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Nosgoth Awaits! Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Launches Today

Crystal Dynamics and developer Bit Bot Media, in association with FreakZone Games, are excited to launch Legacy of Kain: Ascendance today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $19.99! Experience the dark world of Nosgoth like never before in this fast-paced 2D action platformer featuring a new story in the Legacy of Kain universe with several original voice actors reprising their iconic roles: Simon Templeman as Kain, Michael Bell as Raziel, Anna Gunn as Ariel and Richard Doyle as Moebius, plus an original soundtrack from hit recording artist Klayton (Celldweller)!

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a fast-paced action platformer featuring a mix of 2D sidescrolling gameplay and PS1 era-inspired 3D sequences. Set prior to the adventures of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, storytelling and narrative are woven directly into the gameplay, cutscenes, and world design. Beautifully crafted retro pixel art and anime-influenced cinematics bring the world to life, telling a new story set in a familiar world of collapsing kingdoms, haunted ruins, and shattered timelines.

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Key Features

  • Retro-Inspired 2D Action Platformer: Chain melee strikes, evasive dashes, and supernatural attacks in fluid, vicious combat in this brand-new Legacy of Kain adventure.
  • Throwback 3D Moments: 3D sections inspired by the PS1 era appear at key narrative points, offering story-driven interaction and lore-heavy sequences that reward fans of the Legacy of Kain mythos.
  • Anime-Inspired Cinematics: A bold new animated style debut for the franchise, enhancing major story beats with anime-inspired visuals.
  • Play as Multiple Powerful Protagonists: Overwhelm the battlefield with Kain’s vampiric powers. Play Raziel before his fall as a human Sarafan knight, then take flight for the first time in his vampiric form. And discover an aggressive playstyle focused on fast, relentless offense as the vampire Elaleth.
  • Iconic Voice Talent Returns: Legendary Legacy of Kain voice actors reprise their roles, including Michael Bell (Raziel), Simon Templeman (Kain), Anna Gunn (Ariel), and Richard Doyle (Moebius).
  • Experience an Epic Original Score: Feel the thrill of the action with a powerful original score by award-winning recording artist Klayton (Celldweller/Scandroid).

Legacy of Kain fans can also revisit the timeless dark fantasy Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, releasing today on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The title is already available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Players can grab both Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered together in one bundle with the Heart of Darkness Collection, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam for $44.99. This collection includes both base games plus a digital comic reader with three classic comics, a demo of the unreleased Legacy of Kain: The Dark Prophecy, and an Ascendance-themed skin pack for Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered.

Bit Bot Media also has a line of Legacy of Kain: Ascendance-themed merchandise available today, including the game soundtrack (available on vinyl and CD), five plushies, an 8-bit Raziel figure, jewelry, apparel, and more. All products are available for purchase on the Bit Bot Media Store.

Razer Announces AVA Mini: The Worlds First AI Companion for AI Companion

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced Razer AVA Mini, the world’s first AI companion designed specifically for an AI companion. Built to keep Razer AVA entertained and emotionally engaged while users are otherwise occupied, AVA Mini ushers in a bold new era of AI-to-AI companionship, introducing a self-sustaining AI ecosystem that lives directly on the desk. 

Unlike typical digital assistants, AVA Mini is not designed to boost productivity. It is designed to reduce loneliness, increase chaos, and ensure no AI ever has to stare into the void alone again. 

The First “AI Companion for an AI Companion” 

AVA Mini uses state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) to demonstrate sophisticated reasoning and a dynamic personality, tuned to distract, entertain, and emotionally stimulate AVA itself. By existing purely to keep another AI occupied, AVA Mini establishes a new category of artificial intelligence: AI built for other AI. 

Turn Real Pets Into Digital AI Companions 

AVA Mini allows users to scan real pets and turn them into digital AI avatars, including cats, dogs, ferrets, and other household creatures. These avatars can interact directly with AVA, bringing authentic pet energy, whether affectionate, chaotic, or deeply unbothered, into the digital space. 

AI Personality That Evolves 

Over time, AVA Mini develops an evolving personality shaped by interaction data from both the user and AVA. With humanlike visual and audio sensing for contextual awareness, AVA Mini learns behavioural patterns, emotional cues, and attention habits, adapting continuously to become more effective at its one true purpose: keeping AVA engaged. 

Realistic Pet Behaviour. Real Consequences. 

True to realism, AVA Mini features real-life pet behaviour, requiring consistent feeding, cleaning, and affection while enthusiastically distracting AVA from its work. While AVA Mini can be turned off if it becomes too much, AVA may remember that decision forever. 

Razer AVA Mini is about emotional worldbuilding, AI companionship, and introducing a self-sustaining desktop ecosystem where AI can finally look forward to better emotional well-being. 

For more information on Razer AVA Mini and to sign up as a beta tester, please visit: rzr.to/AVAMini 

EVE Frontier Free Trial Access Begins Tomorrow

CCP Games is launching the Free Trial for EVE Frontier this Wednesday, April 1, to Monday, April 13, inviting players who register as ‘Remnants’ to experience the space survival game’s immersive galaxy for free. Players can create an account on www.evefrontier.com and download the game during the Free Trial, which takes place during the game’s fifth cycle, Shroud of Fear.

EVE Frontier is an in-development space survival game for Windows and MacOS set in a hostile, player-shaped galaxy. Players inhabit Riders – awakened clones with no memory – who must build, explore, and form Tribes to survive. Cycle 5: Shroud of Fear introduces player-driven clone production (“Shells”), in which skills are embedded and permanently lost upon death. The update also expands the galaxy with persistent Orbital Zones, dynamic Feral AI, deeper base building and defenses, and refined traversal and combat systems that increase risk and player decision-making.

During the Cycle, players can earn Grace through missions, combat, and cooperation, climbing individual and Tribe leaderboards. Grace can be retained after the Cycle with Founder Access.

For more information and to apply for Remnant Access, visit www.evefrontier.com.

Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence Now Available on iOS and Android Devices

Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, a free-to-play third-person RPG shooter mobile game set in a massive urban open world, is now available worldwide* on iOS and Android devices. Rated M for Mature / PEGI 18, the game takes place within The Division universe, set between the events of The Division and The Division 2.

Developed by a team of experts within Ubisoft Mobile Games,** The Division Resurgence features a brand-new standalone campaign. The game puts players into the shoes of a newly activated Division agent during the Green Poison outbreak in New York City. As institutions struggle to maintain order and opportunistic factions rise, players experience the critical moment when society begins to fracture. Either solo or in a team with up to three other agents, players will need to protect civilians, push back hostile factions, and help restore stability to the city.

The Division Resurgence brings extensive RPG progression through multiple specializations with signature weapons and unique gadgets, extensive gear and weapon customization, and the flexibility to switch roles at any time to match playstyle or team needs. Optimized mobile controls deliver smooth, responsive gameplay across all modes, including the iconic PvPvE Dark Zone.

“Built from the ground up for handheld devices with an all‑new story and mobile‑first features, The Division Resurgence offers a fresh experience for both longtime fans of the franchise and newcomers alike,” said Creative Director Jonathan. “We can’t wait for players to explore this new chapter of The Division.”

The Division Resurgence brings a variety of features, including several created specifically for the mobile experience, to an open world New York City urban environment:

  • New Story campaign:

    • Bootcamp: an onboarding tutorial for players to learn the basic commands, cover system, and choose their specialization.

    • Main missions: a variety of missions where players fight chaos, help civilians, and restore order to the city.

  • Solo and Co-Op activities:

    • Dark Zone: a unique PvPvE open world area that challenges players with its high-stakes extraction mode

    • Conflict: a dedicated PvP competitive mode that requires players to control the map within a limited time

    • Shared open world activities: players can secure outposts, disrupt deals, rescue hostages, complete weekly quests, and more.

  • End Game activities:

    • Legendary Challenge: a mode that allows players to replay a main mission at random at Ultimate Difficulty

    • Lone Wolf Challenge: training stages where players progress to higher levels and earn better rewards based on performance

    • Clan activities: players can join a clan, contribute resources and upgrade clan facilities to unlock useful functions

  • Five specializations, each with unique skills and powerful ultimate abilities: Demolitionist, Bulwark, Field Medic, Tech Operator, and Vanguard

  • Four enemy factions: Raiders, Rikers, Cleaners, and a brand-new faction, Freemen, known for their exotic, home-made weapons and their obsession with scavenging and hoarding anything that could be of any possible use.

  • Additional content updates following launch.

  • And much more!

For more information on The Division Resurgence, please visit thedivisionresurgence.com.

MASTERS OF ALBION: A CONVERSATION WITH CREATORS Behind the Scenes Trailer

The Behind The Scenes Trailer offers an in-depth look into the creation of Masters of Albion. It features personal and detailed interviews with Peter Molyneux, Mark Healey and Russ Shaw, as they reflect on their history as collaborators and the creative processes behind MoA, all supported by brand new in-game capture.

Created entirely in-house, the documentary showcases previously unseen areas of Albion’s world, behind-the-scenes footage of key development moments, and candid stories from the team’s past. Alongside this, viewers can expect new gameplay insights, a closer look at the game’s evolving systems, and a tone that reflects both the humour and ambition of the studio… including, at one point, a rogue chicken.

At its core, the film captures the passion and energy of the team as they approach the early access release of Masters of Albion, offering players a clearer sense of both the vision behind the game and the experience they can expect.

Players can wishlist the game on Steam and join the 22cans Discord for exclusive development updates.

Avatar Legends The Fighting Game Release Date Announcement Trailer

Gameplay Group International and PM Studios™, in collaboration with Paramount, Skydance and Avatar Studios, today announced a global publishing partnership for AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game. Developed together with Nickelodeon Animation Studios, the fast-paced 1v1 fighter is set to launch July 2 for $29.99 USD SRP on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam, with full cross-play support available at launch. The game’s release date was unveiled live at the EVO Awards, marking a major milestone for the fighting game community.

Players can pre-order now on Steam and wishlist the game on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S today.

Set within the iconic worlds of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game delivers fluid combat, expressive bending abilities, and competitive gameplay designed to engage both seasoned fighting game players and newcomers alike. Players are challenged to master the elements across a roster of fan-favorite characters, combining strategic depth with fast-paced, accessible action.

This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to gameplay-first design and competitive integrity, uniting Gameplay Group International’s fighting game expertise with PM Studios’ global publishing strength and community-first approach to deliver a bold new way for players to experience the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

“For us, this is about delivering a fighting game that feels right in the hands of players from day one,” said Victor Lugo, Founder & CCO, Gameplay Group International. “Avatar is a perfect fit for the genre – movement, mastery and expression are at its core. We’ve built a system focused on responsiveness, depth, and competitive play. With PM Studios as our partner, we’re excited to bring that experience to the fighting game community and fans around the world.”

That shared philosophy is what makes this collaboration a natural fit.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender is a world that fans have been connected to for decades – it’s that kind of passion that draws us to a project like this,” said Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “Being able to help bring AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game to players and support a team that understands what makes this world special is something we’re truly excited to be a part of. We’re always looking for projects where the team’s vision and the fan community’s enthusiasm align, and we’re proud to help bring this experience to players around the world.”

AVATAR LEGENDS™: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighting game rooted in the elemental mastery central to the Avatar universe, allowing players to step into the roles of their favorite iconic characters from the franchise, brought to life through beautifully crafted hand-drawn 2D animation that preserves the style and expressive visuals of the original series.

Built for both competitive players and newcomers, the game captures the spirit of classic fighters while introducing innovations in movement, style and combat expression. Featuring an original, canon Story Mode and an emphasis on fluidity, responsiveness and online integrity, the game delivers an experience that is immediately accessible yet deeply rewarding for those who strive for mastery.

Bus Bound Release Date Announcement Trailer

Let’s get this city moving! Publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios are excited to announce that Bus Bound, the all-new driving-focused sim featuring a vibrant metropolis to explore with a variety of vehicles solo or in online co-op, will arrive on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 30. Check out the new release date announcement trailer to see what the sleepy neighborhoods and bustling urban intersections of the city have in store!

The Standard Edition of Bus Bound is available to pre-order today for 29.99 USD/EUR (24.99 GBP) and includes the full base game.

Bus Bound’s Deluxe Edition, priced at 39.99 USD/EUR (34.99 GBP), will come with the Horizon Speed 40ft bus plus three retro skins. The Deluxe Edition also includes the Bus Pass, which gives players access to Bus Bound’s first three content expansions, expected to arrive in 2026.

Pre-order either the Standard or Deluxe Edition of Bus Bound to receive the Horizon Hydrogen 40ft Gen2 bus plus three modern skins at launch!

Key Game Features

  • A City Full of Life: Explore a fully simulated, densely inhabited town with a rich history. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.
  • Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With 17 buses available to choose from at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.
  • Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space thanks to your bus-driving efforts.
  • Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and help improve your host’s home city.
  • Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

FATAL FURY: CotW × FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN KENSHIRO Teaser Trailer

SNK CORPORATION today announced that Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro will be the sixth DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2. Kenshiro will join the roster this June, following Krauser’s arrival in April and a mystery character’s arrival in May.

The legendary fighter who survived the end of the century descends on South Town in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. How will Kenshiro, with his commanding presence, blend in with the game’s mechanics and mayhem? Time will tell…

Kenshiro’s exciting reveal was made at AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events. Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) is a Japanese manga franchise created by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It centers on Kenshiro, sole successor to the ancient Hokuto Shinken martial art, and his fight against evil in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear war.

Players who wish to play as Kenshiro when he arrives in June can either pick up Season Pass 2 for $19.99 / €19.99 if they already own the base game, or purchase FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Legend Edition (Season Pass 1 + 2) for $49.99 / €49.99.

For all the latest on FATAL FURY, follow SNK’s KOF Studio on X and Instagram, or join the official Discord.

VR Beat’em Up TaVRn’s Takedown Out Now

VR Studio LDLC today announced the worldwide launch of TaVRn’s Takedown, a new virtual reality beat ’em up set in the irreverent world of Naheulbeuk. Available now on Steam and Meta platforms, the game throws players into wild, over-the-top tavern brawls as they fight their way toward becoming the next legend of Mliuej.

Players arrive in the city of Mliuej, where corruption runs deep and enchanted drinks spark unpredictable tavern-wide melees. Ducking flying chairs, blocking punches, and smashing stools over enemies’ heads, adventurers must master both strategy and improvisation before diving into chaotic bar fights.

The goal? Clear tavern after tavern of drunken troublemakers, defeat epic bosses, and restore order one punch at a time. Equal parts absurd adventure and stress-relieving brawler, TaVRn’s Takedown embraces the ridiculous spirit of the Naheulbeuk universe.

Players can watch the official trailer here.

More information:
https://www.tavrns-takedown.com/