Author - Jerry Paxton

Mayhem-Packed FPS Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition Out Now

Earlier this week, storied gaming publisher Apogee Entertainment — best known for pivotal titles like Duke Nukem, Prey, and Max Payne — and developer Trigger Happy Interactive proudly released the Ultimate Edition of one of the publisher’s most popular recent releases, Turbo Overkill. Fans can purchase or upgrade to the high-octane cyberpunk joyride on all platforms starting … RIGHT ******* NOW!

In Turbo Overkill, players take on the role of bounty hunter Johnny Turbo, a half-man, half-metal murder machine who’s tasked with one not-so-simple instruction: clean up the streets of mutant scum and stop an AI overlord’s conquest to control the cityscape, all while competing against enemy bounty hunters for the ultimate cash prize. Equipped with a chainsaw leg and an arsenal of weapons you could only dream of, players will shoot, maneuver, or simply plow straight through enemy hordes — the choice is yours.

The launch of Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition marks not only a celebration of the game’s legacy but also the arrival of a massive FREE quality-of-life update for all players across platforms. This update brings a host of player-requested improvements, including highly requested controller configurations for those playing on consoles or with a controller on PC! Gyro control support has been added for the PlayStation 5, with additional adaptive trigger support for the PlayStation 5’s DualSense.

But that’s not all; Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition includes a 140-page art book with a soundtrack sampler. And to coincide with the launch, the digital Turbo Overkill: Original Syn prequel comic that dives deeper into Johnny Turbo’s backstory and provides additional context around each enemy’s motives is now available for free in-game for owners. Sweet, huh?

Turbo Overkill Key Features:

  • Half Human, Half Robot, 100% Badass: Turbo Overkill is the most savage FPS ever released by Apogee. Play as Johnny Turbo, augmented with hidden arm rockets and a chainsaw that extends from his lower leg, allowing him to slide-slice enemies wide open.
  • ULTIMATETurbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition lives up to its namesake. It launches on consoles with all post-release PC patches, including the “Enhanced Visuals” update. Shiny!
  • Trouble in Paradise: Johnny returns to his hometown, Paradise, only to find out that it’s descended into total chaos as the world’s strongest AI overlord has taken control
  • He’s a Runner, He’s a Trackstar: Lace up those boots and start wall-running! Combine Johnny’s dashes, double-jumps, and his wall-running skills to soar through the air, evading enemy fire and countering foes like never before.
  • Little Surprises Around Every Corner: Race through two dozen stages packed with secrets, bonus arena stages, and white-knuckle combat puzzles. Find game-changing collectibles to unlock punishing modifiers like triple-monster-speed and insta-kill. Utilize all of Johnny’s weapons and powers to outsmart, outgun, and outrun the corrupted legions.

The Northern Beaches: First Content Update for Titan Quest II Coming Soon

What’s better than a day at the beach? Exploring a legendary coastline filled with hidden treasures and formidable challenges! The first content update for Titan Quest II is almost here. This update unveils a brand-new region, the Northern Beaches, and introduces Chapter 2 of the epic main storyline.

The source of the relentless Ichthian threat will finally be revealed. Players will take the fight to the Ichthians’ own stronghold, confront their ruthless king, and discover the reason why the fishmen went on a raiding spree in the first place.

If you are brave enough to face the fishmen, a true sea monster may be the ultimate challenge for you as well: rumors have it that none other than Skylla herself, scourge of sailors, has been sighted – and only a legendary hero can stop her once and for all. Are you that hero?

Read more about Update #1 in the latest dev diary: http://thqn.net/46tobho
Find the roadmap here: https://thqn.net/TQ2roadmap

Buy Titan Quest II on the Epic Game Store: https://thqn.net/tq2-egs
Buy Titan Quest II on Steam: https://thqn.net/tq2-steam

As the team at Grimlore Games continues to heed the voices of its growing community, more content, refinements, and divine surprises lie ahead. The odyssey has only just begun — stay tuned for what’s next.

Titan Quest II is available now on PC in Early Access via the Epic Games Store and Steam for $29.99 / €29.99.

Learn more on the official website: https://titanquest2.thqnordic.com/
Follow Titan Quest II on X (formerly known as Twitter).com: https://twitter.com/TitanQuestGame
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Borderlands 4 Releases New Song in Collaboration with Zayn Malik

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced the release of Break Free, an original song in collaboration with multi-platinum selling artist Zayn Malik for Borderlands® 4, the latest entry in the iconic looter-shooter franchise. As a longtime fan of Borderlands recognized for his innovative style, Zayn recorded the new song, inspired by the intense setting and expressive action of the series, which serves as the ideal backdrop as players crash land onto the all-new planet Kairos.

ZAYN is a multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist, known for his skyscraping vocals and hybrid style of pop and R&B. He made history with his debut solo album Mind of Mine, becoming the first UK male solo artist to debut at #1 on both the UK and US charts, led by the 5x platinum global smash “PILLOWTALK.” His discography includes the gold-certified Icarus Falls, the critically acclaimed Nobody Is Listening, and his most recent album Room Under the Stairs, showcasing a more intimate and introspective sound. In 2025, ZAYN embarked on his first-ever solo tour, which instantly sold out, and marked a major milestone in his career. ZAYN has garnered several accolades throughout his career including a Billboard Music Award, American Music Award, MTV VMA, and two Brit Award nominations.

@borderlands BREAK FREE now streaming on all platforms A new Borderlands 4 track with @Zayn #Borderlands #BL4 #zayn #fyp ♬ original sound – Borderlands

A lifelong gamer, Zayn has long been a fan of the Borderlands franchise, making this a unique and exciting collaboration that brings together two of his biggest passions, music and gaming. For the complete experience, be sure to check out the accompanying video featuring the track.

Borderlands 4 transforms players into an unstoppable force on the battlefield, blasting through enemies with an arsenal of incredible weaponry. Players take up the mantle of one of four new Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities that, combined with literally billions of weapons, introduce even more ways to crush, bash, and destroy enemies.

Haunted Hotel Now Streaming on Netflix

A single mother of two struggles to run a Haunted Hotel with the help of her estranged brother, who is now one of the ghosts haunting the hotel and thinks the other ghosts have some pretty good ideas.

CREATOR: Matt Roller (Rick & Morty)

EPISODES: 10 x 30 min

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Chris McKenna, Dan Harmon (Rick & Morty), Steve Levy and Matt Roller

ANIMATION STUDIO: Titmouse will serve as the studio with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina also acting as Executive Producers.

SUPERVISING DIRECTOR: Erica Hayes (Rick & Morty)

ARROW’s October 2025 Movie Line-Up

Arrow Video is excited to announce the October 2025 lineup of their subscription-based ARROW platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland. Enjoy a selection of new titles from carefully cultivated curations to rediscovered classics. For serious enthusiasts, ARROW offers deep dives into the tastes of filmmakers that changed the way we see the genre.

The ARROW October 2025 lineup includes the Asian horror anthology series, Three and Three…Extremes, featuring work from acclaimed directors from Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand includng Peter Chan, Nonzee Nimibutr, Kim Jee-woon, Park Chan-wook, and Takashi Miike. Additionally, Ms. 45 arrives in a brand-new restoration that gives an extraordinary glimpse into the grimy glamour of New York in the 80s and with all its controversial power intact.

Kicking off the countdown to every subscriber’s favorite day of the year, October 1 asks What Have They Done to Your Daughters (US/CA).

In 1972, director Massimo Dallamano (Colt 38 Special Squad, The Night Child) broke new ground in the giallo genre with the harrowing What Have You Done to Solange? Two years later, he followed up with an even darker semi-sequel – the chilling What Have They Done to Your Daughters?

A teenage girl is found hanging from the rafters of a privately rented attic, pregnant and violated. Hot-headed Inspector Silvestri (Claudio Cassinelli, The Suspicious Death of a Minor) and rookie Assistant District Attorney Vittoria Stori (Giovanna Ralli, Cold Eyes of Fear) are assigned to the case, the scope of which grows substantially when they discover that the dead girl was part of a ring of underage prostitutes whose abusers occupy the highest echelons of Italian society. Meanwhile, a cleaver-wielding, motorcycle-riding killer roars through the streets of Brescia, determined to ensure that those involved take their secret to the grave.

On October 3, ARROW brings out four films from the past decade to give subscribers a taste of underseen modern horror.

Family Dinner (UK/US/CA/IRE): An overweight teenager spends the holidays at her aunt’s farm in the hope of getting help to lose weight, but soon after her arrival, she begins to suspect that something is very wrong at this place.

A Most Atrocious Thing (UK/US/ CA/IRE): Oh deer! Ben, Dylan and their three stoner buds embark on a graduation trip at a remote cabin with plans to drink, hunt and drink some more. But, after inadvertently eating tainted deer meat, friends become foes and transform into demonic flesh craving zombies who want nothing more than to tear the group limb from limb.

Creep Van (US): A 20-something slacker gets caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse after answering a ‘For Sale’ sign placed on a dilapidated van.

Housebound (US): A young woman is forced to return to her childhood home after being placed under house arrest, where she suspects that something evil may be lurking.

On October 7, the editorial team at Rue Morgue magazine make their ARROW Halloween picks.

Rue Morgue Selects (UK/US/CA/IRE):

Launched in 1997 by Rodrigo Gudiño, RUE MORGUE is the world’s leading horror in culture and entertainment brand, spearheaded by its multiple award-winning periodical, Rue Morgue Magazine and Rue Morgue Digital; Rue Morgue TV specialty horror channel; the Rue Morgue Library book series; Rue Morgue Presents Frightmare in the Falls horror expo and Rue Morgue Presents CineMacabre Movie Nights monthly film series. Rue Morgue Magazine is issued bimonthly and distributed worldwide.

“Damn, I love making a horror movie playlist. It’s like making a mixtape for your crush in high school – the ultimate gesture in the endeavour to be heard and understood on an experiential level. As Executive Editor of Rue Morgue magazine and one half of the Faculty of Horror podcast, I have the pleasure and the privilege of talking horror all day long alongside some of the best and brightest in genre criticism, but making a list still feels especially intimate somehow. For someone to take me up on a horror movie suggestion is deeply gratifying. For them to enjoy it? Sublime! And so, it’s with a weird mixt of vulnerability and pride that I share these selects, and I’m so grateful to ARROW Selects for not only giving me the opportunity to do so, but for having such an expansive catalog to pick and choose from.

Selecting the fright flicks was easy – describing them here is proving to be a bit trickier. The best I can do to articulate my taste in horror is to say I like movies that make me feel changed, rattled, shaken and not stirred. It could be that unexpected flash of absurdity amid the rough realism of Calvaire, the sight of uniformed Japanese teens being riddled with machine gun bullets in Battle Royale, or the various “oh shit” moments in Hounds of Love when you realize that oh yeah, we’re going there, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Titles include: Spider Baby, Audition, Calvaire.

On October 10, monsters and murder are the name of the day with a terrifying trio of releases.

She Freak (UK/US/CA/IRE): A waitress leaves the greasy-diner business for the excitement of the carnival, where she quickly discovers that she despises freaks and human oddities in this newly restored 60s exploitation classic.

Resolution (US): A man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.

Boardinghouse (UK/US/CA/IRE): In this 80s shot-on-video favorite, a boarding house is reopened years after gruesome murders were committed there. Suddenly, the body count begins once more!

On October 17, practice for big day with Gialloween (UK/US/CA/IRE), ARROW’s spotlight on the bloodiest and best of Italian horror.

Halloween is usually a time for creepy killers in scary masks hacking up teenagers for no discernible reason. Why not spend this Halloween with stylish black-gloved killers who leave a trail of dead bodies in order to cover up crimes of passion?

This Halloween, forget the monsters and the slashers and enjoy some of the best Giallo films ever made in new restorations that make these important and influential films just as terrifying as they were back in their heyday. Just don’t turn the lights off, because you never know know who’s lurking around the corner…

Titles include: Tenebrae, The Bird With The Crystal Plumage, Deep Red, What Have They Done To Your Daughters?, The Killer Reserved Nine Seats.

Tenebrae and The Bird With The Crystal Plumage are available to North American subscribers for the first time!

The European nightmares continue with The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (UK/US/ CA/IRE).

An ambassador’s unfaithful wife discovers that one of the men in her life — either her husband, an ex-lover or her current lover — may be a vicious serial killer who targets women with razor blades in Vienna.

As another October 17 treat for North America, ARROW debuts Haunted Ulster Live (US/CA).

On Halloween night 1998, a Northern Ireland TV veteran teams up with a popular new children’s presenter to investigate poltergeist activity in a reputedly haunted house in Belfast. Light entertainment turns to horror when an unseen terror reveals itself.

October 24 offers bite sized horror with the pan-Asian anthology Three and its sequel Three… Extremes. Featuring haunted tales of terror, each from a different Asian country, forms the anthology Three, directed by South Korea’a Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters), Thailand’s Nonzee Nimibutr (Nang Nak), and Hong Kong’s Peter Ho-Sun Chan. The first film would shock audiences with its approach to Asian horror, and lead to the sequel, Three… Extremes, directed by Hong Kong’s Fruit Chan (Made in Hong Kong), South Korea’s Park Chan-wook (Oldboy), and Japan’s Takashi Miike (Audition).

Also on October 24, ARROW brings a new restoration of terrifying revenge-thriller in the tradition of Death Wish and Taxi Driver… Ms. 45 (US/CA).

New York, 1980. Raped at gunpoint on her way home from work, mute seamstress Thana returns to the safety of her apartment only to be assaulted again by a burglar; but this time she fights back. Bludgeoning her assailant with an iron, she takes his gun and begins to dispose of the body piece by piece. Fuelled by her trauma, Thana sees that sexual threat is everywhere in the city and decides to bring a .45 calibre solution to the problem.

ARROW’s last offerings before Halloween arrive October 27 with a trip back to the 80s, one of the greatest periods in horror.

Slugs (US/ CA): The townsfolk of a rural community are dying in strange and gruesome circumstances. Following the trail of horrifically mutilated cadavers, resident health inspector Mike Brady is on the case to piece together the mystery. He soon comes to a terrifying conclusion – giant slugs are breeding in the sewers beneath the town, and they’re making a meal of the locals!

Apprentice to Murder (US/ CA): In early twentieth-century Pennsylvania Dutch Country, young Billy Kelly (Chad Lowe, Highway to Hell) falls in with a charismatic “powwower” or folk magic healer, Dr John Reese (Donald Sutherland, Don’t Look Now), shunned by the rest of the community for his non-conformist beliefs. Together, they investigate the mysterious sickness that is blighting the area, which Reese believes to be the work of a sinister local hermit. But as the plague spreads and the wide-eyed Billy falls ever deeper under Reese’s spell, are they doing God’s work or the Devil’s bidding?

Dead-End Drive-In (US/ CA): One of Quentin Tarantino’s favorite directors, Brian Trenchard-Smith was a key figure in the Ozploitation movement, responsible for The Man from Hong Kong, Stunt Rock, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits… and dystopian cult classic Dead-End Drive In!

Set in a near-future where the economy has crumbled and violent gangs play havoc in the streets, the powers-that-be have decided to lure the delinquent youth into drive-in cinemas and keep them there. No longer just a place to watch trashy movies and make out, these outdoor picture shows have become concentration camps for the unruly and unwanted.

With its day-glo color scheme, new wave soundtrack and extraordinary stunt work, Dead-End Drive-In is in the tradition of Ozploitation milestones Mad Max and The Cars That Ate Paris only very, very eighties.

Flowers in the Attic (US/ CA): Home sweet home is murder… When her husband dies in a tragic accident, widow Corrine Dollanganger (Victoria Tennant, The Holcroft Covenant) takes her four children to the ancestral family home she fled before they were born. Locked away in the attic by their tyrannical grandmother (Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), it falls to older brother and sister Chris (Jeb Stuart Adams, The Goonies) and Cathy (Kristy Swanson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) to care for their younger siblings. But with their mother growing increasingly distant and erratic and a mysterious sickness taking hold, will any of the Dollanganger children survive to escape the clutches of the house’s cruel matriarch?

Return of the Killer Tomatoes (US/ CA): Ten years on from the Great Tomato War, mankind lives in fear of another uprising by the waxy red menace. Meanwhile, Professor Gangreen – played with gusto by the great John Astin from TV’s The Addams Family – sets out to pursue his own evil ends by creating a burgeoning army of tomato militia men.

NASCAR 25 Shows First Look at Extended Gameplay in New Video

iRacing Studios and NASCAR are proud to reveal an extended gameplay video showcase of the upcoming racing title NASCAR 25. The highly anticipated game will release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 14, 2025, with the PC release following on November 11, 2025. Join NASCAR star Anthony Alfredo as he puts the pedal to the metal behind the wheel and behind the controller with a range of options and settings to offer a true high-speed challenge for players of all skill levels!

The Standard Edition of NASCAR 25 is available to pre-order on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store starting today for $59.99.

Players can also pre-order the Gold Edition of NASCAR 25 for $79.99 and secure 3 days of early access to the game beginning on October 11. In addition, Gold Edition owners will receive the NASCAR 25 Season Pass, featuring a variety of in-game currency and bonuses, as well as 3 DLC packs including over 230 paint schemes and firesuits. The Season Pass will also be available to purchase separately at launch for $24.99.

Players who pre-order either edition of NASCAR 25 will receive 5,000 Career Bonus Dollars and 500 Career Rep Points, as well as 3 additional paint schemes featuring the game’s cover drivers: William Byron, Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell.

PC players can wishlist NASCAR 25 today on Steam, where it will launch on November 11.

CULTIC Launches Chapter Two Expansion DLC Today

The Overwhelmingly Positive-rated retro horror-shooter CULTIC, developed by Jasozz Games and published by Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label, has today launched its Chapter Two story expansion DLC, available now on Steam for $9.99 USD / €9.75 EUR / £8.50 GBP!

Awakening in the cold, dark morgue beneath the besieged police station, you find yourself in the middle of a cult-controlled New Grandewel, with corpses littering the streets, flames billowing from the windows of torched buildings, and cultists infesting every inch of the city you once protected. Fight your way through all-new maps in Chapter Two – a full expansion campaign boasting larger, more detailed maps, new weapons and enemies, and more secrets and surprises to discover.

Chapter Two continues and concludes the story from Chapter One, and players can expect more of CULTIC’s intense, gritty, open-ended combat, enhanced with new mechanics and refinements. CULTIC’s signature weapon arsenal returns, with the inclusion of Interlude’s Revolver and SASG, which players can freely alternate with the lever-action and sawed-off. The revamped Dodge system, along with the new Tackle mechanic, allows players to get up close and play aggressively, quickly zipping out of harm’s way or using that burst of speed to slam into enemies, stunning them and interrupting their attacks for some much-needed breathing room to reload and strike back.

Players can also utilize new “temporary weapons” such as the mounted machinegun or bazooka to dish out massive damage, adding to the roster of ways the player can weaponize the environment against their foes. Tower Shields have also received a significant overhaul, allowing them to be carried around the map much more easily, planted in the ground for temporary cover, used to run-and-gun with one-handed weapons, or launched into an enemy’s face with a well-timed kick or tackle.

To give players even more ways to enjoy these combat enhancements, Chapter Two includes three new Survival Maps, as well, featuring some of the best arenas from the new chapter to test your skills and fight against waves of enemies, including the new additions to the cult’s roster!

On top of these gameplay improvements, the game has received a significant amount of optimizations which not only allow for even larger, more densely populated maps with more detailed lighting, but also improve performance for existing maps, as well. These adjustments are all retroactive to Chapter One, as the “2.0 Update” is now also available, allowing all CULTIC players to enjoy these optimizations and gameplay updates even if they haven’t picked up the DLC yet. Chapter One has also received a full polishing pass, as well as an overhaul of some of the visuals and decor on the maps.

To keep up with the latest development updates for CULTIC, follow Jasozz Games on X/Twitter.

Critical Role Releases Official Trailer for Campaign 4

Critical Role, a leader in storytelling and world building, today officially released the trailer for Campaign 4, the highly anticipated next chapter in its flagship series. Premiering Thursday, October 2, the new campaign will introduce a new world, a new cast featuring a rotating tables format, and, for the first time in Critical Role’s core campaign, a brand new Game Master.

After three beloved campaigns set in the fantasy world of Exandria featuring the stories of Vox Machina (Campaign 1), The Mighty Nein (Campaign 2), and Bells Hells (Campaign 3), Critical Role is making a bold leap to an entirely new world called Aramán, marking a major evolution for the franchise. This campaign will also follow a stellar extended cast of players including Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham, Luis Carazo, Robbie Daymond, Aabria Iyengar, Whitney Moore, and Alexander Ward, with Brennan Lee Mulligan weaving this new saga as Game Master.

Using the updated 2024 rules for Dungeons & Dragons, mixed with some homebrew elements from renowned creatives Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford, Campaign 4 sets the stage for a world on the brink. A hero to many, and enemy to some, when Thjazi Fang is marked for execution, various figures from across his remarkable life unite to uncover the truth behind his grim fate.

Against this backdrop, the cast will traverse the new world of Aramán in a West Marches-style approach to gameplay where the story unfolds through the perspectives of three distinct rotating tables: the valiant Soldiers, the vigorous Seekers, and the veiled Schemers. As their paths converge, we’ll dive deeper into Aramán, a world of wonder with sorcery stemming from the graveyard of the gods and carrying forward the spirit of epic sagas reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.

In a land still suffering from the fallout of dead gods and living in the shadow of a tumultuous rebellion, these disparate people will come together across the fractured world of Aramán and connect in ways they never imagined. As hope and victory fade, a question hangs over Aramán. Without the Gods, what great deeds now fall to us? And who, or what, shall grab their crown for themselves?

Campaign 4 will premiere with instant access on Beacon.tv as well as streamed to Critical Role’s YouTube and Twitch channels on October 2, with the VOD available for everyone the following Monday and podcast episodes available in two parts: the first one week after the premiere, and the second on the following Tuesday. Beacon members will also get exclusive access to all episodes of Critical Role Cooldown for Campaign 4, where the cameras keep rolling and you get a front row seat to the cast’s post-show reactions.

Go to Critical Role’s website or follow along on Instagram at @Critical_Role, TikTok at @CriticalRole, and Critical Role’s newsletter to stay up-to-date.

World of Warships Unveils 10th Anniversary Stream Celebration

Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is continuing its 10th anniversary celebrations with a special 10-hour-long livestream, brimming with bonuses, special Twitch Drops, and interactive activities for fans around the world. To mark the occasion, players will also be able to take home three unique collaboration releases, created in collaboration with renowned partners. Included in this line-up is a specially designed pair of aviator sunglasses in partnership with the iconic Randolph Engineering, a graphic novel based on Yamato in collaboration with MOZUMA, and a Kraken plush created by Makeship to ring out the anniversary in style.

10 Hours for 10 Years of World of Warships

On Thursday, September 18, World of Warships is set to go live with a 10-hour-long stream to commemorate ten years of action-packed naval combat, spanning over 1.2 billion hours of play time and more than 947 million battles. Beginning at 11:00 AM UTC, fans around the world can tune into the stream, hosted on the World of Warships Twitch channel, and join in on plenty of activities, including gameplay and live quizzes. Players who dive into these activities have the chance to win a host of in-game prizes, headlined by British special Premium Tier VII cruiser Belfast and American special Premium Tier VIII aircraft carrier Enterprise.

Throughout the stream, the community will have the opportunity to vote, altering the course of the stream in real-time, and can unlock a massive bounty of rewards, with special Twitch Drops and bonus codes planned across the duration of the event.

Take World of Warships home with three limited-edition collaborations

Also marking the 10th anniversary, World of Warships has partnered with multiple brands around the world to create exclusive collectable drops for its community. Working with iconic eyewear brand Randolph Engineering, trusted by the U.S. military and beloved by pilots and celebrities alike, World of Warships is set to come to life with a limited run of themed aviator sunglasses. Featuring polarized Atlantic Blue nylon lenses, a rugged Tungsten Cerakote finish, and bayonet temples detailed with the World of Warships logo, each pair is handcrafted at Randolph’s Massachusetts workshop as a durable, corrosion-resistant tribute to the game and its players. Only 150 pairs of the WoWS x Randolph Aviators will be available for purchase on the official Randolph website starting September 18. An exclusive $40 USD discount code will be available on the Captain’s Club as a special gift for players. Each aviator comes with a World of Warships bonus code, making this release a true collector’s piece for players and fans alike.

In addition, World of Warships is partnering with the transmedia company MOZUMA on a Kickstarter campaign to deliver the historically inspired graphic novel “Yamato: The Final Letters”. Across 60 pages, the novel delves into the story behind the sailors who served aboard Japanese battleship Yamato – the largest constructed ship of her kind. The copy can be reserved via the official Kickstarter campaign, with several tiers offering extra rewards such as digital editions, premium collector’s sets, and the exclusive Admiral Collection version.

The range of 10th anniversary memorabilia concludes with a team-up from the crowdfunding platform Makeship, who have worked alongside World of Warships to bring a 10th Anniversary Kraken Plushie to life. Beginning on September 12, fans can pre-order the limited-edition collectible, which takes the guise of the infamous sea creature, and comes bundled with a free week of World of Warships Premium Account access. Equipped with a Velcro panel on its helmet, fans can customise their friendly sea-faring friend to their liking, as it fits neatly within their gaming setup or home space.

Finally, the festivities are already underway in-game for World of Warships, as the 10th anniversary update is now live, bringing free ships, gifts, events, and even more to thank players for their support over the past decade. A limited-time Decade Dock Port is also available, offering an insight into the game’s history, filled with Easter Eggs for long-time fans and newcomers to enjoy.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Wheatflour Wonderland DLC Out Today

Today, Sunblink and Sanrio launched the whimsical Wheatflour Wonderland DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure. This massive expansion is available now in select regions and platforms. Details on specific release dates can be found below:

Available now:

  • Nintendo Switch ($14.99)
  • PC via Steam ($14.99)
  • Apple Arcade (free with subscription)

Releasing Soon:

  • Nintendo Switch EU ($14.99) – September 23
  • Playstation 5 ($14.99) – October 2

When Kuromi and My Melody spill a magical potion on a bunch of flour in Hello Kitty’s cafe, they open a secret portal to Wheatflour Wonderland, a whimsical world of waving grain, bright stained-glass castles, and more than a little magic. Suddenly, Cogimyun appears with an urgent request: restore the Wheatflour Guardians and unlock the Ancient Citadel, where a great treasure resides!

Wheatflour Wonderland adds the largest new world since the game’s launch, new cooking and crafting opportunities, magical new friends and more secrets than you can wave a wand at. Key DLC features include:

  • New Friends – Cogimyun, the adorable wheatflour fairy first introduced by Sanrio in 2015, joins the island adventure. Cogimyun offers an unprecedented 35 levels of friendship that unlock new quests, new abilities, and a unique furniture set just for her. Plus, befriend Ebi Fry and Cogimyun’s brother Cogimyon, who unlock new mini-games where you can earn themed furniture and other prizes.
  • Fantastic Wands – Players can create and customize their very own wands to cast magic and transform into critters and items. Plus, new wands open the way to new puzzles and challenges; craft them all by finding gemstones and Jemmies throughout the land.
  • Magical Heroes, Assemble – Uncover tons of new outfits and accessories befitting magical heroes. With your friends assembled, transform into the Wheatflour Guardians of legend to help Cogimyun realize her dreams!
  • So Much to Explore – Find 150 Wheathearts around the world by using magic, solving environmental puzzles, and unearthing secrets. Exchange them at the Wheatheart Tree for themed rewards.
  • Slurp Up New Foods – Find Noodle Grass in Wheatflour Wonderland to craft new, noodle-based foods like instant ramen, spaghetti with meatballs and more.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure pioneers the “cozy adventure” genre, offering relaxed comfort activities like

crafting and decorating within a massive explorable world of quests, platforming, puzzle-solving, and

other “adventure” genre aspects. The title has garnered massive critical acclaim, earning Apple Arcade Game of the Year and a Webby People’s Voice award, plus nominations for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2023 and Mobile Game of the Year at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.

In Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Hello Kitty® invites you to join her and her friends at Big Adventures Park, where My Melody™ is opening a brand-new gift shop. Express yourself as an original, Sanrio-style avatar with a wide range of adorable customization options. Cook delicious food and decorate your space with hundreds of furniture items. Share gifts and complete quests to deepen your friendship with beloved characters. Invite other players to your island and complete multiplayer challenges or build beautiful vacation homes together.