*Please note that the game’s release date has been updated in the news release to April 4th, 2025.
4X Strategy game Hyper Empire is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, with a demo set to launch later today. This will offer players an exclusive opportunity to dive into its fast-paced 4X empire management gameplay, featuring multiple ways to win and an engaging single-player experience. The full release is slated for March 14, 2025 April 4th, 2025. Check out more in the trailer below!
Set on the edge of space, Hyper Empire is designed for quick, intense sessions that can be completed in 40 minutes or less. Players control one of five unique factions, each with distinct ships, abilities, and strategies to build their empire. With random events, shifting alliances, and escalating enemies, every playthrough is different. The game combines military might, strategy, and resource management in a deep single-player experience, perfect for those looking to enjoy 4X gameplay in a short amount of time.
The Steam Next Fest demo will give players the chance to experience a small taste of the game’s mechanics, combat, and faction choices. The demo will be available for a limited time, so be sure to check it out when it goes live on February 14th. Players can prepare for the ultimate test of strategy, leadership, and empire-building when the game fully launches on March 14th
Okami Studio announced that OUTLAWED, the upcoming PvPvE first-person extraction shooter, will officially launch on March 12th, 2025. Ahead of its release, the game will be featured in Steam Next Fest, giving players a chance to dive into the action before launch, from February 24th to March 3rd. OUTLAWED’s urban battleground delivers fast-paced encounters, exciting opportunities to outplay opponents, and plenty of chances to claim victory in every match.
In OUTLAWED, players take on the role of survivors looking to make a name for themselves, scavenging valuable resources and battling through enemy territory to escape with their haul. This online multiplayer game pits 30 players against each other in squads of three, set in a sprawling 10-square-kilometer city teeming with rival squads and local gangs. Players will navigate urban centers, highways, rivers, and mountains, using zip lines, parachutes, and a variety of vehicles to outmaneuver opponents. With customizable weapons, gear, and tactical tools like recon drones, airstrikes, and medical kits, every encounter offers new ways to adapt and succeed.
Zen Studios — the leading global producer and publisher of digital pinball video games — is proud to announce the forthcoming release of Pinball FX VR on April 3. This exciting take on the digital pinball experience brings the studio’s beloved pinball tables to virtual reality for Meta Quest players with quick trigger fingers.
Pinball FX VR builds upon the success of celebrated titles like Zen Pinball (over 10 million downloads to date), Pinball FX (over 2 million players to date), the innovative horror spin-off title Pinball M, and the recently released Zen Pinball World for mobile devices. For almost decades, Zen Studios has caught the hearts and minds of pinball players around the world. Pinball FX VR is the next evolution in Zen Studios’ pinball excellence.
Alongside an array of exciting global campaigns and challenges, gamers don’t just play Pinball FX VR — it’s an immersive, mixed-reality world. They can place their favorite tables in their actual rooms, dive into a host of mini-games, and more.
Pinball FX VR’s Key Features:
Mixed Reality Pinball: Besides full immersion mode, you can experience the thrill of pinball in your living room or wherever you choose, blurring the line between physical and virtual realities
Global Campaign Mode: Take on the pinball world in Campaign Mode! Conquer the districts, beating unique missions for special rewards
Pinball In Every Form: Enjoy classic gameplay or fun challenges while you climb the global leaderboards
Interactive Objects and Mini-Games: The VR arcade also includes mini-games and other arcade activities, like dartboards, vending machines, and interactive gadgets
Are you ready for a groundbreaking pinball experience?
At launch, Pinball FX VR will feature acclaimed Zen Studios titles Sky Pirates: Treasures of the Clouds, Pinball Noir, and Curse of the Mummy for $9.99 USD. It will also feature an all-star lineup of Williams™ Pinball tables, available to purchase and play in VR for the very first time. Players can choose from Indiana Jones™: The Pinball Adventure, The Addams Family™, World Cup Soccer, Twilight Zone, and Star Trek™: The Next Generation. If that’s not enough titles for pinball enthusiasts, there will be additional tables for purchase, including Battlestar Galactica Pinball, Knight Rider Pinball, and Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball. And to add to the excitement, more tables will become available in the months after Pinball FX VR’s launch.
Pinball FX VR launches on the Meta store as a freely downloadable title on April 3. The game is compatible with Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S, and Quest Pro devices.
In collaboration with Lionsgate, Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of John Wick pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. Raise the stakes of the John Wick pinball experience with these newly available upgrades that will take your game to the next level.
Accept your contract with the illuminated and mechanical Hourglass Topper. Featuring the official John Wick logo, cityscape background and over 150 RGB lights, this interactive topper features a fully functional hourglass which rotates and begins dropping sand to represent the passage of time. This Hourglass Topper also introduces the exclusive “Tick Tock, Mr. Wick” game mode. This single ball hurry-up mode starts with a 60 second unlimited ball saver and players have 3 minutes tracked by the physical hourglass timer for this high octane gaming experience. “Tick Tock, Mr. Wick” is also available as a challenge mode feature for games installed with the Hourglass Topper.
Straight from the plunge use the sculpted Blood Oath Marker Shooter Knob carefully, or risk the consequences as you dive into the action. Leveraging the official prop used in the films, this shooter knob adds a fun element to your pinball experience from the very first plunge.
For the Pro and Premium Editions, get immersed into John Wick’s world with the Cabinet Expression Lighting System™ accessory. With 96 intelligent RGB LEDs, the Cabinet Expression Lighting System enables full color spectrum control. Positioned in pockets cut into the cabinet sides to provide color themed full playfield illumination, this integrated playfield lighting system is synchronized to custom light shows and dynamically responsive to game events while featuring exclusive cityscape hand-drawn artwork.
In addition, you can make your speakers pop with the official Speaker Expression Lighting System accessory. With intelligent RGB LED lighting, your speakers will light up and flash as you battle enemies, fully integrated and dynamically responsive to game events.
Protect yourself and your game with the foil backed Blood Oath Marker Side Armor. This dramatic side armor adds further dimension to your John Wick pinball gaming experience.
“We’re thinking we’re back, with the official John Wick pinball accessories,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Upgrade your John Wick pinball experience today.”
Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:
Hourglass Topper $US 1,499.99
Blood Oath Marker Shooter Knob $US 199.99
Blood Oath Marker Side Armor $US 269.99
Cabinet Expression Lighting SystemTM $US 599.99
Speaker Expression Lighting System $US 199.99
MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.
John Wick pinball machines and accessories are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world, which can be found here or on the official Stern Store here.
Lionsgate’s hit John Wick franchise has taken in over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. The films, starring Keanu Reeves and directed by Chad Stahelski, are produced by Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, alongside Stahelski. In addition to the four hit films, the John Wick Universe includes the upcoming spinoff film Ballerina starring Ana de Armas, an additional spinoff movie in the works about Donnie Yen’s Caine assassin character, a new series John Wick: Under the High Table and an upcoming immersive experience in Las Vegas.
Indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios is proud to announce that their third content update, “Deep Clean”, is now available for their ‘Very Positive’ rated wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin, currently on PC via Steam Early Access. Upgrade your tools including the sponge and soak tub to scrub and tidy your way in this update for the cosy shop simulator!
“Deep Clean”, the third major content update since Trash Goblin launched in Early Access, focuses on revitalising and fine-tuning tools to make cleaning easier and faster. Essential to any crafty goblin, the Chisel can now be upgraded twice to make it even more powerful. Different Chisels have different abilities, like the “Lance” which can punch through multiple blocks in one direction, or the “Cross” which deals a hefty spread of damage to a targeted block. Upgrades also come to the Sponge and Soak Tub, helping the pace of cleaning and allowing room for more dirty trinkets.
Alongside the item upgrades, the patch also introduces a new Quest Tracker, making it easier to keep track of customer requests by displaying their name, order, and the condition of the trinket – clean or dirty. Customers of different species now all have their own distinct voice burble, and cleaning time is now relative to the size of a trinket, so smaller trinkets take less effort to clean than larger ones. The “Deep Clean” update brings upwards of 51 additions, changes, tweaks, bug fixes and a good ol’ spring clean to Trash Goblin today!
In other exciting news, Trash Goblin has been announced as a finalist at the GDWC Winter Season for Best Studio Game with the awards due to be unveiled on March 14th.
Ironwood Studios, founded in 2019, today announced its debut title, Pacific Drive, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide within its first year. This milestone marks a major achievement for the indie developer, which has a team of less than 20 staff. Pacific Drive has resonated with players thanks to its intense gameplay, compelling narrative and atmospheric soundtrack, earning it a reputation as one of the most immersive and original gaming experiences in recent years.
Since launching Feb. 22, 2024, Pacific Drive has received widespread acclaim from critics, had its rights acquired to develop a TV show by James Wan (Saw, Fast and Furious 7, The Conjuring) and been acknowledged for multiple awards. Award nominations include four BAFTA longlist nods (Debut Game, Game Design, Narrative and New IP), a Game Developers Choice nomination for Best Debut and an IGF Awards nomination for Excellence in Design. It also secured wins for Best Gameplay at the BIG Festival Awards at Gamescom LATAM and Best Music at The Indie Game Awards 2024.
Ironwood Studios has supported Pacific Drive with three free content updates and cosmetic DLC packs, with the game’s fourth and most substantial update set to launch soon. Pacific Drive is available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. To find out more, visit: https://www.pacificdrivegame.com/
Global Publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni are pleased to announce that Assetto Corsa EVO, the latest evolution of the popular Assetto Corsa series currently available in Early Access, will receive a free Content Update (0.1.6) which includes two new cars and a new track. The update is available today, February 19th.
Lancia Delta HF Integrale “Evoluzione 2” – Admire it in its distinctive ‘Giallo Ginestra’ color as it performs spectacular drifts, showcasing its perfect combination of turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
Lamborghini Huracán STO – A masterpiece of engineering, inspired by GT racing, designed to deliver the ultimate in speed and precision on the road.
Fuji Speedway — For the first time in the AC brand’s history, we bring you the stunning Fuji Speedway. This technical and captivating track is made even more breathtaking by the view of Mount Fuji. Every corner is a challenge, and every straight is a rush of adrenaline.
Get ready to put yourself to the test and download the update on Steam, available today!
Assetto Corsa EVO is available on Steam Early Access at £32.99 / $39.99
For more information and regular updates on Assetto Corsa EVO, please visit the game’s official site, www.assettocorsa.gg, follow the hashtag #wearesimracing, and stay tuned across Assetto Corsa social channels.
Gioteck™, a leading videogame accessory brand and part of Embracer Freemode, brings adrenaline fueled fun to gamers this spring with the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel, the multi-platform racing accessory designed to bring an extra dimension of fun when used with My First GT™!
An ideal accessory for those taking their first steps into the driving genre, the FR5 Racing Wheel is the ideal companion for games such as My First Gran Turismo™, a free to download trial version of Gran Turismo™, crafted specifically for those new to the game, offering a streamlined, approachable experience. For seasoned GT gamers, Gran Turismo™ 7 offers endless real driving action and remains fully compatible with the FR5 Racing Wheel.
Designed for games which utilize Motion Sensor Support, the FR5 Racing Wheel works in conjunction with your existing PlayStation®5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller (sold separately) to deliver an authentic driving experience with all racing games which support motion control.
The FR5 Racing Wheel is also compatible with PC and Steam Deck, allowing players to configure their favourite driving games via Steam software with seamless gyro functionality. When used on PC or Steam Deck, games such as F1™ 2022 – 2024, Forza Motorsport™, and Forza Horizon™ 4 / 5 come alive with controls which put gamers in pole position, getting closer to the action than ever before!
The 220-degree steering and auto-centering mechanism allow gamers to tackle the most challenging hairpin bends with flawless precision. After every thrilling twist and turn, the wheel snaps back to centre effortlessly, allowing players to maintain complete control of the car. With dual metal bearings, sluggish steering is a thing of the past, instead offering smooth, frictionless control.
Created with versatility in mind, the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel features three flexible options to suit every driver’s preference. It can be secured to any table with the robust clamp for a stable and professional setup or can be enjoyed in the comfort of your living room with the convenient lap mount – perfect for marathon high-octane adventures. Gamers who prefer a minimalist approach can ditch the fuss and keep it simple, as they dive straight into the race with the convenient grip-only option. These versatile ways to play ensure that you can race just the way you like it, whether you’re going solo or tearing up the track with your opponents.
Platform Compatibility
PS5™
PC
Steam Deck
Superior Control & Authentic Feel
220-Degree Steering with Auto-Centering Mechanic
Authentic Grip
Dual Metal Bearings
360-Degree Ergonomic Grip
Versatile Mounting Options
Three flexible ways to play:
Table Clamp
Lap Mount
Grip Only
The Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel
The Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel
For more information on the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel
Welcome back to Crests Edge, Unbroken! You’re a man of your word, and that bond made you revisit this classist realm, located far in the North in the search for this traitor Nielsen. Only such a war veteran and skilled warrior as yourself seems to be capable of dragging this stinky rat out of whatever hole in the Township of Westfall he’s currently hiding in. Dead or alive, it doesn’t matter. Not to you at least. You just want to find him and return before all hell breaks loose. The clock is ticking and neither the currently lasting Feast of the 3rd moon nor the ongoing Earls Rebellion tearing apart the kingdom already engulfed in chaos, are making it any easier for you. So, take up your arms, go forth, and uphold the honor of your crest. Remain or Unbroken or remain forgotten.
Get the game from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2377020/Unbroken/) for 10.99$ with the 10% discount during the launch week, or grab the Door Breakers (https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/49986/Door_Breakers) bundle and enjoy the 25% discount. Also don’t forget to join the developer on Discord (https://discord.com/invite/h8TAUNacuK) for all things Unbroken!
DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launched the DJI RS 4 Mini, an all-new compact and lightweight gimbal for cameras and smartphones that weighs just 890g (less than 2 pounds) and can carry payloads up to 2kg (4.4 pounds). Designed for the quick-filming needs of creators, the RS 4 Mini offers the automated axis locks first introduced in DJI’s flagship gimbals, allowing for faster setups, transitions, and breakdowns. Other features that deliver a more efficient and seamless filming experience include a new intelligent tracking module, faster switching to vertical shooting and Teflon™ coating for a smoother balancing experience.
“The Ronin Series continues to push the imaging industry forward as we bring new innovations to our ecosystem and democratize technology to more applications. Specifically, the DJI RS 4 Mini continues to feature our Emmy® Award-winning three-axis gimbal stabilization, offering seamlessly smooth and steady footage,” says Ferdinand Wolf, Product Experience Director at DJI. “In adding the DJI RS 4 Mini to our offering, we have rounded out this generation of stabilizers to cater to every level of creator, from professional filmmakers to independent commercial videographers and content creators.
Next-Gen design for a more efficient workflow
The RS 4 Mini incorporates many proven features from DJI’s flagship gimbals, allowing creators to work more efficiently. With the 2nd-Gen auto-axis locks, creators can unlock the gimbal’s three-axis locks in one second, speeding up the filming, transition, and storage processes. The 3rd-Gen Native Vertical Switch offers the fastest switch experience in the RS series1. With the meticulous upgrades to Teflon™ interlayers1 and a fine-tuning knob, the RS 4 Mini can achieve smoother and more precise millimeter-level balancing when installing a camera.
Intelligent filming for stunning results
The RS 4 Mini Combo comes standard with the new DJI RS Intelligent Tracking Module1 for intelligent framing and composition1. Enabling ActiveTrack on any camera system or phone with or without the DJI Ronin app, it can keep a human subject in frame up to 10 meters, even in complex environments. Tracking can be enabled with one push of the trigger or an open-palm visual command.
In the new Responsive mode, the gimbal responds faster to hand movements upon start or stop, designed to suit fast-moving subject circling shots. Meanwhile, the classic Smooth follow mode provides a fluid gimbal response, ideally for normal subject following shots.
Other notable features include:
Upgraded with 4th-Gen Stabilization: The RS 4 Mini strikes a superior balance between stabilization strength and camera movement’s tactile feel, delivering excellent performance and an enhanced user experience. It also offers significantly improved stability when shooting vertically.
Improved Battery Life: Compared to the DJI RS 3 Mini, the charging speed and battery life have increased by 30%1, extending the operating time to 13 hours1. It also supports fast charging, allowing 5 hours1 of use after a 30-minute charge.
Lightweight Build, High Payload1：Weighing only 890 g (2 lbs), RS 4 Mini boasts a payload capacity of up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs). It supports a wide range of mainstream mirrorless cameras and lens combinations, delivering powerful performance.
Next-gen RS Briefcase Handle1: Designed especially for the RS 4 Mini, this new handle is 20%1 smaller and 28 g lighter1 than the current DJI RS Briefcase Handle.
Quick-Release Magnetic Mount: The tracking module features a magnetic quick-release design, allowing it to attach to the tilt axis in just one second. The magnetic locking design will stay securely in place without loosening or falling off, ensuring a more reliable filming process.
Price and Availability
DJI RS 4 Mini will be available for purchase today from authorized retailers and at store.dji.com with two purchase options available.
The standalone DJI RS 4 Mini retails for $369 and includes one Gimbal, Quick-Release Plate, RS 4 Mini Tripod, L-Shaped Multi-Camera Control Cable, USB-C Charging Cable and one Screw Kit.
The DJI RS 4 Mini Combo retails for $459 and adds a RS Intelligent Tracking Module and RS 4 Mini Briefcase Handle.
DJI Care Refresh
DJI Care Refresh, the comprehensive protection plan for DJI products, is now available for DJI RS 4 Mini. Accidental damage is covered by the replacement service, including natural wear, collisions, and water damage. For a small additional charge, you can have your damaged product replaced if an accident occurs.
DJI Care Refresh (1-Year Plan) includes up to 2 replacements in 1 year. DJI Care Refresh (2-Year Plan) includes up to 4 replacements in 2 years. Other services of DJI Care Refresh include official warranty, international warranty service and free shipping. For a full list of details, please visit: www.dji.com/support/service/djicare-refresh
