Author - Jerry Paxton

Dragonkin – The Banished Launch Trailer

7 days ago

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NACON and the Parisian studio Eko Software are proud to announce today the release of Dragonkin: The Banished in its final version. After a period of early access on Steam, the game has been enhanced with several major updates. These evolutions, guided by the community, have notably introduced vast environments, a new character, and an online cooperation mode for an ever more authentic experience, available today for all players.

Building on its experience and its strong taste for the Hack’N’Slash genre, the small team at Eko Software has designed a game that incorporates the standards of the genre while bringing unique features that will appeal to its fans.

The studio invites players to explore a medieval fantasy world devastated by hordes of corrupted creatures and dominated by colossal dragons, and to embody one of four Hunters, humanity’s ultimate bulwarks. Their adventure will lead them into hostile lands to annihilate the draconic threat.

Key Features of the Game:

Four Unique Heroes: Play as the Ranger, the Barbarian, the Oracle, or the Knight, each with their own skills and combat archetypes.
Specialization via Dragonkin: Tame a baby dragon of Fire, Ice, Poison, or Lightning that will act as a subclass, offering unique powers.
Deep Customization: Create endless synergies with the Ancestral Grid, an innovative puzzle system where you insert skill “Fragments,” which advance your character and their abilities.
A Vast World to Explore: Journey through various biomes, from frozen lands to underwater ruins, and face over 70 types of monsters and 10 formidable bosses.
Co-op for up to 4 Players: Go through the entire adventure with your friends, develop group strategies, and contribute together to the evolution of your shared city.
An Evolving City: The city of Montescail is a social hub that evolves with your progress, unlocking new NPCs, services, and customization options.
A Rich Endgame: Extend the challenge with a multitude of activities, create your own challenges, purify dungeons, and test your character’s limits to obtain the best rewards.

Gods, Death & Reapers Closed Alpha Test Announced

7 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, Wolcen Studio announced that the next Closed Alpha test for its upcoming Dark Fantasy ExtrAction RPG, Gods, Death & Reapers, will begin on April 30, 2026. Those who wish to enter death’s domain and experience a new realm of extraction-based gameplay can register today at https://playtest.wolcenstudio.com.

By joining the Wolcen Studio Playtest Program, fans who answer a short survey will be considered not just for the upcoming Closed Alpha 5 playtest of Gods, Death & Reapers, but all future playtest events across announced and unannounced Wolcen Studio titles. By regularly reaching out to the community, the studio hopes to reward fans for their ongoing support and ensure that its games meet the highest possible quality standards.

The Closed Alpha 5 playtest of Gods, Death & Reapers runs from April 30, 2026 (10 AM CEST | 1 AM PDT | 4 AM EDT | 5 AM BRT | 3 PM ICT) to May 4, 2026, (6 PM CEST | 9 AM PDT | 12 PM EDT | 1 PM BRT | 11 PM ICT), and will be open to participants across North America, Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Exciting new content and features in Closed Alpha 5 will be announced at a later date.

Annulus Global Launch Date Revealed

7 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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The dark fantasy tactical RPG Annulus has officially announced its global launch, set for April 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT. Pre-registration is now open across Steam, the App Store, and Google Play

Ahead of launch, Annulus is already building momentum, having been featured in Google Play’s pre-registration recommendation collection, highlighting early interest from players seeking fresh experiences within the strategy RPG genre, where high-quality new entries remain relatively limited.

Blending hand-crafted artistic direction, atmospheric worldbuilding, and deep tactical gameplay, Annulus aims to deliver a strategy experience that stands apart from conventional RPG titles.

A Tactical RPG Built Around Artistic Identity
While many modern RPGs lean heavily on familiar fantasy aesthetics, Annulus places its visual identity at the core of the experience.

Shaped by a distinctive dark fantasy art direction, the game combines dramatic lighting, detailed character designs, and carefully composed environments to create a visually striking battlefield.

Rather than simply presenting battles as mechanical encounters, Annulus treats each confrontation as a staged moment of tension, movement, and visual storytelling.

The result is a strategy RPG that that is as tactically engaging as it is artistically expressive.

The cycle is turning. The war is coming. The battlefield awaits.Will you answer the call?

Lead a Warband Through a World Trapped in the Cycle
In Annulus, players take the role of a Company Commander, guiding a band of heroes through a continent caught in an endless cycle of conflict.

As ancient powers stir and alliances shift between rival nations the battlefield becomes the place where fate is rewritten. Each encounter challenges players to think several moves ahead — positioning units carefully, managing abilities, and adapting to the evolving flow of combat.

Rather than overwhelming players with complexity, Annulus emphasises meaningful tactical decisions that shape every battle.

A Genre with Dedicated Fans — and Few New Entrants
Turn-based tactical RPGs have long cultivated a dedicated global community, yet the genre sees relatively few new large-scale releases each year.

Because of this, titles that bring distinct artistic direction and thoughtful tactical design often generate strong anticipation among strategy players.

Pearl Abyss Launches Crimson Desert Worldwide Today

7 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Pearl Abyss today announced the global launch of its new open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, released worldwide on March 19 at 23:00 (CET).

Crimson Desert is available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store and ROG Xbox Ally. The game features voiceovers in Korean, English, and Chinese, along with subtitles in 14 languages.

The title is an open-world action-adventure that follows the journey of its protagonist, Kliff, and his Greymane companions. Players embark on a quest across the vast, seamless continent of Pywel to reclaim the Greymanes’ lost homeland and reunite their scattered allies, but realize along the way that a bigger threat looms in Pywel.

Powered by Pearl Abyss’ proprietary BlackSpace Engine, Crimson Desert delivers highly realistic visuals, dynamic combat, and an immersive open-world experience. Players can engage in a wide range of combat styles using swords, shields, spears, greatswords, axes, ranged weapons, and more, as well as hand-to-hand techniques such as kicks, grapples, and combo attacks. Character progression is shaped by player choice through exploration, resource gathering, and boss encounters.

The game also features diverse traversal mechanics, including Kliff’s abilities, gliding, climbing, and various mounts such as dragons and mechanical devices, allowing players to explore the world with a high degree of freedom.

System Shock Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

7 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, Nightdive Studios’ award-winning sci-fi horror action remake of the classic System Shock has been updated across all platforms to bring performance, content, and feature parity across all versions. In particular, performance has been significantly improved for System Shock on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

Nightdive Studios’ System Shock is a critically acclaimed, faithful recreation of the 1994 sci-fi action shooter/immersive sim. It combines the gameplay of the original title with HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and new sounds and music. A legion of hostile and mutated creatures — created and controlled by the delightfully villainous SHODAN — await players as they make their way through Citadel Station. Players will encounter traps, puzzles, and secrets as they pursue their escape. A combination of stealth, cunning, and futuristic weaponry will be required to survive.

With System Shock Parity Patch v2.1, players across all platforms can expect additional bug fixes and enhancements. Players on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 can expect stability, visual, and performance improvements across both versions. The Nintendo Switch version runs at up to 900p docked and up to 720p handheld, both with dynamic resolution and with a 30FPS performance target, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version runs at up to 1440p at 60fps when docked and 1080p at 60fps when handheld; players can additionally enjoy platform-specific features such as Joy-Con 2 mouse support. For the full patch notes, please visit https://nightdivestudios.com/news

“System Shock Version 2.1, the ‘Parity Patch,’ marks nearly ten years since the System Shock Remake project began,” said Justin Khan, producer at Nightdive Studios. “This patch represents countless lessons learned, the dedication of a small but determined team, and our commitment to refining the experience across every platform. Thank you for sticking with us through the ups and downs of that journey.”

System Shock Key Features:

Unravel the chilling story of SHODAN’s rise and explore the mysteries of Citadel Station, piecing together the truth in this atmospheric sci-fi world
Face perilous traps, puzzles, and a legion of hostile and mutated creatures — created and controlled by the villainous SHODAN herself
Choose between a male or female-presenting Hacker protagonist
Improved gyro aiming and Joy-Con 2 mouse support add gameplay versatility for both controller and mouse and keyboard players

40v40 squad-based tactical shooter ’83 Announces Closed Beta

1 week ago

Jerry Paxton

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Blue Dot Games is excited to announce that their upcoming 40v40 squad-based tactical first-person shooter ‘83 is hosting a 36-hour Closed Beta, from 15:00 GMT / 11:00 EDT on March 20th, until 23:00 GMT / 19:00 EDT on March 21st. The Closed Beta introduces the Woodpecker map, while giving players a deeper look at ‘83’s alternate 1983 setting, where the Cold War escalates into open conflict and massive combined-arms battles are won through teamwork, coordination, and battlefield tactics.

During the Closed Beta, players take the fight to one of the three maps planned for Early Access: the Woodpecker battlefield. Set around the iconic Duga radar installation, the map features a dense forest battleground built around long sightlines, flanking routes, hard cover and intense fights where mid-range engagements can turn into sudden close-quarters clashes over the objective. The Closed Beta will feature Assault mode, a two-round objective battle inspired by the Rising Storm fan-favourite game mode, where teams alternate between attacking and defending capture points, with attackers pushing forward before running out of time or reinforcement tickets. Players can join either the United States Army or the Soviet Ground Forces, the two core factions available in ’83’s Early Access launch, and can choose from infantry roles such as Rifleman, Machine Gunner, Marksman, Grenadier, and Anti-Tank, alongside Special Forces and leadership roles like Squad Leader and Commander to coordinate their team and call in support.

To join the Closed Beta, visit the ‘83 Steam store page and click “Request Access” – it’s that simple!

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Nightfall Official Gameplay Trailer

1 week ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC received their latest Season 2 update with Nightfall, bringing with it a new limited-time mode, the Hagental Base map, new weapons, and the dirt bike vehicle.

Darkness descends on Battlefield with a new way to play the game. This includes a remix of Hagental Base, with the map transformed with blacked-out corridors presenting excellent opportunities to outflank and outsmart your opponents, using darkness as a weapon. Players will have access to Night Vision Goggles in their loadout to help even the odds, empowering squads with unparalleled pathways to victory with stealth combat fantasy. Nightfall will also be coming to REDSEC with a Gauntlet playlist. Read more about the darkness modifiers here.

New weapons include the CZ3A1 SMG and the VZ. 61 sidearm.

Alongside this update, Battlefield REDSEC players will have the chance to trial Battlefield 6’s all-out warfare. You can find further information on the free trial here.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Launches Expeditions

1 week ago

Jerry Paxton

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Fatshark today released the new game mode Expeditions as part of the Beyond the Hive update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. A high-risk experience that drags players beyond the fortified walls of Tertium and into the desolate wreckage of Atoma Prime for the first time.

The fully loaded update offers an entirely new way to play Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, featuring new enemies, items, environmental threats, strategies and cosmetics. Darktide’s Executive Producer Juan Martinez speaks on the new additions available in Beyond the Hive.

‘‘This update is a huge milestone for Darktide.With the addition of Expeditions we hope players will get to play the game in a whole new light. It’s been an exciting challenge to rethink how players experience Darktide while still staying true to the core combat players know and love. We can’t wait to have the Warband joining us Beyond the Hive”.

Humanity once again faces a looming threat. The Admonition has been sighted scouring the ruins outside of the hive in search of lost Tech-Remnants – which has not gone unnoticed by the Imperium. Whilst the chaos cultists’ motivations remain unknown, what is certain is that war unfolds differently in Expeditions. Players must adapt quickly as there are no fixed routes, no clear front lines and no room for error.

Venture beyond the hive and into Atoma Prime in the new launch trailer below.

Key Features

Experience Darktide Like Never Before: Venture into the polluted badlands of Atoma Prime to scour the planet for Tech-Remnants and investigate sites of interest. With limited time outside the Hive and unpredictable environments, no two Expeditions runs are the same.
The War Has Expanded Beyond the Hive: Open environments allow enemies to attack from every direction. Squads must adapt their loadouts, choose when to fight or flee, and survive one of Darktide’s most dangerous challenges yet.
New Threats: Environmental hazards including twisters and a toxic atmosphere that forces squads to move quickly between temporary safe zones scattered across the map.
More Firepower, Fewer Survivors: New items and modified versions of existing items appear in the Safe Zone Store, including powerful tools like the Modified Grenade that can obliterate enemies – while drawing more danger to the squad.
The Ogryn Pack Master: A new roaming monstrosity leading packs of Pox Hounds and Armoured Pox Hounds stalks the plains of Expeditions, presenting a deadly challenge for players.
Deadside Patrol Live Event: From today, squads can test their mettle in the treacherous badlands of Atoma Prime as part of the limited-time event. Risk it all in Expeditions to earn Plasteel, Diamantine, Dockets, and a brand-new portrait frame, rewarding those daring enough to venture Beyond the Hive.
Steam Sale: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is 75% off on Steam, making now the perfect time to join the fight against Chaos.

Firefighting Simulator: Ignite New DLC and Free Update

1 week ago

Jerry Paxton

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With the new DLC, players of Firefighting Simulator: Ignite get even more options to customize their fire truck fleet. The Blackout Truck Edition Skins DLC and the free Vehicle Customization Update are now available.

Sleek. Striking. Unmistakable.

With the Blackout Truck Edition Skins DLC, players can create a truly unique look – including black chrome-plated extended Bumper, Cab Steps, Rims, Pump Panel or Tailboard. Get a first impression with the new trailer:

Whether staged at the station or rolling up to an emergency scene, the blackout look ensures your apparatus commands attention. The Blackout Truck Edition Skins DLC is now available for 3,99€ | $3.99 (SRP), or as part of the Year 1 Season Pass, which is also included in the Year 1 Edition of the game.

Free update introduces even more customization

Since Yesterday, the Vehicle Customization Update is available. With this free update, players are now able to fine-tune their emergency vehicles like never before. Players can now select from multiple color presets or choose individual colors, lightbar patterns above the cabin and siren sounds.

The Vehicle Customization Update trailer illustrates the new individualization options:

Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is available for PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Firefighting Simulator: Ignite – Year 1 Edition can be purchased for PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. This Edition includes the base game, the Fire Station Companion Pack and the Year 1 Season Pass. With the Year 1 Season Pass, players save more than 35% compared to purchasing the included DLCs individually.

For a full overview of available offers and game editions, please visit the official website.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Now Available on PC

1 week ago

Jerry Paxton

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KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, in collaboration with Nixxes Software, is proud to announce that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now available on PC through the Steam and Epic Games Store. Watch the brand-new launch trailer, edited by Hideo Kojima, here.

In this standalone sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH offers a new range of tools, weapons and vehicles at Sam’s disposal. With his companions from DRAWBRIDGE by his side, Sam takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will have to shoot, sneak, and sprint his way out of trouble, as well as survive natural disasters such as earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, and brave the ruinous Timefall as he strives to save humanity from extinction once again. The Social Strand System returns, connecting players from around the globe allowing you to shape someone else’s world, and have their actions shape yours.

A brand-new challenge has arrived onto the PC version of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH. For those seeking the ultimate gameplay challenge to accompany the story, “to the wilder” mode tests your porter skills to the extreme in merciless environments filled with deadly enemies, and completing orders will require every ounce of ingenuity you can muster. Although there is no turning back once you embark upon this punishing journey, your reward will be a sense of satisfaction that is truly priceless, and you can expect genuine gratitude from the other porters you help.

Sam can also access new fieldware including new bandanas which can be unlocked through the newly added “Trapped in a Strange Realm”; a VR training area where you can relive Sam’s epic confrontations with Neil. Porters can also expect to see visits from the Chiral Feline in the private room aboard the DHV Magellan, new additions – including the Chiral Feline – to Photo Mode.

Thanks to our friends at Nixxes Software, features exclusive to the PC version include full integration with NVIDIA’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS and upscaling and frame generation technologies as well as uncapped frame rates and customised graphical settings1, super-ultrawide (32:9) support for gameplay, with standard ultrawide (21:9) support for in-game cut scenes2, full mouse and keyboard support with custom keybind mapping, full DualSense controller integration, with haptic feedback, adaptive trigger functionality3, and Spatial Sound Support4. Standard ultrawide (21:9) support will also be made available for the PS5 version also.

Additionally, players on PC with high-end PC hardware will have the additional option to enable Ray Tracing on Reflections and Ambient Occlusion via additional settings. When enabled, ray-traced reflections are applied on surfaces such as water and tar, while ray-traced ambient occlusion applies ambient lighting affects to scenes, resulting in more realistic shadows in crevices, corners, and between objects. These additional PC options are aimed at players with powerful hardware that want to push visual fidelity beyond the “Very High” graphics settings the game already offers. Though would like to note that Ray Tracing is not part of the minimum or recommended specifications for the core experience and is not required to enjoy the game as intended.

Porters who sign in and connect their PlayStation account also gain access to the PlayStation overlay to earn PlayStation Trophies, access your Friends lists, settings and player profile and receive unique in-game design patches for backpack customization and an exclusive suit inspired by the PlayStation logo.

Both a Digital Deluxe and Standard Editions are available for purchase:

Digital Deluxe Edition includes:

Machine Gun [MP] (Lv.1) early unlock
Patch 70: Quokka
Patch 71: Chiral Cat
Patch 72: Why Me?
Battle Skeleton: Gold (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Boost Skeleton: Gold (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Bokka Skeleton: Gold (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)