Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have released first look production images ahead of tonight’s first preview performance of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning, “mega five-star hit” (Sunday Times) begins public performances tonight at The Marquis Theater.
“The challenge is to create a visceral experience for the audience, where they feel shock and awe, surprise and delight. You have to deliver that. The fusion of television and theater is about the speed of narrative and how you create it … There are moments in the show where you will think, “I don’t understand how they did that,” says Stephen Daldry (Director, Stranger Things: The First Shadow).
“The first time we saw the play, we were blown away,” says Ross Duffer. “They pulled everything off, and then some. It was one of the most thrilling experiences of our lives,” adds Matt Duffer (Creators, Stranger Things).
For more from the creative team behind Stranger Things: The First Shadow, please visit TUDUM.com.
NETFLIX TEASED A NEW DOCUMENTARY “BEHIND THE CURTAIN: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW” PREMIERING APRIL 15, ONLY ON NETFLIX
Netflix also released a trailer announcing an official documentary titled “Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” an electrifying look backstage at the making of the critically acclaimed West End stage play, which opened at London’s Phoenix Theater in December 2023. The documentary will premiere on April 15, only on Netflix.
IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, has launched HITMAN World of Assassination on PS VR2. The VR release of the award-winning stealth game lets players look through the eyes of the world’s greatest assassin as they can explore, interact, and disguise themselves before executing targets in the 4K HDR display of PS VR2.
HITMAN World of Assassination is a celebration of the legendary stealth franchise that incorporates the very best from HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2, and HITMAN 3. Now, the series’ hallmark emergent gameplay and endless replayability are delivered in its most immersive medium yet with PS VR2.
VR fans and series veterans alike will take on Agent 47’s legendary adventures using a lineup of VR-specific features. Players can dual-wield more than 100 different weapons and use both hands independently to reload, holster, aim, and steal disguises. Full ambidexterity paired with intuitive motion controls allows VR operatives to express their creativity even further as they silence alarms or pick locks with one hand and dispatch threats with the other. This edition also features adaptive triggers, room-scale implementation, and spatial touch interactions through the PS VR2 Sense controllers.
The PS VR2 release supports the original main campaign’s 22 unique locations. Memorable global locales such as the raucous Club Hölle in Berlin, the sophisticated fashion show in Paris, the bustling racing event in Miami, and many more are sandboxes for budding assassins to master on repeat playthroughs. Players must learn the movement patterns of enemies and targets alike, as well as how to make the most of each weapon or costume hidden throughout every environment. For those looking for an immediate challenge, the Elusive Target The Drop featuring Superstar DJ Dimitri Vegas is currently running until April 6th and is available on PS VR2 right now.
Players who already own HITMAN World of Assassination on PlayStation 5 can access an upgrade pack to the PS VR2 content, the HITMAN World of Assassination – VR Access, for $9.99, €9.99, or £8.99. New agents can access the PlayStation VR2 version through HITMAN WOA Part One – VR2 Edition, giving access to HITMAN Part One and the PS VR2 Upgrade Pack for $39,99, €39,99, or £32.99. To learn more about HITMAN World of Assassination, please visit the official website, or follow news on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Team17 Digital and German based studio FusionPlay shared the news that Nice Day for Fishing by the much-loved Viva La Dirt League will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The release date for all platforms will be announced soon after and adventure fans will be able to roam the lands as Baelin from the comfort of their favourite cosy spot or when travelling.
The pixel adventure RPG, follows the humble fisherman Baelin, from the hit series Epic NPC Man. He becomes the last Adventurer left in the town of Honeywood following a disastrous accident involving muggers and the High Sorcerer and must save the town from the evils unleashed in the world.
As Baelin travels throughout the lands, he will engage in fearsome battles against fish, where players must use a combination of casting powerful spells whilst timing their attacks and blocks properly, rescue NPCs in need and dredge useful materials to bring the destroyed village to its former glory. Along the way he will discover powerful spells and upgrades to become a formidable fisherman and ultimately defeat the final boss, save the world and return the Adventurers once more.
Bohemia Interactive is excited to announce the release of Arma Reforger 1.3: Fire Support update. This latest update offers an arsenal of new vehicles, weapons, and gameplay enhancements that significantly reshape the combat experience. With devastating mortar barrages, gunship helicopters, and destructible buildings and trees, no position is truly safe and players must adapt to survive!
New Combat Vehicles & Helicopter Gunships
Two formidable infantry fighting vehicles have arrived on the battlefield. The LAV-25, equipped with a 25mm M242 autocannon and 7.62mm M240 coaxial machine gun, grants US forces a powerful new frontline asset with a 7x optical sight for long-range engagements. Furthermore, the BRDM-2, a lighter reconnaissance vehicle, strengthens Soviet and FIA forces with its 14.5mm KPVT machine gun and 7.62mm PKT.
The UH-1H and Mi-8MT helicopters are no longer just transports, as they now feature gunship variants with detachable rocket pods and advanced collimator sights for precision targeting. With multiple ammunition options and enhanced firepower, pilots can dominate the battlefield from above.
Mortars & Destruction Mechanics
Arma Reforger introduces realistic and immersive mortar systems that allow players to suppress enemy advances, disrupt supply lines, and rain destruction from kilometers away. The Soviet 2B14 82mm mortar and US M252 81mm mortar require coordination with spotters for maximum impact.
A truly dynamic battlefield is now a reality, as buildings collapse and trees fall. Mortar strikes, helicopter rocket barrages, and vehicle combat reshape the environment!
New Singleplayer Scenario: Elimination
A brand new singleplayer mission places players in the boots of a US Special Forces operative tasked with eliminating a high-ranking Soviet officer in Régina. Whether sniping from a distance, setting an explosive ambush, or infiltrating up close with a suppressed weapon, the mission offers multiple approaches to success.
Additional Enhancements & Overhauled Game Systems
Expanded Vehicle Logistics: Transport trucks (M923A1, URAL-4320) now carry up to 1,500 supplies. New UAZ-452 transport and cargo variants improve mobility and supply capacity. FIA forces now have access to UAZ-452, BTR-70, and BRDM-2 vehicles. Civilian variants of UH-1H and Mi-8 helicopters have been introduced.
Ranked Ammunition Supply Depots: Players must rank up before accessing more advanced weapons and gear, balancing the arsenal system.
Conflict Mode Enhancements: Players can no longer spawn on contested bases, making strategy and planning more critical. Capture timers now depend on radio network connectivity, increasing tactical depth. Smaller conflict game modes have been introduced for faster-paced battles.
AI Upgrades: AI soldiers now track moving targets better, take cover more effectively, counterattack, and execute flanking maneuvers, making them a deadlier and more realistic threat.
Arma Reforger 1.3: Fire Support update brings a unique level of battlefield intensity and realism. Bohemia Interactive invites players to test their tactical skills, master new arsenals, and experience the chaos of full-scale warfare. The battlefield is evolving!
MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Strategos, an upcoming real-time tactics wargame that brings the epic battles of classical antiquity to life.
Developed by Strategos Games and featuring massive armies, deep strategic gameplay, and an unparalleled roster of historical factions, Strategos is set to be a must-play for fans of ancient warfare.
Master the art of command with a game that challenges players to expertly position and deploy their generals while balancing the complexities of giving orders via couriers, maintaining morale, and engaging in the ebb and flow of ancient combat.
With over 250 distinct units and nearly 120 unique factions, including Macedonia and the Hellenic Successor States, Achaemenid Persia, Rome, Carthage, and various tribal forces from Gaul, Germania, Iberia, and beyond, players can command armies across multiple eras and civilizations, each with unique playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses.
About Strategos | Key Features:
Simulate Large-Scale Battles – Command thousands of soldiers on-screen in meticulously crafted historical and speculative engagements.
Master A New Scale Of Tactics – Experience the depth of tabletop wargaming in thrilling moment-to-moment gameplay. Strategic unit formations, morale shocks, fog of war, terrain effects, flanking maneuvers, and an advanced command and control system inspired by classic wargaming.
Lead Armies from Across the Ancient World – Choose from over 120 factions and 250+ unique unit types, spanning nearly a thousand years of history—from Greek hoplites and Persian Immortals to the legions of Rome and the rise of the Sasanian Empire.
Customize Your Experience – Conquer alongside the great generals of history in the Campaign mode, reenact specific historical battles, or set up custom battles within the Historical Battle Simulator. Select your army list and allies, units, maps, difficulty levels and AI behavior, or relive historical clashes such as the Battles of Issos and Raphia, with more to come!
Stunlock Studios unveils the first teaser of V Rising’s highly anticipated 1.1 Update: “Invaders of Oakveil”, launching April 28 as a free update for all V Rising owners on Steam and PlayStation 5. With over 5 million copies sold, the open-world vampire survival game continues evolving with a wealth of exciting new content and thrilling features for bloodthirsty fans.
For centuries, the Oakveil Woodlands went untouched by man, its nature flourishing. That peace has come to an end. A ruthless force has infiltrated from the sea: fierce warriors bound to Megara, their Serpent Queen, corrupting the land and twisting the abundant life into fuel for their deadly weapons. Enter Oakveil, uncover the forbidden alchemy of the Venom Blades, and claim their power before it’s too late.
ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup have released a new extended gameplay trailer for Steel Seed, the sci-fi stealth-action adventure game launching April 10 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new 15 minute trailer provides an in-depth look at protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion, KOBY, at the start of their journey in a hostile underground facility filled with secrets and danger.
Steel Seed is a gripping action-adventure game from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun set in a dark sci-fi world where mankind stands on the brink of extinction. Explore a hand-crafted world filled with dynamic combat, formidable enemies, and a deep narrative that challenges the very definition of humanity.
From towering industrial landscapes to eerie biodomes, the world of Steel Seed is as haunting as it is immersive, with a story revised and edited by BAFTA-winning Martin Korda. Players can adapt their playstyle with a unique blend of stealth-action gameplay, three distinct skill trees, and over 40 upgradable abilities.
Play the new Steel Seed demo now on Steam and Xbox Series X|S and wishlist today! For more information, visit https://esdigital.games, and follow the team on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
Grit and Valor – 1949, the dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite from developer Milky Tea and publisher Megabit, is now available on Steam. Set in an alternate-history World War II, command an elite squad of resistance mech pilots against the technologically superior forces of the Evil Axis.
In Grit and Valor – 1949, players must strategize their every move adapting to dynamic battlefields and overwhelming enemy war machines. With a blend of tactical decision making, roguelite progression, and intense boss encounters, the game challenges players to make split-second decisions and discover the best strategy for survival.
Key Game Features:
Evolved-Real Time Tactics Gameplay – Each new region and battlefield you enter presents a new challenge with unique combinations of enemy waves and terrain.
Build The Ultimate Mech Squad – You have the freedom to customize and configure your squad of Mechs and Pilots to adapt your tactics for each new mission.
Roguelite Replayability – No two playthroughs in Grit and Valor – 1949 are the same, ensuring every battlefield is as deadly and unpredictable as the last.
Four Distinct Regions – Grit and Valor is set across four distinct regions, each with unique gameplay mechanics, challenges and a variety of randomly generated battlefields to overcome.
Alternate History Dieselpunk Setting – The Axis have seized control of Europe using giant mechanized warriors to turn the tide of the war.
“We’re thrilled to officially launch Grit & Valor – 1949 alongside Megabit” said Kevin Campbell, Producer at Milky Tea. “Our team has poured passion into blending deep tactical gameplay with a gripping post-war narrative, and we can’t wait for players to experience the unique strategic challenges that define this genre.”
Following today’s launch on PC, Grit and Valor – 1949 will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Epic Games Store in Summer 2025.
RailGods of Hysterra, a cooperative base-building survival action game set in a twisted Lovecraftian dreamscape from developer Troglobytes Games and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, leaves the station and heads into the mysterious wilds of Early Access Wednesday, April 23 2025.
Venture forth alone or with up to four friends into a world of waking nightmares, where the Old Gods of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos emerged victorious, twisting the earth and its inhabitants into unspeakable horrors. Defy their might by forging a bond with a powerful RailGod, an ancient abomination from beyond the stars fused with a mighty locomotive.
Board the train and expand it with custom cars for storage, loot, and workbenches. Navigate shifting hellscapes armed with axes, firearms, and spells, battling eldritch horrors and fanatical cultists — or capture them to feed the wheeled monstrosity. Seek the RailGod’s pounding heart to purge the creeping madness and unlock devastating GodKeeper abilities.
Resist mental torment while foraging for new materials and clues, then return to the RailGod to purge the mind of unearthly visions, develop new skills, and gear up for the next adventure. While the journey is long, this rolling base of operations is never far away – but remember, it always needs to feed… and it has a taste for flesh.
What’s New in Early Access
Improved Ranged Combat – Enhanced targeting, projectile mechanics, and responsiveness.
Inventory Filters and Optimization – Streamlined item management for a better user experience.
Polished Combat Feedback – More impactful hit reactions, animations, and combat feel.
Madness Level Gameplay – Expanded mechanics tied to the Madness system, adding new strategic elements.
Connected Chests – Improved resource management by linking storage across carriages.
Corrupted RailGod Gameplay – New mechanics and interactions with a corrupted version of the RailGod.
“To fans of cosmic horror, survival games, and those who just love trains, we’re happy to shout ‘ALL ABOARD!’” said Digital Vortex CEO and Co-Founder Alex Izotov. “This is an adventure we’ve been working on for a long time, and your feedback will be instrumental in shaping RailGods of Hysterra into its final form.”
“We at Troglobytes are thrilled to invite all players to get on board the RailGod and wander through the Lovecraftian world we crafted with so much love and passion! See you all in Hysterra, and remember: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!” said Saverio Caporusso, CEO and Lead Designer at Troglobytes Games.
RailGods of Hysterra is coming to Steam Early Access Wednesday, April 23, 2025, followed by PlayStation 5, and will support English, French, German, Russian, Spanish – Spain, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Turkish languages. Wishlist on Steam and stay up to date by visiting the RailGods of Hysterra official site, follow on X/Twitter and Facebook. Join the official Discord server to receive notifications on development progress and to provide feedback.
Today, Fatshark releases its latest free update, Nightmares & Visions. This free update brings a new wave-based activity, significant improvements to the end-game mode Havoc including four new mutators, an overhaul to the Ogryn Talent Tree, a time-limited special event, and more!
This Free Update releases today across all platforms, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. To celebrate the Nightmares & Visions update, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is currently 50% OFF on Steam.
The Nightmares & Visions free update features:
New game activity – Mortis Trials:
Wave-based feature: upon reaching level 13, rejects will be able to mash through waves of enemies in visions induced by the ship’s Psyker, Sefoni. Each time players venture into the Psyker’s visions, they will be able to build new and exciting playstyles by selecting randomized abilities and buffs for the duration of the trial.
Choose Your Indulgence, Shape Your Playstyle – Before the battle begins, players select an Indulgence, each offering unique buffs that enhance combat styles. Pyrokinetic and Voltaic focus on elemental damage, Fulminator blends both, Death Dealer excels in close-quarters ranged and melee combat, and Colossus boosts survivability.
Trials of Endurance – Mortis Trials unfold in 12 escalating waves, with every third wave introducing an objective to complete. Success grants supplies and stronger buffs, culminating in a final gauntlet where players unleash their full potential.
Uncover lore and backstories: by overcoming the Mortis Trials, players will unlock memory echoes, granting them access to secret information on some of the main characters present on the Mourningstar.
Havoc mode gets a refresh: the end-game experience testing the resolve of the most seasoned operative reaches a new juncture with improvements and new daunting challenges.
Improvements:
Havoc Assignment Rank Overhaul: making progression clearer and more rewarding for all players. Now, everyone who participates in a mission will rank up if they meet the new progression criteria, making teamplay more fulfilling.
Introducing Campaigns to Havoc: To keep gameplay fresh, Darktide will introduce a rotation system for mission pools and mutators in Havoc challenges, ensuring variety across play sessions. With the Nightmares & Visions update, players will have their ranks reset to the nearest threshold based on the highest rank reached since the introduction of Havoc last year.
New challenges: fresh horrors are joining the fray with four new mutators added to Havoc:
Heinous Rituals: heretics are attempting to summon a new kind of Daemonhost, disrupt their rituals, or face the consequences.
The Encroaching Garden: specific enemies will heal their allies. If these are not dispatched promptly, they will rapidly regenerate the ranks of the heretics.
Rampaging Enemies: Fallen enemies empower their allies with a surge of strength, making tactical planning crucial to avoid being overwhelmed.
Enraging Elites: injured Elites will become enraged, increasing their attack and movement speed, and giving them immunity to crowd control effects.
Time-Limited Special Event “A Day At The Theatre”: following the release of Nightmares & Visions, Darktide will be hosting a special event focusing on playing Mortis Trials, which takes place in the theatre of the mind of the ship’s Psyker.
Ogryn Talent Tree Rework: The Ogryn class is getting his Talent Tree revamped, giving players more build opportunities.
The Ogryn talent tree has been overhauled to expand viable melee builds, introduce stronger tank and support options, and improve ranged combat effectiveness. Melee builds are no longer locked into heavy attacks, with new talents supporting both light and heavy strikes. Tank-focused players now have more tools to define their playstyle, while ranged builds benefit from a reworked Burst Limiter Override, allowing for stronger explosive and sustained fire builds.
Movement and survivability have also been improved, with dodging now staggering enemies and new passives enhancing damage resistance and coherency Toughness regeneration. Additional talents allow for hybrid playstyles, rewarding Ogryns who mix melee and ranged combat. Overall, this rework increases flexibility, making the Ogryn feel more impactful and adaptable in every fight.
And more! We will also be bringing a few balancing changes as well as general improvements made to the game.
