The cursed burial grounds of Haunted Lands beckon you, as the demo is available now on Steam! Choose from six unique character classes that each suit a different playstyle, from mystical mages to ferocious beasts, acquire powerful artifacts to enhance your power tenfold, and slash your way through hordes of undead, twisted foes in this retro-inspired platformer developed by Alevgor and published by Alawar.
Hellish creatures lurk within the Haunted Lands, and only you can protect the sanctity of these burial grounds. Players can choose from a variety of different classes; Beast class is perfect for players who want to get up close and personal with foes, and spirit slayers who prefer to demolish from a distance may choose the Gunner class. Wish to wield both offensive spells and healing scrolls? The Mage class may be for you! Explore ancient crypts and tombs, and decimate the demons, cultists and more that stand in your way. The further you venture, the more intense bosses you’ll encounter.
Megapop, the studio behind the upcoming underwater city builder Life Below, has released a new developer video digging into one of its core questions: how do you turn real marine science into something that’s actually fun to play?
The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the team translated real-world marine biology into the core foundation of the game, how its difficulty responds to different playstyles, and why realism alone was never the goal.
Set in a fragile underwater ecosystem, Life Below challenges players to design and manage thriving sub-aquatic settlements while balancing growth, resource management, and the health of the surrounding reef.
“We brought in marine biologists who helped us out with some workshops where we got to ask a lot of stupid questions,” explains Lise Hagen Lie, Game Director with Megapop.
Those lessons shaped Life Below’s core systems, from reef construction to water parameters. But Megapop admit that in-game behaviour isn’t all true to science and that there needed to be a balance for entertainment sake. Hagen Lie explains, “For example, PH doesn’t work in reality, the way that we have it in our game. We had to gamify it a little bit”.
The development team goes on to discuss how fish were simulated, how they interact with each other and also how Life Below challenges different types of players.
“We designed the game in a way that can be played in different ways depending on your playstyle. If you’re a player that likes to take their time and sit back and relax, the experience in turn will be a little easier. But if you’re a player looking for more of a challenge, then you’d be developing your reef quicker and running into various difficulties and challenges much faster,” said Thor Palsson, Senior Game Designer.
Life Below is currently in development for PC. Players can watch the full developer video now and follow the project for future updates as development continues.
Seismic Squirrel is thrilled to announce that Aether & Iron will launch on PC (Steam) in Spring 2026. This narrative-driven RPG invites players to step into the shoes of Gia, a smuggler navigating the dangerous underworld of an alternate 1930s New York City, featuring turn-based vehicular combat and storytelling from writers with credits on Mass Effect, Far Cry, and Sovereign Syndicate.
Aether & Iron takes place in an alternate 1930s New York transformed into a vertical city after the discovery of “aether” – a key component to newfound anti-gravitational technology. Customize and upgrade your fleet of aether-powered vehicles with weapons and armor, and recruit unique companions to watch your back, each armed with talents that can make all the difference. Your choices shape not just your path, but the city’s fate as well.
Level up your Hustle, Smarts, and Brass abilities to improve your chances in combat and social situations. As a simple job draws you into a conspiracy that threatens the whole city, you’ll reconnect with old friends, make new enemies, and determine whether New York’s citizens will find hope in this corrupt world.
Aether & Iron will be available on Steam in Spring 2026, in English, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), French, German, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Players can try a free demo now on Steam.
ALIEN: KING KILLER, a new chapter in Marvel’s acclaimed Alien comic book storytelling begins this April, and it promises to deliver the darkest era of the Alien universe yet. The five-issue limited series by writer Saladin Ahmed (Wolverine) and artist Carlos Nieto (Ultimate Black Panther) will take place on a planet that’s already succumbed to Xenomorphs, a horrifying victory that pushes humanity to its limits and explores the ultimate cost of survival. Fans will also have a chance to dive deeper into the saga on Comics Giveaway Day™ on May 2 with a special prelude story by Ahmed and artist Emilio Laiso in ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026.
When humanity has already lost the war against the Xenomorphs, what remains? Set on a planet overrun by the savage alien species, the dregs of humanity cling to the protection of the mysterious siblings known as the Three Kings. But these warlords have a fourth sibling who is out for revenge– and the humans’ remaining protectors are harboring secrets deadlier than the aliens outside their gates.
“I’m old enough to remember Aliens landing at the theaters after having watched Alien on Betamax, so I’ve been ready to tell stories in this universe for a good long while now,” Ahmed shared. “KING KILLER is more of an action story than pure horror, but it is centrally about the most fascinating question in the franchise: What makes a monster? I’m super excited for readers to join us for this weird, pulse pounding Alien story!”
Check out David Yardin’s terrifying main cover and preorder ALIEN: KING KILLER #1 at your local comic shop today!
Blacklyte, a pioneering entertainment company, has partnered with Fnatic, the world’s leading esports organization, to bring gamers the latest in gaming innovation – an all-new, exclusive, co-branded Athena Pro gaming chair.
Built for intense gaming sessions and engineered for comfort, the Athena Pro Fnatic Edition provides adaptive support that gives gamers an ergonomic edge. The seat’s soft memory foam top contours to the body, while the high-density base provides stable, lasting support. Bamboo charcoal and silver ions enhance durability and cleanliness, delivering comfort where you feel it and support where it matters.
Designed with Fnatic’s striking orange and black colors and featuring a bold embroidered Fnatic logo on the backrest, this chair commands attention in any room. Blacklyte’s custom embroidery uses over 100,000 precise stitches, giving the Fnatic emblem depth, clarity, and long-lasting definition. Be one of the first to own this one-of-a-kind chair that is trusted by Fnatic pro-players to get them through tournaments, practice, and admin.
Key Features:
Versatile Comfort: Built for gaming, work, and everything in between. Adjust to any position effortlessly with a simple lever, and upgraded ultra-soft memory foam keeps you comfortable, focused, and supported for years to come.
Maximised Support: Find your perfect gaming stance with our multi-tilt mechanism, adjustable lumbar support, and heavy-duty tilt mechanism.
4-way Dynamic Armrest: Support your natural posture, moving seamlessly in every direction to reduce stress on your muscles and joints.
Engineered for Durability: The dual-layer design combines memory foam with a high-density polyurethane core infused with carbon and silver ions, providing a slow yet responsive rebound, superior shape retention, odor control, and antibacterial protection. REACH compliant for safe, long-term use.
The official trailer and key art for “The Muppet Show” were revealed today, giving audiences a brand-new look at the highly anticipated special event featuring just-announced guest star Maya Rudolph, alongside special guest star Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer/guest star Seth Rogen. “The Muppet Show” returns Feb. 4 for a triumphant special event on Disney+ (12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST) and ABC (9:00 p.m. EST/PST).
About The Muppet Show
It’s “The Muppet Show”! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!
“The Muppet Show Theme (2026)” single will be available Feb. 4 and is performed by The Muppets and produced by GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winner Bill Sherman.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, will host spring Grad Nite events in major cities nationwide that offer unforgettable celebrations for graduating middle and high school students. In Southern California, both Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain will join the lineup with both Senior and Junior Grad Nites. These private events give students the chance to laugh, bond and celebrate their scholastic achievements with friends in an amusement park reserved exclusively for them.
Grad Nite features dance parties, dining, games, thrilling rides and more, creating unique experiences that are close to home and more cost effective than a destination graduation trip.
“Graduation is a time to celebrate achievements and friendships,” said Trent Turner, vice president of marketing and sales for Six Flags. “Grad Nite provides a secure and festive environment, a chance for students to be together enjoying the ultimate adventure before they turn the page to begin a new chapter.”
Schools are encouraged to sign up now to secure their spots for these popular events.
2026 GRAD NITE SCHEDULE
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, Ca. – NEW for 2026
NACON and Spiders studio are happy to announce in a new video that narrative RPG GreedFall: The Dying World will launch on 10 March on PC (Steam) and on 12 March on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new gameplay video also details the game’s key features.
Forge your legend in a world in decline
The story of GreedFall: The Dying World begins three years before the events of the first game, at the dawn of the Malichor plague, a mysterious illness that is gradually corrupting the Old Continent of Gacane. This time, you play as a native of the island of Teer Fradee, recently discovered by the colonists of Gacane, destined to become a Doneigad: a guardian of knowledge and Nature. Your initiation is barely complete when your destiny is overturned as you are taken prisoner by soldiers who forcibly take you to the Old Continent.
Your quest to regain your freedom plunges you into the heart of a vast conspiracy: it’s up to you to forge your destiny in the hope of saving not only your island but the entire continent.
It’s dangerous to go alone…
During your journey, you get to meet new allies ready to join your cause: recruit up to eight companions, each with their own story, beliefs, and secrets. Their presence in your party allows you to obtain information, defuse tricky situations, or sometimes make them worse… It’s up to you to develop your relationships with your companions, to make them brothers-in-arms, rivals, friends, or even soulmates!
Master the art of combat
While cunning or diplomacy can get you out of many situations, you can also resort to force to confront the many enemies on your path in intense combat sequences. Thanks to the tactical pause, you can coordinate your actions and those of your companions to exploit enemy weaknesses and unleash devastating skills. But if you wish to stay in the heat of the action, you can also focus on the character of your choice and let the rest of the group act on its own. Numerous options will allow you to adapt the combat style to your preferences!
Discover a fascinating world
Aboard your ship, the Constanzia, you will explore the vast continent of Gacane, a land divided by conflicts between factions. This is your opportunity to travel through majestic cities and lands with unique landscapes! Uncover their mysteries, discover their treasures, and face the many dangers they hold. Watch the world evolve according to your decisions: they will shape your reputation, your alliances, and they will decide the fate of your adventure.
An all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord,” will premiere on Disney+ April 6, 2026. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” is created by Dave Filoni, based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Oscar® nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio-Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David C. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.
Owlchemy Labs today announced two significant milestones: Job Simulator has surpassed 6 million installs, and their latest title, Dimensional Double Shift, has crossed 1 million downloads just over a year after its open beta launch. Together, the milestones reflect a decade of Owlchemy’s commitment to pushing VR forward, and a growing audience embracing the platform’s evolution.
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2026, Job Simulator defined VR gaming with its natural-feeling interactivity and Owlchemy’s signature quirky humor. Originally debuting on the HTC Vive, Job Simulator was one of the first viral VR hits and introduced a whole generation of players to the platform. After surpassing 1 million units sold in 2020, the game has maintained a consistent presence on VR charts. Ten years later, the game’s continued success is proof that Owlchemy’s design principles are built on solid foundations.
Dimensional Double Shift underscores Owlchemy Labs’ momentum beyond legacy hits, with its co-op universe that has proved players are hungry to experience VR with friends. The game recently became Owlchemy Labs’ fastest-growing title, with players logging 2.5 million total hours in Dimensional Double Shift since its open beta launch. Achieving these milestones in just over a year since Dimensional Double Shift’s open beta launch reinforces the studio’s continued focus on accessible, interactive, and playful social experiences.
Dimensional Double Shift’s Milestone by the Numbers:
85.61% of players slapped ALICE. That’s 648,715 people who chose violence and called it “team bonding.”
6.1 million shifts played, averaging 23 minutes each. “Just one more shift” is how you (happily) lose track of time.
16.7 million orders completed and 4.5 million cars served. Service with a smile, and only minor property damage.
3.8 million bonus orders taken at the end of a shift. Clocking out was an option, and you all ignored it.
Over one third of players made their in-game character puke from… questionable life choices, totaling 3,069,558 vomits.
“Back when VR first started gaining momentum in the 2010s, Job Simulator was among the first games to take off,”said Andrew Eiche, CEOwl at Owlchemy Labs. “Ten years later, it’s still showing up near the top of monthly play charts, and we’ve seen that same staying power with Vacation Simulator surpassing one million copies sold. Through that work, we learned players want worlds that feel great to interact with, are easy to jump into, and are fun to share, which led us directly to Dimensional Double Shift. Seeing Job Simulator and Dimensional Double Shift hit these milestones together shows we’re still delivering on that desire.”
Players can clock in to Dimensional Double Shift on Meta Quest for free, and when your crew’s ready for the next assignment, grab the Hexas and New Joysey Dimension Packs for $4.99 each. Only one person needs to own a pack for the whole team to punch in together.
