing surface as reMarkable Paper Pro, the company’s flagship paper tablet. Below the writing surface, the third-generation black-and-white Canvas display is reMarkable’s crispest, whitest yet. Write, mark up documents, or sketch, and digital ink appears in just 21 milliseconds — faster than the blink of an eye. Navigating, zooming, and turning pages is up to twice as fast as on the company’s previous black-and-white paper tablet, reMarkable 2.

reMarkable Paper Pure is powered by reMarkable’s longest-lasting battery ever. It lasts up to three weeks on one charge, an estimate based on about one hour of daily note-taking. At just 360 g (0.79 lb) and 6 mm (0.24 inches) thin, with grooved sides inspired by a stack of paper, reMarkable Paper Pure looks and feels like a never-ending notebook.

reMarkable Paper Pure is made of 38% recycled materials, the most of any reMarkable product. This includes 100% of the lithium and cobalt in the battery, 90% of the magnesium in the central frame, and 73% of the plastic in the rear cover. The paper tablet is held together with screws and snaps, not glue, making it easy for professionals to repair. At 28.7 kg CO2e, its carbon footprint is 45% lower than that of reMarkable 2.

reMarkable Paper Pure supports the same digital pens as reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable Paper Pro Move: Marker and Marker Plus. The new Sleeve Folio, available in three fresh colors, provides wraparound protection for both reMarkable Paper Pure and the attached pen.

Work moves freely, from pen to laptop

With Connect, reMarkable’s subscription service, reMarkable Paper Pure becomes part of users’ larger digital workflows. Handy software features make it easy to get thoughts down on paper, review documents, stay focused in meetings, and more:

  • Exclusive templates: In addition to the dozens of built-in note-taking templates on reMarkable Paper Pure, subscribers also get hundreds more at methods.remarkable.com, including planners, workbooks, and more.
  • Create meeting note: Link reMarkable Paper Pure to Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook, and the paper tablet can create meeting notes prefilled with information with a tap, reducing time spent preparing for meetings.
  • Convert to notebook: Import documents from Microsoft Word and OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive, and reMarkable Paper Pure turns them into paper tablet-native text documents, perfect for reading and marking up with a pen.
  • Handwriting search: Search the contents of handwritten and typed notes, making it easy to find anything on reMarkable Paper Pure.
  • Convert and share: Turn handwriting and sketches into a editable, sharable webnote in a browser. AI turns handwriting into text, summarizes, and suggests action items.
  • Send to Slack and Send to Miro: Share handwritten notes to Slack or Miro, where AI works behind the scenes to convert handwriting and sketches into text.

Connect for Business, a subscription service for organizations, adds device management, enterprise single sign-on, and more to the features listed above.

Pricing and availability

  • Starting today, customers can order reMarkable Paper Pure on remarkable.com, with the first shipments to customers beginning in early June.
  • reMarkable Paper Pure comes bundled with Marker ($399) or Marker Plus and Sleeve Folio ($449), available in Ocean Blue, Mist Green, and Desert Pink.
  • It will be sold alongside reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable Paper Pro Move. reMarkable 2 will be discontinued.
  • New reMarkable users can try Connect for free for 50 days. After the free trial, Connect costs $3.99/mo. or $39/year. Cancel anytime.

MomoCon 2026 Gathers More Than 67K Attendees Over Memorial Day Weekend

MomoCon, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, has again broken its attendance records, welcoming 67,277 fans to the Georgia World Congress Center during May 21-24. MomoCon organizers will aim to set new records when the event returns to Atlanta from Thursday, May 27, to Saturday, May 30, 2027.

This year’s MomoCon included the North American debut of Wonder Festival, Japan’s most influential showcase of figure and model craftsmanship. More than 40 studio professionals, hobbyists, and figure designers set up shop in a dedicated area of MomoCon’s exhibit hall space, giving American fans a one-of-a-kind chance to experience Japan’s figure and collectible culture firsthand.

MomoCon 2026 also welcomed legendary Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada, who drew fans to a dedicated panel and signing. Harada-san has recently announced the foundation of VS Studio, which he will lead as director under long-time fighting game publisher SNK Corporation.

Members of the hit webseries Critical Role were featured guests at this year’s MomoCon, including co-founders Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Taliesen Jaffe, Travis Willingham, and Liam O’Brien, drawing hundreds of attendees to their exclusive panel and autograph sessions.

MomoCon 2026 raised a total of $10,000 for its charity partner Silence the Shame, a [501(c)(3)] non-profit organization dedicated to revolutionizing mental health in high stress communities.

“We spend all year organizing MomoCon to see the impact we have on people’s lives, be it smiles on 67,000 plus faces or raising money for worthy causes,” says Chris Stuckey, co-founder, MomoCon. “This year’s event was our most impactful yet, and we look forward to making an even more profound positive change in 2027!”

Membership for MomoCon 2027 is available now. Four day pass membership is available for $87.13. Single day membership for Thursday and Sunday costs $63.99. Friday only membership is available for $69.77, and Saturday for $81.34.

For more information, visit the official MomoCon website and follow MomoCon on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Discord, and Instagram for event updates.

The Guild Europa 1410 Enters Early Access in July

Hear ye, hear ye, aspiring merchants, schemers, and upcoming medieval tycoons, the story of your very own dynasty is about to begin: The Guild – Europa 1410 will open its gates to Early Access on July 16th. In the bustling cities of the Holy Roman Empire, every street corner brings opportunities to make a fortune, gain influence, and create a dynasty that will last for centuries.

At launch into Early Access, players will step into four distinct cities – Kuttenberg, Nuremberg, Graz, and Wroclaw – each with its own districts and quarters to develop and upgrade. From the forge to the pulpit, from the tavern to the shadows of the back alley, there are many ways to rise from humble beginnings and leave a lasting mark on the medieval world.

Check out the new trailer:

Players can choose from 11 professions, each with its own building, upgrades, and indoor scenes:

  • Smith
  • Stone Mason
  • Joiner
  • Tailor
  • Perfumer
  • Alchemist
  • Preacher
  • Innkeeper
  • Thief
  • Guard
  • Robber

Whether building an honest business, manipulating the market, or dealing in less lawful opportunities, every path leads deeper into a world of trade, rivalry, and ambition.

But coin alone does not rule a city. With a political system in each city, built around getting into powerful positions, votes, and office privileges, players can climb the social ladder through influence as well as industry, rising across eight social titles from simple Burgher to Prince of the Empire. And no legacy is built alone. Players can find a spouse, have children, and secure the future of their bloodline.

Demo coming soon!
Early Access for The Guild – Europa 1410 begins on July 16th, 2026. Want to get your hands on the game even sooner? A playable demo will be available from June 15th as part of Steam Next Fest!

XERON Presents Flagship Cases and More at COMPUTEX 2026

XERON, a technology brand built on the philosophy of returning to first principles through purposeful design and user-focused innovation, today showcases its vision for the future of enthusiast PC hardware at COMPUTEX 2026. Headlining the showcase are the flagship C-Lab and S-Lab PC cases, accompanied by a growing ecosystem of cooling solutions, power supplies, and next-generation thermal technologies designed to deliver a refined balance of performance, functionality, and design.

From architectural showcase chassis and advanced cooling systems to high-efficiency power supplies and innovative thermal interface materials, XERON’s COMPUTEX 2026 lineup reflects the company’s commitment to reimagining the PC building experience. Each product embodies XERON’s core philosophy of combining engineering excellence with thoughtful design, creating solutions that not only perform at the highest level but also elevate the visual and tactile experience of modern PC hardware.

XERON at COMPUTEX 2026

Visit XERON at COMPUTEX 2026, see booth information below.

  • June 2~5, 9:00~17:00
  • Booth No. Q0518
  • 1/F, Hall 2, TAIPEI Nangang Exhibition Centre

XERON C-Lab PC Case

The XERON C-Lab is a flagship showcase chassis that reimagines the PC case as a piece of functional art. Designed around a distinctive transparent architecture, the C-Lab combines sculptural aesthetics with enthusiast-grade engineering to create an immersive hardware display platform. Its signature floating cabin design, monocoque metal construction, and semi-open frame structure place every component in full view, transforming high-performance hardware into the centrepiece of any gaming room, studio, or modern living space. At the same time, thoughtful installation features and modular cooling support ensure that the building experience is as refined as the final presentation.

Dual-C Frame Architecture

A distinctive internal and external dual-C structural design that delivers visual symmetry, enhanced rigidity, and a unique flagship identity.

Artistic Floating Cabin Design

The suspended main chamber creates the illusion of floating hardware, turning every build into a striking display piece.

Unibody Metal Chassis

Crafted from a single-piece stamped metal structure, showcasing advanced manufacturing craftsmanship while supporting more sustainable production processes.

Modular Slide-Rail Cooling Mounts

Dedicated slide-out compartments for fans and radiators allow for faster installation, easier upgrades, and simplified maintenance.

Transparent Skeleton & Anodized Aluminum Semi-Open Structure

A fully transparent support framework paired with a semi-open chassis layout allows the system to integrate seamlessly into premium home and professional environments.

XERON Bespoke Metallic Fasteners

Custom-engineered metal fasteners provide a refined finishing touch while reinforcing the chassis’ premium build quality.

XERON Signature Power Button

An elegantly integrated power button that embodies the XERON philosophy through the seamless fusion of design and functionality.

XERON S-Lab PC Case

The XERON S-Lab is a flagship showcase chassis that combines artistic design, advanced thermal engineering, and future-ready modularity into a premium platform for enthusiast PC builders. Created around the concept of a continuously evolving hardware gallery, the S-Lab features a precision-engineered unibody metal chassis, innovative dual-zone cooling architecture, and a customizable exterior ecosystem that adapts to different aesthetics and user preferences. Designed to showcase high-performance hardware while simplifying installation and upgrades, the S-Lab delivers a refined balance of craftsmanship, functionality, and long-term expandability.

Interchangeable Exterior Panel System

Modular panel design that supports different styles, configurations, and future customization options.

Interchangeable Exterior Enclosure

Removable outer shell enables easy personalization while providing quick access to the internal chassis.

Independent Dual-Zone GPU and CPU Cooling

Dedicated thermal zones optimize airflow efficiency and reduce heat interference between components.

Unibody Metal Chassis

Precision-formed single-piece metal construction that combines structural strength with premium craftsmanship.

XERON Expansion Ecosystem

Future-ready mounting platform designed to support upcoming accessories and functional upgrades.

Cooling: XERON LUX and NEX Series AIOs

XERON also showcased a growing lineup of cooling solutions designed for high-performance PC builds. Highlights include the LUX L360 VISION AIO liquid cooler featuring a 6.67-inch curved OLED display and support for up to 320W TDP. XERON also presented its NEX L360 ARGB liquid coolers, demonstrating XERON’s commitment to combining thermal performance, ease of installation, and modern aesthetics.

Cooling: T1000 CU-DIAMOND Liquid Metal Liquid Cooling

The T1000 adopts a next-gen extreme cooling solution combining diamond copper composite cold plate and electromagnetic liquid metal drive, tailor-made for high-power and high heat-density devices.

Cu-Diamond Cold Plate:

Outperforms Pure Copper & VC. Made of sintered Cu-Diamond composite, it features a thermal conductivity of 600-1000 W/(m·K), 1.5 to 2.5 times that of pure copper. Tight bonding delivers ultra-low interfacial thermal resistance for lossless heat conduction. Its excellent lateral heat spreading capability eliminates CPU hotspots efficiently. It conducts heat via inherent material properties, requiring no startup temperature or power. Free from dry-out failure and performance degradation, it offers far better stability under heavy loads than traditional pure copper water cooling and vapor chambers.

Electromagnetic Liquid Metal Drive:

Quiet, Durable & Constant Temperature Cooling. Powered by electromagnetic pumps based on Lorentz force, the system has no impellers or bearings, resulting in zero mechanical wear, ultra-quiet operation and extended service life. High-conductivity liquid metal acts as the heat transfer medium, delivering much higher overall efficiency than regular cooling fluids. With superior thermal buffering performance, it quickly absorbs instantaneous peak heat from the CPU, restrains temperature fluctuations and maintains steady processor temperature, effectively preventing thermal throttling and stuttering.

Core Advantages:

Compared with conventional copper-base water cooling, it achieves faster heat conduction, better heat uniformity and more reliable temperature control. It is a premium next-generation cooling solution for high-performance CPUs.

PSUs: MAX PG Series and LUX PT Series

XERON’s power delivery portfolio was represented by the MAX PG Series and flagship LUX PT Series power supplies. The MAX PG Series, available in 650W, 750W, and 850W capacities, features 80 PLUS Gold, Cybenetics Gold, and PPLP Gold certifications, delivering high efficiency and dependable performance for mainstream gaming and enthusiast systems. Built with premium Japanese capacitors, pure copper cables, and an advanced bridge-less PFC architecture, the series is designed for stable and reliable power delivery.

For high-end and workstation-class builds, the XERON LUX PT Series offers capacities ranging from 750W to an industry-leading 2500W. Featuring Titanium-level efficiency certifications, premium Japanese components, and advanced bridge-less APFC, LLC, and D2D power architectures, the series is engineered for maximum efficiency and reliability. The flagship LUX P2500T supports multiple 12V-2×6 connectors for multi-GPU configurations while maintaining a compact 165mm chassis length, while the rest of the lineup retains a compact 140mm form factor for broad chassis compatibility.

For more information about the XERON COMPUTEX 2026 exhibit, visit https://www.xeron-tech.com/blog/242.html

NBA 2K26 Finals Sim: Wemby & Spurs Crowned Champions

NBA 2K26 has simulated the 2025-26 NBA Finals ahead of tonight’s tip-off, predicting a booming championship victory for the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama.

The sim projects the Spurs edging out the New York Knicks in a six game series and sealing the deal with a 106 to 104 nail-biter, with Victor Wembanyama taking home his first Finals MVP award.

Alongside the simulation, 2K unveiled the latest NBA 2K26 player ratings, featuring San Antonio Spurs Forward Keldon Johnson: 81 OVR (+2), San Antonio Spurs Guard Dylan Harper: 85 OVR (+1), San Antonio Spurs Forward Julian Champagnie: 82 OVR (+2) and New York Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson: 96 OVR (+2).

NBA 2K26 player rating updates can be found here: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/ratings/.

ILL Official Story Trailer

Today, Team Clout and Mundfish Powerhouse unveiled a brand-new story trailer for their upcoming action survival-horror game ILL during State of Play. The new footage—captured on PlayStation 5® Pro—offers the most extensive look at the project so far, introducing new characters, horrifying monsters, advanced physics interactions, and new gory gameplay moments. In the trailer it was also revealed that ILL is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027. Players can wishlist the game right now on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store.

Developed by Team Clout in collaboration with Mundfish Powerhouse, ILL is a realistic first-person action survival horror game focused on visceral body horror, cinematic immersion, environmental storytelling, and intense physical gameplay interactions. Shown publicly for the first time since summer 2025, the new trailer marks a major milestone for the project and highlights the evolution of ILL’s world, atmosphere, and gameplay direction. It introduces several key story characters alongside various new Aberration types with disturbing designs and unpredictable behavior, while delivering a deeper look at ILL’s brutal combat, including its advanced dismemberment system and realistic weapon handling. The footage additionally showcases a wider variety of locations and environments, ranging from claustrophobic interiors to larger exterior spaces, further expanding the scale of the game.

Something sinister has awakened inside a massive research fort. As horrific Aberrations spread throughout the complex, the protagonist must fight through grotesque monstrosities and unravel the truth behind the catastrophe in a desperate attempt to save what matters most.

Balancing survival and action mechanics, ILL remains a pure, unforgiving horror experience where every threat is deadly, and resources are critically scarce. To survive, players must master tactical combat assessment—while a diverse arsenal of firearms is available, ammunition is a luxury, forcing them to adapt to different types of Aberrations and rely heavily on improvised melee combat. Players can utilize objects around them to gain the upper hand, hurl bricks to stun enemies, and rip pipes that will degrade with use straight from the walls.

Leveraging Team Clout’s extensive background in the film industry, ILL delivers an unprecedented level of cinematic depth, blending photorealistic visual effects and Hollywood-grade immersion to make everything feel terrifyingly real. The developers’ cinematic contributions can be seen in acclaimed films and series such as Until Dawn, IT: Welcome to Derry, V/H/S/Beyond, Longlegs, Azrael, and various Sony Pictures horror projects.