Author - Jerry Paxton

War of the Worlds: Thunder Child Final Trailer

Titan Comics is pleased to reveal the trailer for War of the Worlds: Thunder Child, a gripping graphic novel set parallel to the events of H.G. Wells’ legendary science-fiction classic.

From the minds of writers Matthew Hardy and Rob Jones, and brought to life by artist Kevin Castaniero, War of the Worlds: Thunder Child delivers a dramatic and terrifying new perspective on the Martian invasion.

The story follows the crew of the ironclad torpedo ram, HMS Thunder Child, as they navigate strange occurrences in the early days of the invasion. As civilisation teeters on the brink, the crew must confront both an unstoppable extraterrestrial threat and the growing tensions within their own ranks.

This thrilling and blood-soaked tale of sacrifice, conflict, and heroism builds toward the Thunder Child’s legendary final stand against the invaders from Mars — marking the first chapter in a bold new take on a beloved classic, with its own unique cast and story to tell.

The trailer is available for immediate use on your media outlet. See the button at the bottom of the email to download additional assets.

War of the Worlds: Thunder Child will be available June 2, 2026, and is now open for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

Generation Exile 1.0 Release Date Announcement Trailer

Sonderlust Studios is thrilled to announce that Generation Exile, their sci-fi colony sim set aboard humanity’s first and final generation ship, will leave Early Access and fully launch for Windows PCs via Steam on April 17, 2026, as part of the 5th annual Earth Appreciation Festival! During Early Access, the development team made substantial improvements and additions to the game, including three biomes (Grasslands, Taiga, and Rainforest), new dangers, an expanded family tree system for NPCs, and much, much more.

Having left a ruined Earth, players command a colossal generation ship, rebuilding settlements across diverse biomes aboard while searching for humanity’s new home across the cosmos. Each biome presents new challenges as players build cities, manage limited resources, and optimize production chains as they navigate difficult choices about humanity’s future among the stars. With 1.0, Sonderlust Studios is delivering the full Generation Exile experience, including major refinements and additions shaped by player feedback during Early Access. Some of the new features and additions being introduced include a final planetfall preparation chapter with dynamic challenges that can also be played as a stand-alone sandbox mode, more structures and upgrades for more strategic depth and options for problem-solving, many more new both minor and major narrative events, and more.

“We could not be more grateful to every player who jumped aboard Generation Exile during Early Access. The collaboration and feedback was invaluable in getting the game ready for a full 1.0 launch, especially for a small team like ours,” said Sonderlust Studios founder Nels Anderson. “We’re very excited to soon be delivering a complete version of Generation Exile and seeing what stories new players discover and create in their own journey to earn a better future for humanity.”

Generation Exile asks players to venture aboard humanity’s first and final generation ship, a desperate expedition teetering on the rim of collapse. You are the Caretaker- you must make the most of finite supplies and rally the remaining survivors to rebuild a sustainable society within the ship itself. Adapt to the strange ecological entity propagating on board, or succumb to ruin. It’s going to be a long journey, but no two journeys will be the same.

Enlisted Gets Short Term WWI Game Feature

Gaijin Entertainment announces that Enlisted, the online shooter set in World War II, is expanding to include key battles from the Great War as well. To this end, squads with new extra-low Battle Rating levels – from zero to minus three – will be added to the game. Testing of the new mechanics will take place during the “All Loud on the Western Front” event, which will run until April 15th.

During this new event, players will be transported to the battlefields of the Great War, where they will find trenches, bolt-action rifles, clubs, and stationary machine guns. They will be able to experience war unlike anything they’ve seen in the game before. Here, a fierce battle for every inch of ground unfolds under artillery fire and gas attacks.

The event will center on a sector capture mode: two points are active simultaneously – one must be held, the other must be stormed. On a given signal, a general offensive begins involving the entire team, after which the enemy launches a counterattack. Particular attention is paid to the call for backup: radio stations are located at key positions, allowing players to call in artillery fire, bombardment, or even gas attacks. In the latter case, gas masks become not just cosmetic items as they were previously, but a vital piece of equipment.

For completing event objectives, players will earn Battle Pass rewards, including unique weapons of the era, themed customization items, and in-game resources. New items include the SMLE Mk III (T) and Mondragón M1908 rifles, as well as trench clubs, essential to the battles of World War I.

You can read more about World War I in Enlisted on the game’s official website

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Sealed Truth Update and Cost of Hope DLC Announcement

GSC Game World is excited to announce the release of the new smaller-scale Content Update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, arriving in celebration of the Cost of Hope DLC reveal.

This update delivers a new narrative-driven activity centered around the mysterious X-Lab — expanding the Zone with fresh story content and high-risk opportunities, available free for every owner of the game.

Explore the X-Lab

Deep beneath the Zone, places like X-Labs remain sealed behind massive doors or buried under the consequences of failed “research.” Rumors are now spreading among stalkers that Diod, a technician from Slag Heap, has somehow gained access to the lower levels of X-18.

No one knows what is really happening down there. This is your chance to find out.

Risky Gig with High Reward

Diod isn’t interested in loot — only in something he desperately needs. And it just so happens that Skif might be the only one capable of getting him inside.

On paper, it sounds like a simple deal: access to the lab in exchange for a hefty payout. But nothing in the Zone is ever simple.

Expect a high-risk, high-reward excursion filled with mystery, danger, and unknown consequences. Aside from the payment, more may await — lost knowledge, useful gear, or something far more significant hidden deep within the lab.

New Context in the Zone

This content drop expands the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl with a focused but meaningful story encounter tied to the deeper mysteries of the X-Labs.

It serves as a complimentary update in celebration of the upcoming Cost of Hope DLC announcement, and is meant as a thank-you to the community for staying with the Zone.

The Original Gothic Trilogy is Coming to PlayStation & Xbox

Get ready to return to the Colony, sharpen your blade, and relive a true RPG legacy: all three Gothic Classics are making their way to PlayStation and Xbox Series S|X later this year.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or stepping into Myrtana for the first time, this is your chance to experience the iconic journey of the Nameless Hero across three unforgettable adventures.

Release Overview
Gothic Classic – 29.99 € | July 28, 2026
Gothic II Complete Classic – 29.99 € | September 29, 2026
Gothic III Classic – 29.99 € | November 24, 2026

Pre-Order Bonus – Gothic 1 Remake (Console)

Players who pre-order Gothic 1 Remake on PlayStation or Xbox Series S|X will receive Gothic Classic digitally at no additional cost, available immediately upon pre-order. Gothic 1 Remake will launch on June 5th, 2026.

Disney+ Announces The Devil Wears Prada 2 Premiere Event

Disney+ and Hulu will live stream the can’t-miss, high-fashion world premiere of 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” offering subscribers around the globe an exclusive front-row seat to one of the most glamorous nights of the year. The star-studded event unfolds on Monday, April 20, at Lincoln Center in New York City, celebrating the upcoming theatrical debut of the film. The livestream begins at 5:30 p.m. ET, with a full replay available following the event.

This live experience brings fans closer than ever to the excitement, glamour, and behind-the-scenes sparkle of a major film premiere. From jaw-dropping fashion moments and celebrity arrivals to cast interviews and special surprises, Disney+ and Hulu subscribers will get an insider look at an event where every detail is runway‑ready.

The film’s cast and filmmakers will be in attendance, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, director David Frankel, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, and many more.

In anticipation of the sequel, fans can revisit the original fashion phenomenon by streaming “The Devil Wears Prada” on Disney+ and Hulu now.

Cities: Skylines II Dives Into Performance Improvements and New Benchmark Tool

Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios have published City Corner #4, a deep-dive dev diary focused on Cities: Skylines II’s performance, including what “performance” means for a dynamic city builder, what the team is currently investigating, and what improvements are being prioritized next.

Key highlights of the dev diary include:

  • Rendering Performance (GPU): The team is prioritizing more and improved Level of Detail (LOD) models to reduce the number of triangles rendered (and improve shadow rendering efficiency). They’re also investigating ways to improve water simulation performance and terrain rendering, where a significant amount of generated geometry ends up culled or discarded due to being off-screen or too small to display.
  • Simulation Performance (CPU): On the CPU side, performance issues tend to surface once cities grow, often tied back to pathfinding frequency and cost. The team is exploring potential gameplay/system adjustments (e.g., smarter citizen behaviors, better reflecting city scale with pedestrian counts) while continuing to track and address issues that can cause excessive pathfinding.
  • A New Benchmark Tool: Iceflake also previewed an early iteration of a benchmark tool intended to help players compare performance between patches. This also gives the team better data on where optimizations are needed. This tool is planned to be included in the next patch, currently targeted for the end of the month.

Iceflake Studios continues to investigate and optimize performance further (including collaboration with Unity to help pinpoint and resolve specific issues), and we’ll keep you in the loop on future patches.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains DLC Now Available

SEGA® and Lizardcube announced that the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ SEGA Villains Stage DLC is now available for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch. The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is available now for all players who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. Players who own the Standard Edition can jump into the DLC by purchasing the DLC as a standalone item ($9.99 MSRP USD) or as part of the upgrade pack ($11.99 MSRP USD).

Joe Musashi must now face his fiercest challenge yet as he goes head-to-head with three legendary SEGA foes: the ruthless giant Death Adder (Golden Axe™), the “mad dog” of Shimano Goro Majima (Like a Dragon™/Yakuza™) and the evil genius Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog™).

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC takes players through exciting new stages featuring stunning worlds inspired by beloved SEGA franchises. The DLC includes Three new bosses, five new stages, two new Boss Rush modes, three new ninpo, three new outfits and six new music tracks.

Live alongside today’s DLC launch, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance has also received a free update patch available to all players. This update adds a “Hardcore Mode” and various combat system adjustments, as well as updates to character outlines and map/tutorial display features.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Unleashes Celestial Guardian Randgrid In New Update

Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has rolled out a new update for its collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH that introduces new heroes, themed events, and additional content.

The update highlights the arrival of [Final Pride] Randgrid, a member of the Celestial Guardians. Designed as an attack-type hero, Randgrid specializes in weakening enemy defenses while delivering a powerful strike that targets an enemy in the front row.

Alongside her debut, the Legendary hero [Wings of Darkness & Ranch] Deo has been introduced as a special April Fools’ hero. Equipped with immunity to silence effects, Deo brings unique utility to Castle Rush and expands strategic options for players.

Players can also dive into a newly added story event, “Two Hearts And Undying Memories,” which explores Randgrid’s narrative. By progressing through the story and clearing given missions, players can earn rewards such as a Legendary Hero Ticket and Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stones. Additional content includes a new mini-game, “Instant Deo,” where players must slice incoming food objects, as well as the introduction of two new costumes.

A variety of in-game events are now available to commemorate the update. Through the Deo’s Gift Event, players can obtain rewards including a new hero Deo, Hero Summon Vouchers, Pet Summon Vouchers, and Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stones by checking in during the event period. The Deo the Gourmandizer Appears! Event gives the opportunity for players to collect points through gameplay and exchange them for rewards such as up to seven Deo and other growth materials.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original Seven Knights, Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends.

More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the official website and forum. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social channels on Facebook and YouTube.

Repterra Release Date Trailer

MicroProse announces that Repterra, the base-building survival RTS set in a dinosaur-overrun world, will launch on April 28. Alongside the release date reveal, a brand-new teaser trailer showcases the game’s graphic overhaul, delivering improved visuals, enhanced environments, and more impactful large-scale battles.

Repterra blends classic RTS gameplay with a unique dinosaur-driven twist. Players are tasked with rebuilding humanity’s foothold on a planet reclaimed by prehistoric predators – constructing colonies, managing resources, and surviving relentless waves of dinosaurs while turning them into powerful allies.

The latest teaser highlights the game’s upgraded presentation, with richer environments, improved lighting, and clearer battlefield readability – all while maintaining the massive scale that defines the experience.