Today, CCP Games announced that a 10-day free trial for EVE Frontier, the space survival MMO currently in development for PC and Mac, will begin on Friday, April 11. Players registered as “Remnants” can log into EVE Frontier on April 11 and join fellow players amidst the dark to experience the MMO as it continues development through April 21, 2025.
In EVE Frontier, the galaxy is a sandbox shaped by player-driven activity. From player-made factions and currencies to bases, private economies, and the stargate network, CCP Games gives players the tools to create the ultimate living game world, rich with player creativity enhanced through open third-party development and open-source code.
For more information and to apply for Remnant Access, visit www.evefrontier.com
Torn Banner Studios, the hit developer behind Chivalry 2, today announced that its next major update, REANIMATION, will arrive on April 15 for the eight-player, co-op horror shooter No More Room in Hell 2. A Free Weekend will also run April 17-21 on Steam. REANIMATION will be the most robust update since launch and will feature not one, but two new maps – a surprise for players that the size of the game which only launched with the original Power Plant map. Also coming in this update is a new radial inventory, a revamped combat system, a character roster and a host of other big items and impactful bug fixes across the entire game.
Pottsville, the first new map since launch, is a brooding suburban small town inspired by classic zombie movie settings, offering claustrophobic encounters with the undead at dawn. Smaller and more densely packed than the expansive rural map Power Plant, Pottsville features foggy alleyways, neighborhood houses and downtown buildings, creating a tense mix of suburbia and city environments. Players will navigate these areas as they uncover intel, head downtown to retrieve critical scientific research and extract from the rooftop under pressure. Alongside Pottsville, the new map Lewiston introduces a panicked city where responders must protect survivors and secure an escape. As the sun sets, responders must act fast to protect survivors and secure a way out. With one of two random evacuation routes, train or boat, players have to gather what they need quickly as survival is the only thing that matters.
The new radial inventory harkens back to the first No More Room in Hell, allowing players to move their mouse into quadrants of their screen to quickly select between inventory items. Now, new to No More Room in Hell 2’s inventory, there will be a weight system for items players pick up. The earlier inventory in the game was not weight-based but simply had a limited number of slots, regardless of the weight of things players were carrying. This new system will create a more fast-paced inventory experience while also forcing players to make more strategic decisions about what items they collect and use.
Combat also gets a major upgrade with the introduction of Combat 2.0. This revamped system is designed to make player interactions with zombies more dynamic and immersive. With improved mechanics for both ranged and melee combat, players can now slice off zombie limbs with left-to-right or right-to-left attacks, repeat input for a stronger attack, charge up for a heavier blow or kick zombies back to create breathing room even though it comes at a stamina cost. Combat 2.0 promises smoother, more intuitive controls that will help elevate the tension and excitement of every encounter.
REANIMATION will also introduce a character roster that allows players to manage multiple permadeath characters at once. On the character tab, players will now have three character slots. If players prefer to leave a level 50 veteran back at base while they venture forth with a lower level responder, that is now an option. And with a new character re-roll option, players can spend in-game credits earned from matches to swap out their three character choices for a fresh set offering more flexibility and control over your squad. Torn Banner Studios plans to continue iterating on the character roster beyond this update.
The Nocturne Theatre, Los Angeles’s premier venue for bold and intimate theatrical experiences, is proud to present an electrifying revival of Little Shop of Horrors, running from April 11 to May 18, 2025.
This timeless musical comedy follows the misadventures of Seymour Krelborn, a meek and under-appreciated floral assistant, as he stumbles upon an unusual plant he names “Audrey II,” after his coworker and secret crush. However, Audrey II isn’t your average houseplant. This sassy, R&B-singing carnivore has an insatiable appetite for human blood and a devious plan for world domination.
“Our theatre-in-the-round strips away the distance between performer and audience, making every moment immediate and raw’, says Justin P. Meyer, director of Little Shop of Horrors and co-founder of The Nocturne.
Meyer2Meyer Entertainment, known for creating immersive live entertainment experiences, is behind this production, showcasing their strength increature design with their stunning and creepy Audrey plants. Their work has been recognized by Forbes, which described their attractions as “the best attractions in the country.” With a strong background in immersive entertainment, including collaborations with Epic Games, Netflix, and other industry leaders, Meyer2Meyer Entertainment brings its expertise to The Nocturne Theatre’s in-the-round setting.
Cast members for Little Shop of Horrors include Aaron Ellis as Seymour Krelborn, Jett LaFever as Audrey, Connor Bullock as Orin Scrivello, Craig Sherman as Mr. Mushnik, Cameron Jackson as Chiffon, Dara Adedara as Crystal, Auriana Chisholm as Ronnette, Bedjou Jean as Skid Row Derelict, David Gallic as the Voice of Audrey II, and Darius Aaron Frye as the Puppeteer of Audrey II.
Tickets range from $27.50 to $73.50. Tickets are available at the Nocturne’s website at thenocturnetheatre.com. The show runs 2 hours and 15 minutes with intermission.
SOEDESCO® has officially announced the upcoming launch of Truck Driver® Gold Edition this year 2025. It will be available for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
This exciting announcement comes with a brand-new trailer, offering a first look at this ultimate trucking experience on next-gen hardware.
Truck Driver® Gold Edition delivers a more immersive trucking experience with enhanced visuals, optimized performance, and refined gameplay mechanics, fully harnessing the power of next-gen consoles. This definitive edition also includes all previously released expansions, including the Heading North DLC, additional paint jobs, and the Hidden Places & Damage System DLC.
For fans of physical copies, the physical edition of Truck Driver® Gold Edition is now open for pre-order on Amazon US.
As part of SOEDESCO’s long-term vision for the franchise, the official Truck Driver Discord server has been launched, dedicated to all the Truck Driver® titles. This space offers players the opportunity to connect with fellow truckers, share their journeys, provide feedback, and get direct support from the developers.
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the shelter survival game set in a zombie-infested Texas from PikPok, is now available on PC and MAC via Steam Early Access. Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is the first PC game entry into the acclaimed Into the Dead franchise, which has more than 150 million downloads. The game makes its terrifyingly exciting Steam debut after reaching 50th most wishlisted game on the platform, with content updates planned every four to six weeks throughout Early Access.
Walton, Texas, 1980. Dealing with the sweltering summer heat isn’t easy. When a zombie outbreak erupts in the city, survival takes precedence over staying cool. With each passing day, the undead’s numbers increase, law and order slip away, and Walton’s remaining survivors must do everything possible to stay alive.
Lead a band of survivors driven by desperation and dwindling resources to survive the citywide nightmare and find a way out to safety. Upgrade shelters, seek allies, and sneak past hordes of horrors to find tools, food, and weapons – all while accepting that there’s not enough, there won’t be enough, and good neighbors are in short supply. Not all survivors are willing to negotiate, cooperate, or share.
Experience a thrilling survival experience blending horror with shelter management as survivors scavenge locations, choose whether to fight or avoid both zombie and human enemies, and investigate tenuous and dangerous escape plans. Overcome dynamic events that can lead to either catastrophe or salvation while balancing the needs of survivors against the backdrop of a deadly world. Only by cautious planning, careful discovery, and accepting the consequences of cruel choices will the city’s living find the luxury of mourning all they’ve lost.
Early Access will offer frequent content updates, with the first planned for May 2025. To learn more about the future of Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, check out the Early Access Roadmap.
“Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days marks an exciting, immersive evolution of the franchise,” said Mario Wynands, CEO of PikPok. “With its Early Access launch, we welcome players to the city of Walton, and look forward to sharing frequent updates and receiving feedback through the EA period.”
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days launches today on PC and MAC via Steam Early Access for $24.99. A free demo is also available on Steam. The game features English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Russian language support.
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/
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
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, 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, 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:
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!
