Bellring Games and publisher Skystone Games have officially launched the Mistfall Hunter Open Beta across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This beta brings several major additions to the hunt: the newly playable Withered Knight class, the new Hallowgrave map, and the first public look at the Mist Lord boss, Sálmar, the Cursed Moonwane. These are live and playable now, ahead of the game’s full launch on July 29, 2026.
Multi-Platform Open Beta Details
The Mistfall Hunter Open Beta is open to all players and lasts until 3AM PT on June 22nd. The Mistfall Hunter Open Beta represents the title’s first hands-on console availability, expanding testing to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S alongside PC. The open beta supports full cross-play functionality for players on the same server, allowing players to experience the game’s high-stakes extraction mechanics either solo or in three-player cooperative squads ahead of launch.
The Withered Knight, Now Playable
Originally elite protectors of the Kingdom of Gaenaria, the Withered Knights are exiled warriors wielding two-handed greatswords. Designed for mid-range spacing and calculated counter-offensives, the class introduces a unique sigil-and-detonation combat loop.
The Hallowgrave Map
The update introduces Hallowgrave, a highly vertical map set within a bleached, desolated forest. This new zone features distinct sub-regions that alter tactical engagements:
The Divine Anchor: A central point of interest featuring high enemy density drawn to a powerful relic.
Hastine’s Fall: A coastal highland zone featuring open sightlines and varied terrain elevation, where a giant’s corpse still radiates with divine strength.
Witchery Woods: A dense, close-quarters forested area that limits visibility and emphasizes stealth and close-range skirmishes, where Gyldhunters must survive its ghostly secrets to confront the devastating power of a false god.
The Gylden Rush Event
Exclusively available during the Open Beta, the Gylden Rush calls upon hunters to secure the rare “Golden Cipher.” These coveted items can be found within the remains of fallen foes or hidden deep in chests scattered across the realm. Cracking a cipher provides a shot at prestigious spoils, from specialized Gyldhunter Badges to Deluxe and Standard Edition Steam Keys. Lucky hunters may even unlock the Golden Woodling headpiece, the “Strike It Rich” emote, and other rare treasures to bolster their arsenal.
Get a first taste of life in medieval Europe: the demo for The Guild – Europa 1410 is available now on Steam and will also be featured as part of Steam Next Fest, which kicks off later today.
In the demo, players can step into the bustling city of Kuttenberg and choose one of three professions: Smith, Innkeeper, or Alchemist. Across 17 turns, aspiring merchants, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs will get an early glimpse of the economic, social, and political systems that form the foundation of the full game.
Depending on individual playstyle and decision-making, the demo offers approximately 2–4 hours of gameplay and showcases some of the opportunities and challenges awaiting players in the game.
The demo is currently available in English. Additional language support and multiplayer functionality will be introduced throughout the Early Access phase. Early Access for The Guild – Europa 1410 begins on July 16th, 2026.
Aerosoft, Binary Impact and Alchemical Works are pleased to announce that Forensics: Crime Scene Detective will launch on 13th July 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S digital stores, with a PS5 Physical version coming as well.
Developed in close collaboration with Germany’s State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate (LKA RLP), Forensics: Crime Scene Detective challenges players to think methodically, analyse evidence with precision, and uncover the truth behind complex criminal cases. Take a look at all the important materials here:
The Truth is Hidden in the Details
In Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, players investigate apartments, bars, basements, and other locations connected to criminal activity. Using professional forensic equipment, they must secure traces often invisible to the untrained eye, from fingerprints on glassware and blood spatters to digital evidence hidden within mobile devices.
From the crime scene, investigations continue into the laboratory, where DNA profiling, ballistic analysis, and digital forensics help transform evidence into conclusions. Every lead must be verified, every hypothesis tested, and every conclusion supported by facts.
Developed with Real-World Expertise
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is based on experience reports from real experts from the LKA RLP (State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate) and was developed in close collaboration with the LKA RLP to ensure an authentic portrayal of forensic work.
Cases are inspired by real-world scenarios and emphasise realism, logic, and evidence-driven conclusions over scripted outcomes. Players must carefully evaluate information, validate assumptions, and build their cases using scientific methods and investigative reasoning.
Key Features:
Realistic Forensic Gameplay: Use authentic tools such as DNA swabs, fingerprint powder, ballistic tracking equipment, and digital analysis tools
Crime Scene Investigation & Lab Analysis: Carefully search environments for traces, then analyse and connect evidence in the lab
Evidence-Driven Outcomes: Your conclusions can incriminate suspects, exonerate the innocent, or leave cases unresolved
Inspired by Real Cases: Missions are based on real-world scenarios and professional forensic methodologies
Your Instincts Matter: You decide which evidence matters, overlooked clues can change everything
Players can experience Forensics: Crime Scene Detective for the first time during this June’s Steam Next Fest, starting today!
Get ready for the full Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch on July 13th 2026!
If you have been hunting for a high-end, compact camera in the United States lately, you have likely felt like tearing your hair out. Ever since the federal government placed DJI on its restricted Covered List, getting their gear at normal retail prices has been a nightmare. Scalpers have been asking wild prices (sometimes close to double the original cost) on gray markets. It’s absolute madness, isn’t it?
But you know what? A quiet company called Xtra Technology registered in Delaware appeared and seemed saved the day for us consumers. They dropped a tiny, feathery camera called the Atto for a highly appealing price of $299. Under the hood, this isn’t some cheap knockoff. Teardowns and software sleuths have shown it’s a carbon copy of the DJI Osmo Nano. By putting a new name on the box, they managed to give American creators a massive discount on top-tier tech – and I love it!
Hands-Free
When you pull the Xtra Atto out of the box, the first thing you notice is how light it feels. Weighing exactly 54 g, it’s about the same weight as a single standard egg. You can literally clip it to your cap brim or stick it to your shirt, and you’ll completely forget it’s there after a minute. Phones are great for planned clips, but mounting a bulky phone on your chest or forehead is a heavy, awkward mess. The Atto fixes this friction completely.
With powerful magnets on either side of its tiny body, you can snap it onto helmets, car door panels, or bike handlebars in a split second. It comes bundled with a magnetic lanyard and a handy hat clip, so you don’t even have to buy extra accessories before your first shoot. Want a quick first-person view of a cooking tutorial or an afternoon bike ride? Just snap it on and go.
Flagship Sensors in a Tiny Case
Usually, when a camera gets this small, the image quality goes down the drain. You get tiny, cheap sensors that turn indoor or evening footage into a grainy, muddy mess. But here is the major surprise: the Atto uses a massive 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor. That’s the exact same class of sensor you find in flagship-tier action cameras that are three times its size and price.
This extra physical space lets the sensor gather significantly more light. Whether you are shooting in a dimly lit cafe or walking down a sunset trail, the colors remain wonderfully rich and the digital noise stays extremely low. It captures buttery-smooth 4K video at up to 60 frames per second with a wide 143° field of view. This massive view is a lifesaver for POV shots, giving you plenty of framing margin so your subject never falls out of the shot.
And let’s talk about stabilization. To keep your footage steady without a heavy mechanical gimbal, the Atto uses digital magic. Its MotionMaster tech smooths out the bumps when you’re running or riding. Meanwhile, TiltGuard acts as a real-time horizon leveler, keeping your frame perfectly straight even when your head tilts or your body sways. It’s shockingly good.
Five-Minute Time Machine
Have you ever missed a perfect shot because you were fumbling with your camera? Maybe your dog did something hilarious, or a sudden wave crashed over the boat, and by the time you pressed record, the moment was gone.
Let me explain the coolest feature on this little machine: the 5-minute pre-recording buffer. When you activate it, the camera continuously caches video in a rolling temporary loop without saving it to your card. The second you hit the physical shutter button, the Atto retroactively saves the previous five minutes of footage and glues it to the start of your current clip. It’s basically a time machine for creators. It saves you from recording hours of blank footage just waiting for something to happen, keeping your storage clean and your battery happy.
Double Life, Double Battery
On its own, the tiny Atto camera body gives you about 90 minutes of juice, which is respectable for its feather-light weight. But the real magic happens when you clip it into the Multifunctional Vision Dock. This little block houses a 1.96-inch OLED touchscreen and a larger secondary battery. When you dock the camera, your total recording time jumps to a massive 220 minutes. It also acts as a fast charger, bringing the camera battery back to life in about 40 minutes.
But here is a quick contradiction you need to know. The camera body itself features native waterproofing up to 10 meters without a bulky case. That’s perfect for snorkeling or rainstorms. However, the second you connect it to the Vision Dock, the overall system drops to an IPX4 splash-resistance rating. So don’t go jumping into a pool with the dock attached, or you’ll be looking at a very expensive paperweight.
Atto vs. the Competition
If you look at the ultra-compact camera market, the Atto stands tall. Its closest competitor is the Insta360 GO 3S, which retails for around $319. While the GO 3S is incredibly light and features a neat flip-up screen on its pod, its tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor struggles heavily when the sun goes down. It also maxes out at 4K at 30 frames per second.
The Atto, at $299, actually saves you twenty bucks while giving you a massive sensor, double the standalone battery life, and fully fluid 4K/60fps recording. For creators who need high frame rates to create slow-motion edits in post-production, the Atto is simply a much stronger hardware platform. It brings true flagship image quality to a tiny form factor that fits in your watch pocket.
Sound Salvation and Gremlins
For the first few months, professional creators had one massive complaint about the Atto: no native wireless microphone support. If you wanted good audio, you had to plug a clunky USB-C receiver into the bottom, which blocked your charging port and ruined the whole compact vibe.
But honestly, everything changed with the February 2026 firmware update.
Xtra rolled out a major software fix that lets the camera pair directly with the DJI Mic Mini or DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth. You just go into the settings, tap pair, and boom—your wireless mic is connected in twenty seconds, complete with live audio level meters right on the dock’s OLED screen. If you pair it with the DJI Mic 2, it even supports full 32-bit float audio, giving you a perfect acoustic safety net against clipping.
However, the software experience isn’t all sunshine. The companion “Xtra Tech” mobile app is a hefty download that feels like it needs a lot more polish. If you try to edit on an iPad with a physical keyboard connected, prepare for some frustration. The app is locked strictly in portrait mode during editing, meaning you have to tilt your head sideways to see what you are doing.
We also ran into a couple of physical bugs. There is a noticeable phantom battery drain when the camera is fully turned off. Xtra support says this happens because the camera stays in a low-power standby state to support instant gesture triggers, but losing battery overnight is still annoying. Also, when you have a wireless mic paired and you disconnect the camera from the dock, the live image feed on the dock screen goes completely blank, forcing you to use your phone for previews.
Should You Buy It?
Purely on a hardware level, the XTRA Atto is a masterclass in miniature engineering. By wrapping legendary DJI imaging specs into an affordable, $299 US-supported package, they have created the ultimate hands-free POV tool.
Yes, the companion app has some annoying bugs, and the standby battery drain is a bit frustrating. But if you want stabilized, high-end 4K video that fits on the brim of your hat, the Atto is a phenomenal deal that punches far above its weight. It lets you stay present in the moment while capturing gorgeous, spontaneous footage that heavier setups would miss entirely.
NACON and ACE Team are pleased to announce that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be featured at Steam Next Fest in June 2026. PC players will be able to take their first steps into the game’s cursed jungle from June 15 to 22. To mark the occasion, the studio is releasing a new trailer that offers a glimpse into the gameplay and the oppressive atmosphere of this cooperative horror game.
In The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, players take on the role of explorers searching for legendary treasures deep within a hostile jungle. This demo supports up to 4 players in online co-op and lets you experience the first few hours of the game. Several types of missions are available, ranging from simple treasure hunts to battles against fearsome creatures.
Before each expedition, players gather aboard the galleon to choose a contract and share weapons and equipment. Once they arrive on the continent, the explorers set out in search of treasures and resources to bring back to the galleon’s captain. Ancient forts, remnants of lost expeditions, await discovery. They allow players to establish a new starting point to venture deeper into the jungle as expeditions progress.
But the jungle hides even more terrifying dangers. As they venture deeper into the jungle, their perception of reality gradually becomes corrupted until their sanity reaches a critical point. Visual and auditory illusions disorient the adventurers, potentially causing accidental sabotage that could jeopardize the mission. Even death offers no respite: fallen comrades may return in a corrupted form and turn against their allies.
Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror short novel, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu invites players to form a squad of 2 to 4 members to embark on an uncharted continent in search of a legendary city containing invaluable treasures.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be available on July 15, 2026 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Gothic 1 Remake launched just one week ago and has already surpassed 500,000 units sold across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Player engagement has been equally impressive: on June 7th, the game reached a peak of almost 78,000 concurrent players on Steam. More than 15,000 user reviews on the platform further highlight its strong reception, resulting in an 85% “Very Positive” rating. Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic are thrilled by this initial success and extend a heartfelt thank you to all players who have entered the Colony so far – and especially to all of the long-time dedicated fans who have supported the Gothic franchise over the past 25 years. This milestone would not have been possible without such a passionate community.
This marks only the beginning. Alkimia Interactive will continue to support and improve the Gothic 1 Remake in the weeks and months ahead.
The Gothic 1 Remake is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Learn more:
GSC Game World has unveiled a new trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for Heart of Chornobyl.
Cost of Hope explores the long-running conflict within the Zone between two iconic factions. Zulu, a series veteran from Duty, and Mavka, a member of Freedom, are set to uncover new and terrifying mysteries of the Zone under increasingly tense circumstances. Caught in a rapidly unfolding chapter of an age-old confrontation, Skif — the protagonist controlled by the player — must follow previously unexplored paths and face dangers beyond comprehension, choosing sides and once again shaping the future of Chornobyl through his decisions.
This trailer offers a glimpse of brand-new locations to explore, including the Iron Forest and CNPP, alongside familiar locations that have been fully reimagined through a new lens, delivering fresh experiences not only for franchise veterans and newcomers to the Zone, but for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise as a whole. The trailer highlights a deeply emotional journey filled with unsettling encounters, complex personalities, and a prevalent sense of decay, all set within the iconic atmosphere the series is known for.
To learn more about the history and context behind the legendary conflict between Duty and Freedom, visit the new blog post on the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 website. It provides insight into what players can expect on their journey in Cost of Hope — though the Zone rarely follows any script, and usually prefers its own path.
Cost of Hope is the second chapter of the “second S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy.” Players can expect dozens of hours of gameplay, exciting exploration, breathtaking mysteries of all sizes, and revelations worthy of the saga’s legacy when the DLC launches later in summer 2026.
TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media today announced The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new single-player, modern beat-’em-up game set in the gripping world of AMC’s The Walking Dead, coming soon to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Play as legendary characters from The Walking Dead and use all your skills to battle through hordes of walkers, deadly human strongholds, and other explosive encounters to survive.
Fight through an action-packed campaign that reimagines the infamous All-Out War storyline from The Walking Dead television series, which saw the conflict between Rick and his allies against Negan’s ruthlessly cruel Saviors come to an explosive head. The new premium game features unique walkers and classic environments – including the Sanctuary, Hilltop, Alexandria and more – enhanced by dynamic set pieces, retro pixel-art visuals, and intense, story-driven moments.
Unleash crushing combos, signature weapon attacks, and devastating finishers in a relentless brawl for survival made for The Walking Dead die-hards and action game enthusiasts alike. Get ready to rumble with iconic weapons like Rick’s magnum, Michonne’s katana, and Daryl’s trusty crossbow.
KEY FEATURES
Hard-Hitting Beat-’em-up Combat: Use brutal melee abilities, crowd-clearing ranged attacks, or a mix of the two in fast-paced skirmishes. Enjoy responsive, crisp, and satisfying fighting gameplay while surviving the apocalypse.
Overwhelming Walker Swarms & Ruthless Enemies: Battle through creeping armies of the undead and dangerous gangs of Saviors that force you to fight for every inch of ground and adapt as new threats emerge.
Face Iconic Bosses: Take on powerful, fan-favorite walkers like Winslow, the Well Walker, and more. The Saviors provide their own challenges as you throw down with Negan and Simon in intense, multi-phase boss battles that test your skill, strategy, and killer instincts.
Replayable Arcade Challenge: Master each character’s moveset and tackle multiple difficulty levels in an experience built for repeat runs and escalating challenges. Or jump in with an optional Easy Mode for casual play.
The reveal of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival is the first of many announcements from new video game publisher TRAILMARK Games. More info on TRAILMARK Games to come in the near future.
Japanese expansion into the southwest Pacific would be a crippling blow to the Allied powers of World War II. Control of the seaways and regional resources will determine the fate of Asia and perhaps the world. In Thunder At Our Gates, you can take on the challenge of directing regional opposition to the advancing Empire with new focus trees and historical flavor for three nations.
Available today, Thunder At Our Gates is a new Theater Pack for Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox Interactive’s grand strategy wargame about the years around the Second World War. In this pack, you can explore new ways to either resist or submit to imperial aggression, playing as Australia, Siam or the Dutch East Indies/Indonesia.
Thunder At Our Gates also includes new ways to organize the leadership of your armies and navies.
Features of Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder At Our Gates include.
New Australian Content:
Balance the domestic needs of a nation still reeling from the Great Depression against the demands of a British alliance still valued by much of the population.
Influence the course of elections to deal with current priorities.
Navigate treacherous political waters following the Canberra Air Disaster.
Face the challenges presented by a small and scattered population while at war.
Develop Australia’s rich natural resources.
Follow alternate historical paths of Australia First nationalism or anti-war Communism.
New Siamese Focus Tree:
Balance or choose between civilian and military domination of the government, pushing for constitutional safeguards or a military coup.
Industrialize Siam, expanding national teak and rubber reserves while developing road and rail infrastructure.
Submit to foreign domination, saving strength for a later date, or resist the imperial powers.
Prospect for new resources to fuel your developing nation.
Conquer your neighbors and embrace the traditional path of the old Rattanakosin Kingdom of your ancestors.
New Dutch East Indian Content:
Develop a wartime economy based on rich and valuable rubber and oil reserves to overcome your lack of factories.
Pursue autonomy from the Netherlands following the Soetardjo Petition or stay loyal to the Dutch crown.
Explore special military focus trees to demonstrate co-operation between Dutch and East Indian forces.
If Occupied, take advantage of Japanese decline and seize the initiative to pursue revolution and independence.
Ship Captains: Divisional commanders are now available for the naval game in the form of Ship Captains. Award them medals to improve their performance, and promote them to Admirals to lead your fleets to victory.
Army Headquarters. Deploy Generals to the field to greatly enhance the performance of nearby units, but with the risk of capture in the field. Imprisoned generals can be liberated through a new Raid option.
This Theater Pack is accompanied by a free update that includes many game changes, including the Regimental Support feature, introducing new ways to attach support units to your divisions, including several new regimental support companies.
Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder At Our Gates is available now for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99.
Both anime fans and film buffs alike will receive an early treat this October with today’s news that Iconic Events Releasing and AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will present the new 4K restoration of the critically acclaimed samurai film Ninja Scroll in North American theaters. The limited theatrical release of Ninja Scroll 4K will screen on October 4, 5 & 7 across the U.S. and Canada, and represents HIDIVE’s and Iconic Events Releasing’s second Ninja Scroll partnership following their wildly successful 30th Anniversary re-release of the film in 2024. As a special teaser, a brand-new 4K theatrical trailer for Ninja Scroll was revealed as part of today’s announcement and can be seen on YouTube.
Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ninja Scroll was originally released in 1993 and is now considered a truly seminal work in anime filmmaking. The 4K restoration of Ninja Scroll was produced by AMC Global Media’s Sentai under the supervision of Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri and was screened for this first time earlier this year at its world premiere during the 76th Annual Berlinale international film festival. The digital adaptation was a painstaking restoration and remastering of the movie — a meticulous process that involved a 4K scan (3840 × 2160 pixels) of the original 35mm negative, then repairing any damage and lastly performing color correction to create an archival quality digital master of the film.
Tickets sales day for the Ninja Scroll 4K limited theatrical release will be announced soon with details on when both advance tickets and the official website will launch. Advance tickets will be available via both the official website and participating theater box offices.
Ninja Scroll
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 94 min
Original Story & Screenplay: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Original Character: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Character Design / Animation Director: Yutaka Minowa
Art Director: Hiromasa OguraDirector of Photography: Hitoshi Yamaguchi
