Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian developers Dreamate are delighted to announce that their highly-anticipated, story-rich RPG is out now and available to purchase in Early Access via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. And hurry, as Fulqrum Publishing is celebrating the game’s launch with a special 15% discount for the first week of release!
This Early Access launch features about a quarter of the main story and around a third of the full game’s overall content, giving players access to three of the planned six total companions in the final game. New mechanics and features, companions, classes, areas, and quests will come in content updates throughout the Early Access period, with the full release currently planned for late 2025. The developers will take feedback directly from fans via the Steam News Hub and Discord server.
Set in a world teetering on the precipice of change, New Arc Line is a story-rich RPG that invites players to explore the abundant yet troubled realm where magic and technology collide.
The New World awaits, and with it, the last beacon of hope for a potential cure for a global plague that threatens your loved ones as well. But all is not as it seems – tensions simmer beneath the gilded surface of New Arc. Arcane magic clashes with steampunk ingenuity, the wealthy exploit the impoverished, and prejudice festers between humans and other races. As a stranger in this volatile land, you are thrust into the heart of the conflict. Your choices will not only shape your own fate but also the future of this fractured world.
Will you side with the established powers or champion the downtrodden? Will you embrace the arcane arts or harness the power of technology? In this RPG, every choice carries weight, leading to many branching storylines and impactful consequences.
New Arc Line is out now, and available in Early Access for $19.99/€19.99 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG – сurrently available at 15% off!
Children of the Sun, the thrilling bullet-bending shooter from Devolver Digital and Berlin-based solo sharpshooter René Rother, is back for more blood.
Nightmare Paralysis, a free update available now for all players, introduces a challenging new horde mode that will truly test THE GIRL’s tele-kill-netic abilities to send one bullet flying in new directions after it lands a hit.
Take on entire platoons of THE CULT’s brainwashed minions, but watch out for a new enemy that can fire back. The sniper cultist has a bullet with your name on it, and will put a premature end to your quest for vengeance if you don’t find a way to deal with them. And if you’re wondering how THE GIRL can take on an entire horde of cultists with only one bullet, well, now she can reload: by shooting herself.
Nightmare Paralysis also features dynamic weather, levels that shift as you play and more. This update adds a whole new dimension to Children of the Sun’s violent road trip of revenge, and it’s available right now on PC, free to everyone who owns the game.
If you don’t own it, there’s never been a better time to pick it up. From Nov. 25 to Dec. 4, the game will have a 40% discount on Steam.
And Aidan Baker’s killer soundtrack is also available on Steam today.
NACON and NACON Studio Ghent are pleased to announce Hunting Simulator 3, a new simulation that will delight hunting enthusiasts. Explore the natural landscapes of Colorado and Texas, alone or in a group, and hunt numerous animal species with the help of your faithful hunting dog, when the game launches soon for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
With almost 10 years’ expertise in hunting games, the studio intends to offer fans of the genre an authentic hunting experience with this third opus. Thanks to feedback from the community, which numbered over 1 million players on the two previous titles, NACON Studio Ghent has retained the foundations that have made the series such a success, while introducing a number of new features and gameplay improvements. Among these, Hunting Simulator 3 introduces an all-new dynamic system, “SimFauna”, which faithfully reproduces animal behavior, allowing players’ actions to have a real impact on animals and the environment.
In addition to improved hunting dog behavior and sound design, and the addition of vehicles, the game features realistic, natural open-world environments thanks to Unreal® Engine 5. Players can hunt over 40 species of animal, using hunting equipment from renowned brands such as Beretta®, Winchester®, Browning® and many others.
NACON is also proud to announce that its Belgian studio Neopica, which joined the group in 2020, has become NACON Studio Ghent. The studio recently moved to brand-new premises in Ghent, Belgium, to benefit from new equipment and workspaces. This will enable the studio to continue growing its workforce, which has now reached almost 40 developers, in preparation for the development of Hunting Simulator 3 and future projects.
“We’re delighted to be bringing this adventure to fruition, and to be able to take advantage of new premises that will enable our talented teams to continue working on ambitious projects such as Hunting Simulator 3. This third opus is the culmination of almost 10 years’ experience in hunting game simulation, and we’re concentrating all our efforts on meeting players’ expectations. To achieve this goal, we’re considering community feedback on the first two titles and working closely with professional hunters throughout the game’s development,” says Peter Vermeulen, Studio Director of NACON Studio Ghent.
MechWarrior 5: Clans, the cinematic action game praised by series veterans and newcomers alike for its gripping narrative and five-player co-operative combat, gains stellar additions today across new Trials of War DLC and a separate free content update, developer Piranha Games announced. An action-packed launch trailer reveals first gameplay from Trials of War’s new modes as well as its new omnimech variants, all of which goes nominal today for $19.99 alongside a free update on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. A full Star of five players can enjoy Trials of War’s content, even if the session’s host is the only player in the group that owns the DLC. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323880/MechWarrior_5_Clans__Trials_of_War/)
Trials of War’s launch trailer finds members of Clan Smoke Jaguar, the group central to MechWarrior 5: Clans’ narrative and overarching conflict, preparing for Mech combat against their fellow clan members (or Sibkin). Glimpse the battlegrounds that await your skirmishes across the all-new Horde and Arena modes, as well as the suite of Omnimechs joining MechWarrior 5: Clans’ playable roster by watching the trailer:
The Trials of War DLC introduces:
Horde Mode: Brave the Inner Sphere’s greatest trial as part of a five-player Star, or command a squad of AI allies while forging through endless waves of engaging, varied PvE combat.
Unlockable Challenge Levels: Progress through MechWarrior 5: Clans’ story to unlock additional challenges tailored to specific Mech weight classes.
Arena Mode: Drop into 10 all-new arena maps optimized for exhilarating fights, standing as part of a five-pilot team comprised of players or AI allies, or brave a free for all to emerge as an undisputed warrior in two distinct combat types:
Melee Mode: Rack up points demolishing opponents while capitalizing on unlimited respawns for a bold, uncompromising pace of battle.
Last Mech Standing: Keep the stakes high in a grand showdown where only one warrior or team will emerge victorious.
New Omnimech Variants:
ADR-CN “Cinder”
KFX-PR “Purifier”
MLX-ED “Ebon Dragoon”
NVA-BK “Breaker”
SHC-MI “Mishipeshu”
SCR-LC “Lacerator”
HBR-VI “Virago”
MDD-RV “Revenant”
SMN-PD “Pride”
DWF-WM “Widowmaker”
EXE-SV “Sovereign”
WHK-NQ “Nanuq”
Piranha Games have also released a content update completely free to all players, which includes:
Trueborn Difficulty: the ultimate test for pilots eager to prove their skills to Clan Smoke Jaguar while persevering throughout MechWarrior 5: Clans’ campaign.
New Omnimechs: Add eight standard Omnimech variant Omnipod spanning four weight classes to your arsenal:
Light: Arctic Cheetah: ACH-P, Kit Fox: KFX-P
Medium: Shadow Cat: SHC-P, Viper: VPR-P
Heavy: Hellbringer: HBR-P, Mad Dog: MDD-S
Assault: Gargoyle: GAR-P, Dire Wolf: DWF-P
Quality of Life Improvements: Additional refinements arrive to further enhance the overall player experience for MechWarrior 5: Clans. Full patch notes:
Survios, the industry-leading virtual reality studio, announced today that Robbie Daymond, whose notable roles include Critical Role, Hi-Fi Rush, and Spider-Man, will be voicing Davis 01 in Alien: Rogue Incursion, the upcoming single-player, action-horror VR game developed in collaboration with 20th Century Games. Davis 01 is an AI companion and sentient combat synthetic who partners with Zula Hendricks (voiced by Andia Winslow) on a dangerous mission to rescue her squad mate. Acting as a guide by providing exposition and information throughout gameplay, Davis 01 also serves as Zula Hendricks’ conscience as her mission against the Xenomorphs becomes an obsession.
As Zula’s companion, Daymond’s performance spotlights the strong relationship between Davis 01 and Zula, a bond that is closer than just squad mates. Expertly capturing the AI’s grapples with sentience and motivations, players will discover the hidden mysteries through the immersive storytelling experience.
Alien: Rogue Incursion launches on December 19 on PlayStation VR2, PCVR via Steam, and Meta Quest 3 early 2025.
Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle BeachCorporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its pioneering controller with multiple button and stick layouts, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Pivot, is now available. The Stealth Pivot’s groundbreaking rotating thumbstick and button control modules deliver simple, precise, and enhanced gameplay for any game type from FPS to fighting to racing and more. One layout provides traditional PC & Xbox gamepad controls, and the modules can be easily rotated and locked back into place to produce a D-pad and button layout more suitable for fighting and other game types. The Stealth Pivot is crafted from premium materials, including built-in Hall Effect sensors in the thumbsticks, and fans can also explore an impressive and extensive list of customization options. The Stealth Pivot smart controller works wirelessly and in wired mode for Windows 10/11 PCs, and is also Designed for Xbox and compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as an advanced wired controller. The Stealth Pivot also features Bluetooth® 5.2 to connect with compatible Android devices and smart TVs.
GameRant recently posted their review recommending the Stealth Pivot, saying, “The Stealth Pivot is a solid premium controller that ticks all the right boxes,” and adding, “In essence, it’s 3+ controllers in one and all of them work really well.” Additionally, Xbox Era reviewed the Stealth Pivot, calling it, “One of the best premium controllers I’ve used in the last two years.”
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot controller is available now at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide for $129.99/£119.99/€129.99 MSRP.
“The Stealth Pivot’s first-of-their-kind rotating modules, premium build quality, and deep customization continue to demonstrate how Turtle Beach is at the forefront of innovation in gaming accessories,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation.
The Stealth Pivot Smart Controller is designed for unmatched gameplay freedom. The Stealth Pivot’s rotating button and stick modules quickly switch between core button layouts including FPS, action, and racing games on one side, and revolved layouts for fighting and retro games on the other side. Gamers can play wirelessly and lag-free on PC using the 2.4GHz wireless transmitter, as well as in wired mode for PC and on Xbox consoles using the included USB cable. Gamers can also connect to compatible Android devices and smart TVs via Bluetooth 5.2. The Stealth Pivot controller also features Turtle Beach’s Connected Command Display which offers a variety of on-board customization options, including the ability to show social notifications. Additional customization is available through the Turtle Beach Control Center 2 app available on Xbox consoles and PC, and iOS and Android devices.
Contactless Hall Effect AntiDrift™ thumbsticks allow the Stealth Pivot to provide high-resolution, smooth control without drift, while adjustable trigger stops can be modified on-the-fly to suit the game being played – shorter hair trigger locks for faster FPS games or set to full travel for precise throttle and brake control when playing racing games. There are also four mappable microswitch buttons and up to five onboard profiles, allowing gamers to set the Stealth Pivot to their exact preferences per game.
For split-second in-game adjustments, the Stealth Pivot has a Quick-Slide Adjustment Switch located at its center. This switch has a return-to-center toggle and customizable RGB lighting, all of which can be mapped to a variety of functions. The Stealth Pivot’s D-pad can also be set to classic digital input, or analog thumbstick response and tuned for fast actuation and reset, which is ideal for dishing out critical combos or completing complicated platform jumps. Turtle Beach’s Pro-Aim™ Focus Mode, which tunes thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy, is also available as a preset for any of the four mappable buttons.
Dual rumble motors in the Stealth Pivot’s handles and triggers provide immersive vibration feedback and are fully adjustable via the Connected Command Display. A long-lasting 20-hour wireless battery life keeps PC gamers locked in the action, and the included USB cable supports play-and-charge capability when battery life runs out. The USB cable is required for use with Xbox consoles. And no Turtle Beach controller would be complete without offering the ability to connect any wired 3.5mm headset to get a suite of critical Turtle Beach gaming audio features, including EQ presets, Superhuman Hearing®, game and chat volume mix, and more.
DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today announced DJI Mic Mini. This ultralight, compact, wireless microphone offers powerful performance for content creators. DJI’s latest microphone offering, DJI Mic Mini is a fantastic starter microphone, boasting an ultra-long battery life and a notably stable transmission of high-quality audio with entry-level pricing.
“DJI Mic Mini packs unbelievable sound into an incredibly compact, extremely light package, bringing the high quality audio expected from DJI in a mini microphone at a modest price of $169,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Manager at DJI. “Content creators can count on capturing remarkably dynamic, crystal-clear sound, no matter the environment, and will enjoy the wearability and utility of DJI Mic Mini. DJI continues to serve the wide audience of creators with the highest level of innovative tools, from providing filmmakers with Emmy-winning Inspire drone technology and the Ronin cinematography ecosystem to today’s launch, bringing premium audio capture to all levels of content creators.”
Light, Portable, and Easy-to-Use with Efficient Operation and Production Features
Weighing only 10g1 – less than half the weight of DJI Mic 2 – DJI Mic Mini is discreet and comfortable, with multiple ways to wear that won’t weigh down collars or stretch-thin T-shirts, ensuring a clean on-camera appearance. Wearers can clip it on a shirt, attach it to clothing with magnets, or wear it on a lanyard.
Quality features are packed into DJI Mic Mini to help content creators make the richest, most detailed sound possible, keeping in mind post-production needs as well. With two-level noise canceling technology1, content creators need not worry about recording in loud environments such as crowded halls or outdoor events. The basic is perfect for quiet indoor settings, reducing fan, air conditioning, and reverb noises while preserving vocal clarity, while the strong level cuts ambient noise and focuses on vocals in noisy settings. DJI Mic Mini’s windscreens also significantly lower wind noise, providing clean sound capture in outdoor venues.
Automatic limiting lowers the volume if the audio input is too high, efficiently preventing clipping that causes distortion1. Creators can also adjust the gain quickly using the dial on the receiver, cycling through five level options to control the input of the captured sound.
The innovative design of the all-in-one charging case conveniently keeps all items together, neatly storing two transmitters, one receiver, mobile phone adapters, and windscreens—making DJI Mic Mini super portable and easy to carry or store.
Capture Detail-Rich, Reliable Audio
Despite its miniature form factor, DJI Mic Mini doesn’t skimp on sound quality1. It features omnidirectional audio recording. The receiver can pair with two transmitters at once, making it possible to record from multiple sources without sacrificing detail. This ensures that the audio captured maintains a consistently high quality.
With dual channel recording (Mono and Stereo), creators can separate the audio from the two transmitters, or combine it into a single track, providing creative flexibility and control. The DJI Mimo App offers a safety track, recording at a volume six dB lower than the main track, providing a fail-safe for audio issues like clipping and distortion and ensuring the audio captured is usable, even if the live performance had fluctuating volumes.
Audio can be transmitted up to 400 meters1, and with DJI Mic Mini’s powerful anti-interference capabilities, the recording remains stable and high quality even in bustling outdoor environments like a busy street or crowded event.
For the content creator on the road capturing longer-form content like podcasts or livestreams, a fully charged DJI Mic Mini case provides 48 hours1 of extended use and can provide one hour of use after a quick five-minute charge. The receiver and transmitter are fully charged in approximately 100 and 90 minutes1, respectively, avoiding any lengthy delays between recording sessions.
Also, the transmitter will automatically enter sleep mode when it doesn’t detect a signal from the receiver, saving power and alleviating creators of the need to keep powering the mic on and off. Finally, the DJI Mimo app can be used to set an automatic power off after a designated period of time, preventing a drained battery and allowing creators to preserve more power for their creativity.
Premium Wireless Recording Thanks to OsmoAudio™andDirect Connections with DJI Products and Smartphones
DJI’s OsmoAudio™ ecosystem ensures premium sound capture, and the DJI Mic Mini transmitter can connect directly with the Osmo Action 5 Pro, Osmo Action 4, or Osmo Pocket 3 without a receiver, simplifying the creator workflow.
DJI Mic Mini also conveniently connects directly to smartphones via Bluetooth, no receiver required, so anyone with a smartphone can capture audio recordings with third-party filming apps1.
Creators can connect the DJI Fly app to the DJI Neo drone and DJI Mic Mini via Bluetooth to record audio and overlay it with their aerial footage. The app allows creators to eliminate propeller noise, merge audio tracks with footage, and ensure excellent sound even when shooting low-altitude vlogs.
Use of DJI Mic Mini is extremely versatile, with multi-device compatibility for creators using cameras, smartphones, computers, or tablets to record content1. When connected to a camera via the Camera Audio Cable (3.5mm TRS), it supports synchronized power on/off with the camera. When connected to a smartphone, it allows for external playback without unplugging and can be charged by the smartphone. When the receiver connects to a smartphone and then to a power source via the USB-C port, both devices can be simultaneously charged during use.
Price and Availability
DJI Mic Mini is available to order from store.dji.com and authorized retail partners, with shipping starting today, in the following configurations:
The DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) retails for $169, and includes a DJI Mic Mini Receiver, two DJI Mic Mini Transmitters (Infinity Black), a DJI Mic Mini Charging Case, DJI Mic Mini Camera Audio Cable (3.5mm TRS), a DJI Mic Mini Mobile Phone Adapter (Type-C), a DJI Mic Mini USB-C Charging Cable, four DJI Mic Mini Windscreens, two DJI Mic Mini Clip Magnets, and a DJI Mic Mini Carrying Pouch.
The DJI Mic Mini (1 TX + 1 RX) retails for $89, and includes a DJI Mic Mini Receiver, a DJI Mic Mini Transmitter (Infinity Black), a DJI Mic Mini Camera Audio Cable (3.5mm TRS), a DJI Mic Mini Mobile Phone Adapter (Type-C), two DJI Mic Mini Windscreens, a DJI Mic Mini Clip Magnet, a DJI Mic Mini Compact Carrying Pouch, a DJI Mic Mini Splitter Charging Cable, and a DJI Mic Mini Transmitter Charging Dock.
The DJI Mic Mini Transmitter (Infinity Black) and DJI Mic Mini Transmitter (Arctic White) can also be purchased separately at $59 each. The DJI Mic Mini Charging Case retails at $49.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, marking the end of a long and challenging development cycle that included the pandemic, relocations, cyberattacks, a fire in the Prague office, and, above all, the ongoing war in Ukraine, which continues to devastate the developers’ Homeland.
The game is available for purchase on PC (Steam , Epic Games Store, GOG), Xbox Series X/S & Microsoft Store
Also, the game is available for Game Pass subscribers day one.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. takes place in a fictional Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. The nuclear disaster at the Chernobyl Power Plant in 1986 wasn’t the only one to occur, as the second explosion hit the reactor in 2006, creating the Zone. It’s a dangerous place, filled with mutated creatures, deadly radiation, and a strange, anomalous energy.
Bounty hunters delve deep into the Zone, driven by its treasures and mysteries. Some of them are running from their past, others are blinded by money, and some are obsessed with finding the truth behind all the mysteries.
You will take the role of Skif – a lone stalker, who enters the Zone after a series of unforeseen events. On the way to the Heart of Chornobyl, you will gradually uncover the secrets of this world, explore the balance of power between factions, fight, and survive. In this non-linear story, every choice you make will impact the outcome of this global and epic tale, featuring three hours of scripted cutscenes. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, photogrammetry technology, and the developers’ regular visits to the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the authenticity and atmosphere that have always been the hallmark of the series are better than ever.
Calling all cat fanatics! Fallen Leaf Studio is thrilled to share the latest trailer for its upcoming roguelike shooter Ultra Mega Cats, which debuted during today’s livestream of The MIX Fall Showcase. A cyberpunk roguelike shooter with the cell-shaded style and charm of Saturday morning cartoons, Ultra Mega Cats invites players to step into the paws of feline rebels on a mission to overthrow their vermin oppressors. In this latest gameplay trailer, the stealthy assassin Kagero joins the fray, armed with shuriken, katana, and ninja skills galore — check it out below!
Imagine living in a world flipped upside down, where rodents and feathered forces rule and felines are shunned. You’re one of the last cats standing: disgraced, brainwashed, and trained to serve your former prey as their personal killing machine. But no level of indoctrination can keep you restrained—as the soul of a cat can never be caged. Unleash your inner predator, fight back against your verminous oppressors, and restore balance to the world!
Next Stop, Full Release! Railroads Online by developer Stefan Kelnberger and publisher astragon Entertainment will leave Steam Early Access on December 05. At the same time, the sandbox railway simulation will be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
In October 2021, the developer team led by Stefan Kelnberger released Railroads Online in Steam Early Access. A broad player base and community quickly grew within the first month and years. Railroads Online introduced over 20 locomotives and 30 cars, with 21 types of freight during its early access phase. With the three new maps, Lake Valley, Aurora Falls and Mesa Plains, new environments were added as well as more than 120 props, several track types, new industries and new industry chains. The Tutorial and the In-Game-Wiki gave all players guidance for a perfect start to the game.
Railroads Online will be released digitally on December 05, for PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at a price of 39.99€ / $39.99 USD (SRP) or a regional equivalent. The game is available for PC as full version at a price of 34.99€ / $34.99 USD (SRP). The Pioneer DLC will be available separately for all platforms for 2.99€ / 2.99$ (SRP). Players, who own the Steam Early Access version of the game, will receive the Pioneer DLC for free.
On February 27, 2025, Railroads Online – Pioneer Edition for PlayStation®5 will be released in retail in selected countries. The retail exclusive Pioneer Edition contains the base game as well as the Pioneer DLC and will cost 39,99$ / 39,99€ (SRP).
