Your back to school list is growing with Agefield High: Rock the School arriving August 12th on Steam. Inspired by the hilarious and chaotic comedies of the early 2000’s, Agefield High is your chance to be the big man on campus. With graduation on the horizon, play as Sam and become a legend!
How you navigate the tumultuous life of a small-town high schooler is up to you, but all roads lead to Sam and his friends rocking the school and ending the year with a bang! Explore the open world of Agefield, stick it to the school bullies, and make some extra cash to look fly while doing it. Just steer clear of teachers and cops if you’re skipping class and being a hooligan!
A Senior Year to Remember (or Regret): Follow Sam’s journey through 30+ main missions filled with humor, rebellion, and teenage drama.
Raise Hell Across Agefield: Freely roam the school campus, town center, neighborhoods, and countryside in a fully open world.
Side Hustle Your Way to the Top: Take on side hustles, earn cash, and complete mini missions to become the talk of the school.
Go to Class…or Don’t: Attend or skip classes while navigating schedules, routines, and consequences.
Your Look, Your Legacy: Upgrade your look with new clothes, bikes, hairstyles, and more.
Pop-Punk, Satire, and Zero Chill: A pop-punk soundtrack, vibrant visuals, and satirical tone bring the era to life.
Study up and wishlist Agefield High: Rock the School on Steam now! Then stay tuned for more information as the release date approaches, including an update on when Agefield High will come to consoles.
If you have ever recorded a video in public, you know the exact feeling of the “creator walk of shame.” You are walking down a busy street, talking to a camera, and clipped to your collar is a giant, glowing, glossy plastic box that practically screams, “Look at me, I am making a video!” It is awkward. Even worse, many of these modern clip-on microphones have bright, flashing LEDs or massive, reflective company logos that ruin the look of your outfit on camera.
Insta360 wants to solve this design headache with their new Insta360 Mic Pro Wireless system. The standard bundle which includes two transmitters, a receiver, and a hardshell charging case retails for $329.99. That is a premium price, putting it right in the ring with heavy hitters like the DJI Mic series and the RODE Wireless PRO. But the Mic Pro has a clever trick up its sleeve.
The front of each circular transmitter features a 1.22-inch, six-color E-Ink display. You can upload custom images, show graphics, or station logos directly through the mobile application. Because it is E-Ink, the screen only saps power when the image actually changes. Once your logo is set, the image stays there permanently, even when the transmitter is powered off.
You can even set it to a solid black or grey background to blend in with your clothing, effectively camouflaging the microphone on camera. Additionally, because there is no active backlight, the screen exhibits zero refresh-rate flickering or weird visual patterns when captured on camera. Honestly, it is a brilliant idea that makes you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner.
Why Three Mics Beat One
Most traditional clip-on wireless microphones rely on a single omnidirectional microphone capsule. It is a simple setup that captures sound in a broad sphere, but it means you cannot change how the microphone behaves in a noisy room. The Mic Pro changes the game by packing a three-microphone array arranged in a tight triangle right inside its round chassis.
Using smart digital processing, the system combines the audio from these three capsules to create four selectable pickup patterns. Let me explain how this works in the field:
Omnidirectional Mode: This is your standard setting, capturing sound in all directions. It is great for natural field recordings where you want to capture the atmosphere of your surroundings alongside your voice.
Cardioid Mode: This focuses the capture zone directly in front of the mic, rejecting noise from the sides and rear. If you slide the transmitter onto your camera’s cold shoe, it acts like a directional shotgun mic, saving you from carrying extra gear.
Figure-8 Mode: This profile captures sound from the front and rear while rejecting lateral noise. It is highly useful for quick, two-person interviews where you can place a single transmitter on a table between you and capture both voices with balanced clarity.
Super-directional (Voice Focus): This uses adaptive beamforming to lock onto your voice in extremely noisy spaces.
Here is a quick contradiction, though. While these patterns are incredibly versatile, they are digitally synthesized using software math rather than physical acoustic tubes. If you cover one of the physical mic ports with a heavy winter coat, it can throw off the digital calculations, making your voice sound slightly artificial. But when kept clear, the flexibility it offers is phenomenal.
NPU AI Noise Cancelling
Vlogging outdoors is a constant battle against noise. Traffic, wind, construction – they all conspire to ruin your audio. The Mic Pro tackles this with an onboard neural processing unit (NPU) chip designed specifically for intelligent noise reduction.
In technical tests against running office fans, the “Strong” noise cancelling setting completely killed the background drone. It outperformed the DJI Mic 3 by a wide margin under identical conditions, keeping the voice sounding remarkably clean and natural without that watery, digital distortion that cheaper microphones suffer from.
You get both Weak and Strong settings, giving you the flexibility to adapt to your environment. However, keep in mind that Strong noise cancellation is disabled when using the super-directional Voice Focus mode to prevent phase cancellation artifacts. If you are vlogging in a noisy coffee shop or recording on a breezy day, this noise reduction engine is easily one of the best in the business.
Audio Samples
Standard Wind Level
Heavy Wind Level
32-Bit Float and Onboard Backups
Every creator has experienced the gut-wrenching feeling of checking their footage only to find the audio clipped and ruined because someone laughed too loudly. To prevent this, each Mic Pro transmitter comes loaded with 32GB of internal flash memory. It functions as a standalone recorder, capturing up to 44 hours of uncompressed audio.
More importantly, it supports 32-bit float internal recording. Think of 32-bit float as the audio equivalent of shooting RAW photos. It captures a massive dynamic range of 168dB, making digital clipping physically impossible.
If a subject suddenly shouts, you can simply pull the volume down in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro later, recovering the audio perfectly with zero distortion. The internal system also splits your files into 30-minute segments automatically, ensuring that even if your camera battery dies mid-shoot, your audio files remain safe and uncorrupted.
If you shoot on compatible cameras like the Ace Pro 2 or X5, the Direct Connect feature lets you pair the transmitter directly over Bluetooth. This bypasses the physical receiver entirely, keeping your setup clean and incredibly light.
Real-World Scratches and Case Quibbles
As brilliant as the audio tech is, we need to talk about where the physical design falls short. Honestly, the hardware has a few frustrating quirks that become obvious after a few days in the field.
Let’s start with the mounting clips. While the backing plates on the mic and clip are metal, the guide rails on the transmitter housing are thin plastic. Removing the clips requires significant physical force. If you slide the clip off-angle, it can easily tear the soft silicone casing or damage the plastic rails.
Then there is the charging case. It is a sleek hardshell box, but the designers made a classic mistake: the furry windmuffs do not fit inside the case while attached to the transmitters. You have to pull them off every single time you put the microphones away.
Even worse, there is no designated slot inside the hard case to store the 3.5mm camera cable. You are forced to carry these accessories in a separate soft neoprene bag, which defeats the purpose of an all-in-one charging case and makes it easy to lose your cables on a hectic set.
Additionally, the companion app feels surprisingly intrusive. It constantly prompts you to register an account, pushes promotional ads, and has even sent sales notifications to macOS desktops.
Finally, action camera users should be careful. If you pair the Mic Pro with a GoPro Mission 1 Pro, you might encounter garbled, popping audio over stock firmware. In extremely hot environments (exceeding 110°F), the GoPro’s processor can thermal-throttle, causing the USB-C audio stream to disconnect completely. In those harsh conditions, you’ll have to rely strictly on the transmitter’s internal 32-bit float backup files.
Is It Worth Your Money?
Ultimately, the Insta360 Mic Pro (2 TX + 1 RX) Kit is a highly advanced, premium audio tool that delivers spectacular sound quality. The three-mic array, incredible noise cancellation, and unique E-Ink branding faceplates make it a standout choice for professional videographers and active content creators.
However, the fragile plastic clip rails, the bulky receiver, and the charging case storage limitations keep it from being a flawless masterpiece. If you are already in the Insta360 camera ecosystem, it is a fantastic, seamless upgrade. For general camera users, if you can live with the case quirks and the bulky transmitters, the stellar sound quality and E-Ink customization make it highly worth the investment.
Remember when phones actually had headphone jacks? Yeah, I miss those simple times too. Ever since smartphone makers decided we all needed to live a completely wireless life, we’ve been forced to choose between laggy Bluetooth earbuds and cheap, plastic dongles that sound like static-filled tin cans. Honestly, for anyone who actually cares about rich music or playing mobile games without a annoying half-second of audio delay, the wireless transition has been a real pain.
That is where the British audio wizards at iFi step into the ring. They recently dropped the iFi GO Link 2 Max, a tiny, pocket-sized USB-C adapter priced at a very reasonable $85. Weighing a feather-light 11.5 grams, it promises to rescue your wired headphones from the drawer of shame. But does this microscopic “rat-tail” dongle actually have what it takes to upgrade your daily commute and gaming sessions, or is it just another overhyped gadget? Let’s take a closer look.
Why Your Phone Audio Sucks
Before we break down the performance, let’s address the main question: why do you even need this? Your phone or laptop already has a built-in digital-to-analog converter (a DAC) to turn those digital ones and zeros into sound. The problem is, these built-in chips are cheap, noisy afterthoughts. They are crowded next to cellular antennas and hot processors, which turns your pristine music files into flat, lifeless mush.
The GO Link 2 Max completely bypasses those noisy internals. Inside its tiny magnesium-alloy shell, iFi has crammed a dual-mono setup featuring two separate ESS Sabre ES9219 DAC chips. Why does having two chips matter? Dedicating an entire chip to your left ear and another to your right channel drastically improves channel separation. It makes your music sound like a live concert rather than a flat wall of sound.
To make sure everything stays perfectly in sync, iFi uses their Global Master Timing (GMT) clock circuitry to eliminate digital timing errors, often called jitter, that can blur your audio. You get clean, bit-perfect playback for high-resolution formats like PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and native DSD256. You know what? It is basically a high-end desktop setup shrunk down to the size of a USB flash drive.
Balanced vs. S-Balanced
Now, if you are a gamer, you know that sound is half the battle. Trying to play a fast-paced shooter like Call of Duty: Mobile or PUBG with Bluetooth headphones is an absolute nightmare because of the lag. By the time you hear the footsteps behind you, you are already looking at a respawn screen. Going wired is the only real solution, but normal phone adapters do not have the muscle to drive decent headphones.
The GO Link 2 Max solves this by offering two different headphone ports: a standard 3.5mm jack and a dedicated 4.4mm balanced output. Let’s start with that 4.4mm balanced port. It pumps out a massive 280mW of peak power (241mW RMS) into a 32-ohm load. That is roughly five times the power of a standard MacBook Pro headphone jack and easily enough to drive demanding, efficient over-ear headphones with real authority and bass grip.
But what if your headphones only have a regular 3.5mm plug? iFi has you covered with their proprietary S-Balanced technology. Traditional single-ended headphone jacks share a ground wire, which lets the left and right channels bleed into each other, creating crosstalk. S-Balanced runs a dedicated negative wire for each channel directly to the internal star ground, cutting that muddy crosstalk in half. The result is cleaner positional audio. When you are gaming, you can pinpoint exactly where that sniper is hiding.
How Does It Sound?
Honestly, the sound signature of this little dongle will put a massive smile on your face. It is an energetic, highly engaging presenter that manages to sound both detailed and pleasingly punchy. It does not color your headphones with artificial warmth, but it definitely gives the low-end a confident, textured kick that makes explosions in games feel satisfying.
I paired the GO Link 2 Max with a couple of high-quality in-ear monitors (IEMs), including the Meze Alba and Kiwi Ears Astral. The detail retrieval is spectacular for an $85 device. Instrument separation is so clear that you can easily map out the soundstage in your mind. iFi also tweaked the internal DAC chips to enable Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE), which adds an extra +6dB of contrast between quiet and loud moments. It makes orchestral soundtracks sound absolutely epic and keeps you on the edge of your seat during intense gaming cinematic moments.
One massive design win is the hardware-based volume control. Most cheap dongles adjust volume by throwing away digital data in your phone’s software, which strips away fine details when you turn the music down. The GO Link 2 Max communicates directly with your device to make physical voltage adjustments inside the DAC itself, keeping your audio bit-perfect at any volume level.
A Few Gremlins in the Machine
As much as I love the sound of this thing, no piece of technology is perfect. There are a few quirks you should know about before pulling out your wallet.
First, let’s talk about the physical build. While the magnesium-alloy chassis feels premium and robust, the thin braided cable connecting the USB-C plug to the main DAC housing feels slightly fragile. If you plan to shove this into your pocket alongside your phone while walking, constant bending might strain the connection points over time. You will want to treat it with a bit of care.
Second, because the GO Link 2 Max does not have its own battery, it draws power directly from your smartphone. If you are running high-power signals, it can pull up to 3.2W, which will noticeably accelerate your phone’s battery drain during long gaming sessions.
Third, the software integration is a bit of a mixed bag. The iFi Nexis companion app allows you to toggle between hybrid and linear digital filters and update the firmware. However, all of these app features are strictly Android-exclusive. If you are an iPhone or iPad user, you get zero app customization. Also, Android users have reported a rare volume bug where hot-plugging the device while media apps like YouTube or Poweramp are running in the background can force a sudden, terrifying blast of maximum volume.
If you are looking to upgrade your mobile audio experience, the answer is a resounding yes. It completely outclasses standard entry-level adapters like the $9 Apple dongle, offering a far more confident, full-bodied sound with zero graininess. It successfully bridges the gap between basic, throwaway accessories and expensive, bulky digital audio players.
Whether you are trying to hear critical footsteps in your favorite mobile shooter or just want to get lost in a high-resolution music stream on your daily commute, the GO Link 2 Max delivers desktop-grade performance that fits right in your coin pocket. Just remember to treat the cable nicely, and your ears will thank you.
Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft company, announced that Assassin’s Creed™ Black Flag Resynced, the latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, sold 2 million copies worldwide on its first day following its July 9 release. The game also ranked No. 1 on Twitch on launch day and reached a peak of 99,451 concurrent players on Steam within its first 24 hours, the highest concurrent player count ever recorded for an Assassin’s Creed title on the platform.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is also received positively by critics, with an 85% Top Critic Average on Open Critic and 84% review score on Metacritic, making it the highest rated Assassin’s Creed game since the launch of the original Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. This includes reviewers like IGN scoring Resynced 9/10 and declaring it “bigger and better in all the ways that matter.” The technical achievement has also been praised by specialists such as Digital Foundry, referring to it as “One of the most effective remakes we’ve ever seen.”
“Black Flag has always held a special place in the heart of the community, and ours.” said Martin Schelling, Head of Assassin’s Creed Brand. “Bringing it back with Resynced was a promise to that passion for Edward’s adventures, and to the unique sense of freedom players experienced back then. Seeing 2 million players set sail on day one, along with the great reviews from critics, is the greatest reward we could have hoped for.”
A testament to Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, originally released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, led by Ubisoft Singapore*, is a faithful remake rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine. The game features stunning updated visuals and enriched gameplay, including parry‑driven combat, improved stealth and parkour, deeper naval mechanics, and new narrative content.
Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced invites players to sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway, a rebellious pirate captain drawn into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars. As Edward pursues glory and fortune, he crosses paths with legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack, while the fate of everything the pirates have built hangs in the balance.
The game is available on Ubisoft+**, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam (Steam Deck verified) and the Epic Games Store.
Clash of Clans is raiding San Diego Comic-Con! Step into a real Clash village and help save the Barbarian’s iconic mustache at Clash for the Stache, a first-of-its-kind challenge room offsite experience at Seaport Village. I’d love to invite you to experience Clash for the Stache for yourself during Comic-Con at exclusive media hours on Wednesday, July 22 and Friday, July 24 from 9am-11am!
Clash for the Stache immerses you in the world of the hit mobile strategy game and puts you at the center of an epic Clash quest. The evil Goblin King has stolen Barbarian’s mustache, the source of his powers, and it’s up to you to join Archer Queen and a team of heroes to win it back through a series of interactive puzzle games. Along the way, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore themed merch, snacks, giveaways, and immersive spaces inspired by the game.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Seaport Village Headquarters (849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101) – just a short walk away from the San Diego Convention Center.
Keepsake Trading Cards, a producer of premium and collectible trading cards, today announced a partnership to produce official trading cards for ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE. The collaboration will make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 with a limited, convention-exclusive product available only at Keepsake’s booth (#135).
The SDCC-exclusive release will not be available anywhere else, in-store or online. Each box, priced at $30, contains one guaranteed encased Signagraph card featuring hit characters from the Ultimate OZ Universe, including the Lion, Dorothy, the Hungry Tiger, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Glinda, H.M. Wogglebug T.E., Jack Pumpkinhead, Mombi, and more. The full base set spans 20 cards, with every card in the collection numbered to 50 copies or less.
Signing Event with Mike Deodato
To celebrate the debut, Keepsake is hosting an exclusive signing event with renowned Ultimate OZ Universe artist Mike Deodato on Friday at 1:00 PM at Booth 135. The first 50 collectors to purchase a box each day of the show–Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday–will be entered into the signing, where they will have the opportunity to receive the first-ever signed ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE trading cards.
Full Breaker Release Coming Q4 2026
Following its SDCC debut, Keepsake will follow up with a full breaker release in Q4 2026, giving the wider collector community the opportunity to experience the ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE collection.
As global interest in Greek mythology continues to surge, developer Dark Point Games is celebrating one of its most legendary figures with a major Odysseus-themed free content update across both of its action titles, bullet heaven Achilles: Survivor and action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold, launching July 10.
Leading the update is a major new content drop for Achilles: Survivor, including an entirely new Realm in Tartarus, a new character, and a timed discount to welcome new players to the game at its best.
The free DLC introduces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as a brand-new playable survivor. A highly mobile Marksman built for players who favor ranged combat, Odysseus excels at careful positioning, precision attacks, and outsmarting enemies before they can strike.
Known across Greek mythology for his sharp mind, the Trojan Horse, and a rather eventful journey home, Odysseus brings those same traits into battle. His signature power, Odysseus’s Bow, fires a devastating triple-shot barrage capable of shredding any enemies foolish enough to stand directly ahead. His talent, Marksman’s Trap, rewards movement by allowing him to deploy rotating arrows turrets that punish pursuers and control the battlefield.
Designed for players who favor speed, tactical movement, overwhelming-damage ranged builds, Odysseus offers a new way to experience the chaos of Achilles: Survivor, and comes as part of a big, free update to the game.
Meanwhile, Achilles: Legends Untold receives a thematic companion update of its own.
Starting today, Achilles: Legends Untold officially supports Greek language localization, bringing the action RPG closer than ever to the culture and mythology that inspired it. Appropriately, the update also adds a new Odysseus armor set, allowing players to channel the legendary king within the world of Legends Untold.
The Greek localization for Achilles: Legends Untold comes with a very special and meaningful story behind it: The translation was entirely completed by a Tzekino, a passionate member of the game’s community, spending three years helping to bring the game to Greek players. He worked on the localization using little more than dedication, persistence, and a dictionary passed down from his mother, and the Dark Point Games team is humbled by such dedication and support. To celebrate, the development team will publish a special written interview on Steam highlighting the translator’s journey.
Achilles: Survivor is available now on Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, and it’s on sale for a 35% discount.
Achilles: Legends Untold is available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, and it’s on sale for a 70% discount.
Today, Frogwares has opened pre-orders for The Sinking City 2, its upcoming Lovecraftian survival horror game, which is launching on August 18, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Sinking City 2 Provisons of Sanity | Pre-order Trailer:
A new trailer featuring brand-new gameplay has been released alongside a look at much of the bonus in-game content available to players who pre-order the game.
Frogwares has also announced the game’s pricing, with the Standard Edition set at USD $49.99 / EUR €49.99 / GBP £41.35.
Seeing pre-orders go live is quite a surreal milestone for us. It means the game is basically at the finish line, and that’s not something we were always sure would happen. The Sinking City 2 is the most ambitious game we’ve ever made, built under circumstances most studios never have to plan for by a team working remotely across Ukraine and beyond. Even now, with around two months till launch to go, we made the call to move the entire project over to Unreal Engine 5.8 because we believed the performance gains were worth the effort for our players.
Our pricing follows the same philosophy. While most survival horror games today launch at $60 or more, we’re launching at $49.99 because we want to be fair and give as many people as possible the chance to step into Arkham with us. – Sergiy Oganesyan, Publishing Director, Frogwares.
The Global Gaming League (GGL), announced that Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, and lifelong gamer Seth Green has joined the organization’s Advisory Board. Green brings decades of experience in storytelling, franchise development, audience engagement, and gaming culture to one of entertainment’s fastest-growing gaming platforms.
The appointment underscores GGL’s continued elevation beyond traditional esports into an entertainment ecosystem where gaming, celebrity, music, sports, creators, and culture converge through live events, original programming, digital experiences, and community-driven competition.
Best known for creating and executive producing the Emmy Award-winning series Robot Chicken, Green has built one of entertainment’s most diverse careers. Beyond film and television, he is celebrated throughout the gaming community for voicing Joker in BioWare’s acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy and Poindexter S. Zittermann in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Zombies. His unique ability to bridge Hollywood and gaming culture makes him a natural addition to GGL’s leadership.
“As gaming continues to redefine entertainment, authentic voices matter more than ever,” said Clinton Sparks, Founder and CEO of the Global Gaming League. “Seth is not just a familiar voice in the games our community already loves – he understands what makes fan communities tick, how franchises are built to last, and how to create entertainment experiences that are authentic – he’s spent decades building communities around stories, characters, and franchises that audiences genuinely love. He understands fandom because he’s lived it. His perspective on storytelling, creativity, and culture will be instrumental as we continue building GGL into the premier destination where gaming and entertainment intersect.”
As an advisor, Green will collaborate with GGL’s executive leadership on creative strategy, intellectual property development, audience engagement, talent partnerships, original programming, and long-term brand expansion.
“I’ve spent my career being part of passionate communities,” said Seth Green. “Whether through movies, television, animation, or video games, the best experiences happen when people feel connected through something they love. Gaming is one of the few spaces where everyone speaks the same language. What drew me to GGL is its commitment to making competitive gaming more accessible. It gives everyone—not just elite players—the opportunity to compete, connect, and belong. That’s the kind of community I want to help build.”
To celebrate Green joining the Advisory Board, GGL is launching “Ready, Seth, Go!” – an immersive month-long tournament series hosted exclusively on GGL Primes, the league’s premium gaming platform.
The series features ten competitive events across some of gaming’s most beloved franchises, including Mass Effect, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Zombies, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6, giving players 50 opportunities to win prizes through gameplay, creativity, and community participation.
Tournament highlights include:
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Zombies survival challenges featuring Green’s fan-favorite character Poindexter, with Green reacting to standout gameplay clips from the community.
Mass Effect speed-run competitions celebrating Green’s iconic role as Joker, complete with fan commentary and exclusive reactions.
Competitive Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 tournaments culminating in championship matches inspired by Green’s signature comedic style.
Build Your Shepard, the series’ flagship creative competition, inviting players to create their ultimate Commander Shepard across the Mass Effect universe. Green will personally review submissions and select the grand prize winner.
“Today’s audiences don’t just want to watch—they want to participate,” Sparks added. “Everything we build is designed to bring fans into the experience. ‘Ready, Seth, Go!’ isn’t just a celebration of Seth’s career; it’s a celebration of the gaming communities that have supported these iconic franchises for years.”
Green’s appointment comes as GGL continues expanding its footprint at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, music, sports, and digital culture.
The league has quickly distinguished itself by transforming competitive gaming into a shared entertainment experience through celebrity competitions, creator partnerships, live events, original programming, and premium tournaments. Rather than treating gaming as a niche category, GGL is building a platform that reflects where entertainment is headed—interactive, community-driven, and culturally relevant.
Sparks, the Grammy-nominated music producer and former FaZe Clan executive, formed the GGL with T-Pain, as Director of Strategy, and Priceline co-founder Jeff Hoffman as Chairman. Team owners include Howie Mandel, NE-YO, Flavor Flav and podcast stars Gillie & Wallo267. The GGL has partnered with 7 AAA video game publishers and in a historic deal the GGL has become the first video game partner for iHeartMedia.
As audiences increasingly seek experiences that blend participation with entertainment, GGL is creating an ecosystem where fans don’t simply consume content—they become part of it.
With Green joining its Advisory Board, GGL continues assembling a leadership team uniquely positioned to shape the future of interactive entertainment while creating new opportunities for players, creators, brands, and fans around the world.
The “Ready, Seth, Go!” tournament series launches July 9th exclusively on GGL Primes.
Tournament schedules, registration details, prize information, and eligibility requirements are available at GGLPrimes.com
Indie developer Caikemi, in partnership with publisher Erabit, are proud to reveal that their comical co-op management game Boba Cafe Simulator is launching on Steam July 24th for $15.99, with a 35% discount through July 31st. Craft drinks by hand, design menus and prices, place equipment, decorate your shop, handle customer flow and delivery platforms—and build your ultimate milk tea empire. Do you have what it takes to make “Sugarville” into the top name in the industry?
You’ve been reborn to run a milk tea shop, either solo or with up to 8 players in online co-op. Create your signature drinks from scratch! From lemonade to fresh orange tea, classic bubble milk tea, coffee and seasonal special drinks – every beverage is hand-crafted by you. Cut fruit, brew tea, cook tapioca pearls, grind coffee beans, add ice and syrup. Keep your fridge stocked, and unlock 100+ recipes.
Design every aspect of your cafe’s decor. Name your shop and start decorating. From shelves, to counters, and digital signs to wallpapers, lamps, and even bedding—everything can be placed, rotated, and adjusted. Build the milk tea shop of your dreams.
Of course running a boba cafe requires more than making great drinks and a cool vibe. You also need the business acumen to keep your shop afloat! Customize your menu and pricing freely. Do you want low prices that will bring in a high volume of customers? Or premium drinks with high margins? Make business decisions ranging from which delivery apps to use, balance your contract fees, revenue splits, and traffic. Hire employees and decide your management style. Do you want to exploit labor—or build relationships and uncover their personal stories? Juggle tasks with your real-life friends in online co-op, and see if you have what it takes to remain friends afterwards.
Bear in mind seasonal preferences, as weather affects demand. Who wouldn’t want a hot cocoa in winter—or an ice-cold watermelon juice in summer? Enjoy limited-time drinks for Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lantern Festival, Halloween, Christmas, and more. Explore night-only shops, rare items, magical potions, and mysterious goods. A milk tea shop owner who doesn’t know alchemy isn’t a good wizard. Serve mysterious customers at night—something good might happen.
Manage your work/life balance by doing side activities like farming, fishing, and taking care of your pet companions. Go outside, socialize with neighbors, build relationships, and unlock exclusive recipes or furniture blueprints. Kindness is always rewarded… but sometimes your more troublesome customers need a good knock about the head to help them get their “beauty sleep” and become more responsible citizens.
With the warmth of one cup of tea, save a universe on the brink of sweet collapse.
