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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Voice Cast Revealed

Today, Paradox Interactive, White Wolf, and The Chinese Room introduced the voice actors behind key characters in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2.

Meet the actors and their characters here:

The voice cast includes:

  • Hara Yannas and Tommy Sim’aan as Phyre
  • Ronan Summers as Fabien
  • Jane Perry as Lou Graham
  • Amrita Acharia as Safia Ulusoy
  • and more!

For more information, see the full playlist of recently released Bloodlines 2 videos in the playlist here.

Painkiller Debuts New Co-op Gameplay Video

Who goes there?! At the Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase, Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios released a new gameplay trailer for Painkiller, the reimagined action shooter launching Oct. 21, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Immerse yourself in fast-paced co-op action with this new trailer narrated by one of the demons waiting for you in Purgatory. And remember – friends who slay together, stay together!

Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons in Painkiller! Battle across gruesome gothic environments to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.

Key Features

  • Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
  • Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
  • Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
  • Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
  • Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
  • Rogue Angel Mode: Survive a brutal roguelike mode, completely separate from the main campaign, where you and your friends advance through procedurally generated arenas, collect tarot cards, weapons, and items along the way, and take on epic bosses.

Launching October 21, the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Painkiller are available to pre-order now on PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam. The physical version of the Standard Edition is also available to pre-order on PlayStation and Xbox at major retailers.

The Deluxe Edition of Painkiller includes the Season Pass, featuring the “Night Watch DLC” with four character and six weapon skins at launch, plus an assortment of weapon and character skins post-release.

All pre-orders come with the “Iron Crusade” pre-order bonus skin pack. Physical pre-orders also include the “Burnished Pride” weapons pack, which includes additional gold weapon skins.

For more information, visit the game’s website, and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X for the latest updates.

Pure Pool Pro: 8K Gameplay Demo Comes to Steam

We’re excited to announce that Pure Pool Pro’s Closed Beta has now opened up to all as a free Steam Demo, giving players their very first hands-on experience with the highly anticipated sequel to Ripstone’s critically acclaimed cue sports series.

Launching later in 2025 for PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Pure Pool Pro is aiming to set a new visual benchmark for pool sims with hyper-real visuals, frame-perfect physics, and support for resolutions up to native 8K.

The Steam demo includes:

  • Freeplay: Rack up in the brand-new Rackhaus venue and experiment freely.
  • Practice Matches: Face four new lifelike AI opponents across both 8-Ball and 9-Ball.

Following the demo, development will enter a phase of optimisation and refinement, where player feedback will play a vital role in shaping the final release.

Pure Pool Pro Features at a Glance:

  • Hyper-real visuals in up to native 8K
  • Ray-traced reflections and advanced ball physics
  • Deep Career Mode across 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Blackball & Killer
  • Smarter, pressure-sensitive AI opponents
  • Real-time cross-play multiplayer
  • Two new venues: the arena-style Tetradome and the intimate Rackhaus

Maruchan Unveils Limited-Edition Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor Featuring PAC-MAN

Maruchan, America’s trusted leader in convenient and delicious meal solutions, is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to celebrate PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary and the recent launch of the newest game in the iconic franchise, PAC-MAN WORLD™2 Re-PAC. Maruchan is powering up snack time with the launch of a limited-edition Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor, featuring PAC-MAN packaging that brings the excitement of the classic game from the screen to the ramen cup.

The limited-time packaging brings PAC-MAN’s playful world to life through vibrant graphics inspired by the original game and the latest release of PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC. For a limited time, this special design will replace Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor packaging at all stores where the Chicken flavor is available.

“As two Japanese brands that celebrate play, whether it’s chasing ghosts in PAC-MAN or experimenting with flavors in the kitchen, we wanted to give shoppers a fun, flavorful experience they can share across generations,” said Katelyn Stokes, Marketing Director at Maruchan. “This limited-edition packaging delivers a bold pop of nostalgia and character to the ramen aisle, making every bowl a little more playful.”

“This partnership is a natural fit between two iconic brands that are instantly recognizable and rooted in fun,” said Susan Tran, Sr. Director of Brand Development for PAC-MAN at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. “With our recent launch of PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, bringing back the fan favorite game as a remake, it’s the perfect time to partner with a beloved brand like Maruchan. Together, we want to extend the spirit of PAC-MAN into everyday moments, even mealtime, in a way that’s playful and bold to celebrate this milestone anniversary.”

Visit the website to learn more about the limited-edition packaging, and follow Maruchan on Instagram for a chance to enter an exclusive product giveaway.

PAC-MAN WORLD™2 Re-PAC is a loving remake of one of the most popular PAC-MAN™ games of all time, putting players in the role of the iconic character in a 3D action-platforming game set in Pac-Land. The game is available now on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™2, PlayStation®5, Playstation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam® in Digital Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions. For more information, visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/pac-man-world-2-re-pac.

World of Tanks Introduces Wolfenstein Universe in a Limited-Time Event

The World of Tanks team is announcing an explosive crossover with MachineGames’ iconic Wolfenstein video games series. Beginning October 2nd, World of Tanks players will step into the boots of William J. Blazkowicz and his Resistance allies in the upcoming Battle Pass Special: Wolfenstein. The event runs until October 13th, giving tank commanders the chance to receive exclusive Wolfenstein-themed rewards, including authentic franchise characters as crew members, 2D tank styles, a variety of customization elements, and the first German Tier VIII double-barreled heavy tank – the fearsome Zwilling.

The Zwilling, seized from Regime forces and repurposed by Blazkowicz and his allies, is the first German Tier VIII heavy tank to feature a double-barreled gun. Combining quick aim, durable armor, and swift maneuverability, the Zwilling wields twin cannons capable of unleashing brutal salvos or targeted single shots. Adorned with the “Götterfaust” 3D style, the tank embodies brutalist and industrial design, combining angular shapes, streamlined stamped armor plates, and Wolfenstein visual motifs – from drone hulls to trophies like the Panzerhund head and the Zitadelle. All these details transform it into a vengeful symbol of the Resistance.

Five authentic Wolfenstein characters, each fully voiced by their original actors, will join the battlefield. Through Chapter Progression, players can recruit the legendary William J. Blazkowicz alongside his nemesis, scientist Wilhelm “Deathshead” Strasse, both available with zero perks. Additional in-game bundles grant access to Resistance heroines Anya Oliwa and Caroline Becker, as well as the menacing Frau Engel – each with three perks and unique voiceovers.

Upon completing all 40 stages of the Base Rewards Track, Commanders will earn an arsenal of Wolfenstein-themed items, including exclusive decals, inscriptions, a 2D style, and William J. Blazkowicz himself as a tank commander. Wilhelm “Deathshead” Strasse is also available through the Base Progression, ready to join tankers’ ranks.

Players looking for the full Wolfenstein experience can grab themed bundles and take on special combat missions, unlocking even more rewards that reflect the series’ dark yet unyielding spirit.

Join the Resistance, command the Zwilling, and claim victory.

For more information, please visit: worldoftanks.com

Seafarer: The Ship Sim – Crescentport Logistics Trailer

On October 7, 2025, astragon Entertainment and astragon Development will set sails and release Seafarer: The Ship Sim in Early Access for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. While the game will already have loads of content to explore at its Early Access release, it will receive several big content updates during the Early Access phase that will extend the game, as well as add community wishes and feedback. Players will be able to see what to expect with a dedicated roadmap revealed today.

More information about upcoming updates and features can be found in the newly revealed Trello board of Seafarer: The Ship Sim.

At Early Access start the game already provides over 30 hours of gameplay and an impressive fleet of six unique ships to tackle the tasks of the first two factions available:

  • For their cargo career at Crescentport Logistics, they can rely on the strong Tugboat Bernhard as well as the dependable Cargo ferry Herbert.
  • For going on duty with Tide Guard they have the choice between the Police boat Rigid and the Police ship Density, both designed for patrolling the open seas efficiently. If they need to provide firefighting support, the firefighting specialists Archer and Lancer are the right choice

Watch the New Crescentport Logistics Trailer Now:

With such a strong fleet, players can either dive directly into the first story mode campaign act or quickly jump into Quickplay Mode to simply enjoy each mission on its own. But before making the choice, the character editor is where the player’s own captain can be created.

New updates will be shipped soon
While players can already enjoy the open seas starting on October 7, new major free updates are already in the works, with the first one releasing in the last quarter of this year.

Update 1- Crescentport Logistics: The Bulk and LNG Update (Estimated Release: Q4 2025):
The first update will add more ships to the game that also come with new mission types for the cargo faction. Players can look forward to meeting the newest ship Big Trip, which brings large-scale containers shipping to life, while its fellow vessels Bulk Willy and Nordic Duchess introduce bulk cargo and LNG operations (Liquified natural gas operations). Alongside these ships and new missions, the update will also include bug fixes and ongoing improvements to ensure smooth sailing.

Update 2 – Tide Guard: The Rescue Update (Estimated Release: Q1 2026)
The second update will grow the Tide Guard fleet with the two new police ships Salvation and Grace, which will also introduce rescue operations. Again, this update will also include fixes, improvements and community wishes.

Sneak Peek of future updates
While these two updates are the first ports of call, the voyage doesn’t end there. The team is working on even more content for the future, including:

  • New missions for Crescentport Logistics and Tide Guard
  • Additional Story Mode Acts
  • A Vessel Editor
  • A new faction (to be revealed later!)
  • Expanded map areas
  • Online co-op and multiplayer missions
  • More ships

Seafarer: The Ship Sim will be released in Early Access for $24.99 / ₤20.99 / 24,99€ (SRP) via Steam and Epic Games Store for PC on October 7, 2025.

Vivid Little Nightmares Tabletop One-Shot Brings the Nowhere to Life

When children go to sleep at night, what do they see?

See Damien Haas, Abby Trott and Ify Nwadiwe seek the answer in a unique tabletop experience inspired by Little Nightmares. Where they find themselves – in The Nowhere – escape is their only option. The “Little Nightmares: Sickly Sweet” tabletop one-shot brings to life this haunting franchise, drawing narrative from the upcoming new game in the series, Little Nightmares III.

Check it out here:

Coming October 10, Little Nightmares III follows the journey of Low and Alone, two friends looking for a way to escape The Nowhere – a whimsical & nightmarish world. The title adds new variety to gameplay, where each character is playable and carries their own iconic item – a bow and arrow for Low and a wrench for Alone. Players can also join the nightmare with friends with online co-op coming to the series for the first time. Little Nightmares III is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation® 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, PC via Steam® and Xbox on PC, and Nintendo Switch™ and Switch™ 2. For more information on the game, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/little-nightmares-3.

Join the conversation on X at https://twitter.com/littlenights, and Discord at https://discord.gg/2ncXBKQm. For information on this title and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Gameplay Premiere Video Now Live

Vertigo Games, in collaboration with Maze Theory and Eidos-Montréal, is presenting today an extended look at the upcoming Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, a fully immersive stealth experience set to launch later this year on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S, and Steam VR (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2800080/Thief_VR_Legacy_of_Shadow/).

In the Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow gameplay premiere video, host Dan Maher takes viewers to a special preview event in London, England. The video features a brand-new gameplay trailer, an extended look at gameplay with Vertigo Games’ Principal Game Designer Nick Witsel, and first reactions from media and creators who played the game for the first time at the event.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition PS5, Xbox, & PC Launch Trailer

Hot on the heels of last week’s action-packed Alien: Earth finale, Survios’ action-horror shooter Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition blasts onto consoles and PC today, available now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam (including Steam Deck) and Epic Games Store.

Fans craving their next Alien fix this spooky season can fulfill their Colonial Marine fantasy in thev boots of rogue operative Zula Hendricks as they explore an abandoned corporate blacksite overrun with unrelenting Xenomorphs in a story set between the Alien and Aliens films. In classic Alien fashion, balance careful stealth and pure guns-blazing aggression on a mission to rescue a former squadmate and unearth the truth of Gemini Exoplanet Solutions’ secret experiments.

Rebuilt for console and PC with Xenomorphs that have evolved to be smarter, faster, more adaptive, and harder to both predict and kill, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition delivers a cinematic action-horror experience with stunning upgraded visuals, 60 FPS, 3D audio, DualSense controller integration, and more, all of which combine to make players feel like they’ve truly entered the world of Alien.

More information on both the Evolved Edition and the VR versions of Alien: Rogue Incursion can be found at https://alienrogueincursion.com.

CORSAIR Announces Leveled-Up VOID V2 MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headsets for Xbox and PC

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq:CRSR), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, is proud to launch the premium VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset for Xbox™ and the VOID WIRELESS v2 MAX Gaming Headset.

“The CORSAIR VOID family of gaming headsets has become synonymous with high-quality gaming audio, lasting comfort, and superb build quality,” said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals. “The VOID v2 MAX for Xbox and VOID v2 MAX build upon the strong foundation of the VOID WIRELESS v2 with customer requested features to deliver an even higher level of excellence that Xbox gamers, PC gamers, and players on all consoles will enjoy.”

 

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Unlock a new dimension of audio immersion with the VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS, available in models for Xbox and PC

Xbox players can experience rich, immersive sound in their favorite games with the officially certified VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS for Xbox. Its powerful audio is driven by custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers and Dolby Atmos® Spatial Audio. Simultaneous 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth® connections provide seamless connectivity, allowing players to hear multiple sources at once. This fan-requested feature lets players take calls and listen to music or podcasts on their phone while still listening to Xbox or other game audio. For added convenience, Xbox players can quickly adjust the balance between game audio and chat right from the earcup. It also features a best-in-class, omnidirectional microphone with NVIDIA Broadcast® technology which utilizes AI to cut out background noise and deliver crystal-clear communication.

PC gamers can get the most out of their audio with the VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS gaming headset, which boasts all the same features as the Xbox model plus Sonarworks SoundID. This powerful audio calibration software allows players to tune their headset’s output to create a custom sound profile tailored to their unique hearing and preferences.

 

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Built with a lightweight yet durable construction, these headsets are designed for all-day comfort with memory foam ear cushions and breathable microfiber fabric to keep you cool and comfortable for hours.  With a massive 70 hours of battery life, these headsets are primed for marathon gaming sessions. When the battery runs low, fast charging provides an extra 6 hours of game time from just a 15-minute charge.

Both of these versatile new additions to the VOID family are also compatible with PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, Mac, mobile devices, and more. They join CORSAIR’s expanding armada of headset options for console gamers alongside the acclaimed VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS and HS80 MAX WIRELESS.

 

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Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS is immediately available from the CORSAIR Webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized online retailers and distributors, such as Best Buy and Amazon.

VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the VOID WIRELESS v2 MAX for Xbox, go to: http://corsair.com/void-v2-max-wireless-xbox

To learn more about the VOID WIRELESS v2 MAX, go to: http://corsair.com/void-v2-max-wireless