We’re thrilled to announce Might and Magic Fates, a brand-new free-to-play trading card game developed in collaboration with Immutable coming to mobile.
Collect hundreds of iconic cards, forge your legendary deck, sharpen your strategic skills, and battle for glory in the Sea of Fates, a mystical realm where timelines collide and destiny is rewritten.
Learn more at
MightAndMagicFates.com
Insta360, the world’s best-selling 360° camera brand, is thrilled to announce Insta360 X5, its latest flagship camera. Combining groundbreaking image quality, rugged durability, and AI-powered ease of use, X5 sets a new benchmark for what 360° cameras can achieve.
X5’s larger 1/1.28″ sensors and lightning-fast Triple AI Chip system deliver a dramatic leap in image quality across all resolutions, including stunning 8K30fps 360° video. With PureVideo, a new AI-powered low-light mode, X5 achieves crisp, cinematic footage in challenging lighting.
Built for adventure, this is the toughest 360° camera ever. Its lenses are crafted from a new ultra-durable glass, while a first-of-its-kind replaceable lens system sets a new standard for the industry, allowing you to swap out damaged lenses on the go. Further hardware upgrades like a built-in wind guard, extended 3-hour battery life, and waterproofing to 49ft, make X5 the ultimate companion for active creators.
From shooting to sharing, X5 makes 360° creation effortless. The all-new InstaFrame Mode simultaneously captures an auto-framed, ready-to-share flat video and a full 360° video to fine-tune later. The Insta360 app has undergone a transformation with more intuitive editing tools, and X5 pairs with the Insta360+ cloud service, where you can instantly share 360º clips, edit on the cloud, and more.
“X5 redefines 360° cameras by solving creators’ real challenges,” said JK Liu, Insta360’s Founder. “From replaceable lenses to AI-powered low-light shooting, we’ve built our dream camera—rugged enough for adventure, capable enough to produce high-quality footage, and intelligent enough to capture epic moments effortlessly.”
Insta360 X5 is available to order from April 22, 2025, via the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and select retailers, priced at US$549.99.
Insta360 is also hosting a pop-up event in NYC on April 22 from 9am–5pm, offering attendees the opportunity to experience X5 firsthand through interactive demos, meet special guests, and receive exclusive merch.
X5’s 8K30fps 360° video looks better than ever, with supersampling from 11K to 8K resulting in minimal loss to image quality for true-to-life shots. But resolution is just part of what determines image quality.
X5’s 1/1.28″ sensors are 144% larger compared to X4‘s, meaning they capture far more light. The Triple AI Chip system, made up of one 5nm AI Chip and two Pro Imaging Chips, works wonders to reduce noise for clean, uncompressed images in any conditions. With 140% more computing power, every moment—whether on thrilling rides, underwater adventures, or the trip of a lifetime—becomes clearer, brighter, and more vivid.
Low light capture gets an additional boost with a dedicated mode: PureVideo. Advanced AI noise reduction and dynamic range optimization deliver clear, vibrant footage in low light, perfect for capturing your late-night city explorations, motorcycle rides, and more. Meanwhile, Active HDR has been upgraded to 5.7K60fps for smooth, sharper shots, especially in high-contrast scenes.
As the fifth generation, X5 has refined every aspect of 360° capture with incredible results. The beauty of shooting with X5 is that you record everything, everywhere, always. No wondering “Did I frame that right?” or fears of missing an epic moment, just shoot first and choose your angles later, with the invisible selfie stick effect enabling otherwise impossible third-person shots. Ideal for solo creators, travelers, and well… everyone.
But now, there’s a new mode that makes all that 360° goodness simpler to achieve than ever before. Meet InstaFrame. Hit record and X5 produces two files. The first is an instantly shareable flat video, no editing or reframing needed. Here you have the choice of a fixed view that follows a constant direction or a selfie view that keeps you in frame throughout. And the best part? At the same time, you’ll also record a second clip in full 360° so you’ll never miss life’s unexpected moments, from your toddler’s surprise first steps to a dolphin’s sudden appearance beside your kayak.
When a lens cracks mid-adventure, most 360° cameras become paperweights—but with X5 you can swap lenses before the ski lift reaches the top of the next run. No worrying about scratches or paying out of pocket for repairs, easily replace damaged lenses on the go with the handy Replacement Lens Kit.
Designed for the klutzes, the cliff-divers, and the ‘I-just-dropped-it-again’ creators among us, the lenses are also made from a new, high-strength, scratch-resistant glass that makes them far less likely to be damaged in the first place, making X5 a camera you can truly push to the limits.
Elsewhere, X5 has improved in almost every way that an action camera enthusiast could wish for:
The Insta360 app has long been the most sophisticated, user-friendly app for editing 360° content. To coincide with X5’s launch, it has undergone a revamp, with a sleeker user interface and new tools that make editing easier than ever.
A one-tap Dewarp button removes fisheye distortion for natural-looking footage, a new option to one-tap export with zero editing or reframing, and more. This is in addition to existing features such as Quick Edit and AI Edit for semi-automatic and automatic editing, Shot Lab with 40+ AI templates, as well as a full, manual editing suite.
Insta360 Studio, the desktop editing software for highest quality exports, is also available completely free, along with the mobile app.
For the best possible Insta360 experience and a smoother workflow, X5 is compatible with Insta360+, a cloud service offering auto file backup, instant sharing of 360° footage, cloud editing and export, and more, making it easier than ever to share your adventures with the world.
Insta360 X5 is on sale from April 22, 2025, at the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and authorized retailers, starting from US$549.99.
For those who can’t wait, the new camera is also available to try and buy at Insta360’s pop-up event at Grand Central Terminal, from 9am–5pm on April 22.
Wired Productions in partnership with Portuguese indie studio Camel 101 are excited to announce their upcoming FPS, Beneath will feature in the upcoming Lovecraftian Days Steam Fest from April 14 – 21. To celebrate, Beneath has received a skin-crawling new trailer showcasing the eldritch beasts that await players in this deep-sea survival-horror adventure.
Closed monthly playtest for Beneath will begin next month on May 15. Players will get an early hands-on look at Beneath and a chance to shape the future of the game. To join the playtest, sign up here.
Following the success of psychological thriller Those Who Remain in 2019, Beneath marks a renewed collaboration between Wired Productions and Camel 101. Drawing inspiration from iconic titles such as F.E.A.R., Resident Evil, and Half-Life, Beneath promises to deliver a gripping blend of action, psychological tension, and atmospheric storytelling.
Beneath will be coming soon to PC. Stay tuned for more updates via the official Discord and Wired site.
Also featured in the Lovecraftian Steam Fest is Wired Productions’ and Pollard Studios’ dystopian first-person horror KARMA: The Dark World which released last month to great acclaim. KARMA: The Dark World is available now on Steam, PlayStation Store and GOG.
Null Games today released a brand new trailer announcing a July 2025 release window for developer DinoBoss’ Demon Spore, an action roguelite inspired by the slithery monsters of classic 80s horror during Twitch.tv’s “Galaxies,” a new global video game showcase. The new animated trailer provided backstory to the Demon Spore’s origin and also revealed the availability of online co-op at launch so players can fight – and die – against an ever-growing mass of flesh and tentacles.
Ahead of its launch this July, Demon Spore fans will also have the opportunity to potentially participate in closed playtests for hands-on online co-op mayhem. More details and dates will be announced soon, but those interested are encouraged to fill out the Null Playtester form to be kept in the loop on potential future playtests. A demo highlighting the early portions of Demon Spore is also available now on Steam.
Demon Spore puts players in the shoes of a terrified scientist caught in the middle of an ethically questionable experiment gone deadly wrong. As the grotesque creatures spread throughout the facility, options for survival begin to fade, bringing the desperate need for careful planning and improvisation to escape alive. Players must destroy hordes of enemies with beakers of acid, scalpel launchers, and good old fashioned shotguns while frantically charging to the next area for a brief moment of respite. Use security tokens to manipulate the Demon Spore and collect powerful abilities to assist on the harrowing journey to the rooftop.
Kinetic Games is excited to launch the 2025 Easter event for Phasmophobia, ‘Cursed Hollow’! During today’s Galaxies Showcase on Twitch, the developers revealed the ‘Cursed Hollow’ trailer, which you can watch right here.
‘Cursed Hollow’ is Phasmophobia’s first seasonal community event of the year, challenging Ghost Hunters to complete community and personal objectives while exploring nine seasonally decorated maps. Throughout the event, players will be able to uncover mysterious Forest Minion totems that hold eerie effects – some helpful, and some hindering…
This update features a host of changes based on player feedback from previous community events, including updated rewards categories, map rotation, gameplay modifiers and more! For all the details, head over to Phasmophobia’s blog here.
‘Cursed Hollow’ is just the first seasonal event coming to the genre-defining, co-op horror game this year, with exciting updates coming during the Halloween and Holiday seasons later in 2025. Check out the game’s full 2025 roadmap for more.
The ‘Cursed Hollow’ event is now available for Phasmophobia players on PC via Steam, PS5, and PS VR2, and will soon be available on Xbox Series X|S.
Today, NEXON releases Season 2 Episode 2 of The First Descendant, the free-to-play looter-shooter that launched earlier this year. The Season 2 Episode 2 April Update brings a newly reworked beginner experience, which includes new Guide Quests and simplified Main Quest, making it a perfect time for new players to dive in and for experienced players to rediscover the title. The update also features the ‘Blair’s’ Descendant Story, In-game Cinematic and a new Ultimate descendant ‘Ultimate Blair’ that gives fan-favorite character Blair new backstory and a powerful ability. There’s also a Void Erosion ‘Challenge’ Mode, New Badge System, New Reactor/External Component Option Enhancement System, 5 New External Component Sets, several new skin updates and new in-game events.
A first-look trailer for Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, the game’s second story pack releasing on May 15, debuted at Star Wars™ Celebration. A free demo that features select parts of Star Wars Outlaws™ is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, the Epic Games Store, and Steam. Plus, Star Wars Outlaws is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4.
The new trailer shows Kay Vess embarking on a mysterious adventure where she encounters pirates and lost treasures. Kay and her companion Nix team up with infamous pirate Hondo Ohnaka to face off against Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders to uncover the hidden riches within the dangerous Khepi Tomb. Along the way, they’ll discover the Miyuki Trade League who offer new rewards for the Trailblazer in exchange for smuggling dangerous goods across the galaxy.
To access Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, players must complete the main storyline in the base game. This second story pack will be automatically accessible and free for Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass owners, or available as a separate purchase. With the release of Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, Ultimate and Deluxe Edition owners also receive the Naboo Nobility and Desert Nomad cosmetic packs.
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All players will be gifted cosmetic items inspired by Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™ as part of the Title Update launching alongside A Pirate’s Fortune. After downloading and installing the update, the gift will appear in the player’s delivery crate on the Trailblazer.
Fans that haven’t played Star Wars Outlaws yet can access a free demo, which will be permanently available across most platforms where the game is already available. The demo gives players access to a part of the game for three hours, giving them a taste of the high-risk, high-reward life of a scoundrel.
Star Wars Outlaws is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Amazon Luna and PC via Ubisoft Connect, the Epic Games Store, and Steam. Ubisoft+ Premium subscribers have access to the Ultimate Edition. For more on Star Wars Outlaws, check out our accessibility spotlight, and visit starwarsoutlaws.com.
VRKiwi and Split Light Studio are thrilled to announce that Pirates VR: Jolly Roger will soon dock on PS VR2, on May 15th!
Step into the boots of a daring pirate and uncover the mysteries of a cursed Caribbean island!
The PSVR2 version has been enhanced with an intro, showing a bar scene that introduces the player to the story they are about to become a part of, making the game’s narrative even more engaging.
In addition, haptic elements have been added to deepen immersion and enhance the gaming experience by utilizing the full range of haptics available on PlayStation VR2. Haptics will include vibrations on the controllers, the headset, and adaptive trigger effects.
Watch the Pirates VR – Jolly Roger PS VR 2 Trailer:
At Star Wars™ Celebration Japan, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. In Star Wars Zero Company, players will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer, to command an elite squad of cunning operatives through a gritty and authentic story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars. As an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy, Zero Company must set aside their differences to overcome nearly impossible odds and take on an emerging threat that will consume the galaxy if left unchecked.
“Our vision for Star Wars Zero Company is grounded in gameplay design pillars that weave in the immersive Star Wars galaxy with engaging turn-based tactics gameplay,” said Greg Foertsch, CEO and Creative Director at Bit Reactor. “It’s our aim to deliver a game with an original Star Wars story from the Clone Wars era that has meaningful outcomes from player choices, and deep turn-based tactical combat with an approachable and cinematic presentation.”
“At Lucasfilm Games, we’re huge tactics fans and we have wanted to make a game like this for a long time,” said Douglas Reilly, GM & VP, Lucasfilm Games. “The best tactics games are all about meaningful choices, and we’re confident we have chosen the right squad in Bit Reactor to deliver a compelling and innovative title that is authentic to Star Wars.”
In Star Wars Zero Company, players will embark on a campaign of tactical operations and investigations across the galaxy. Between missions, they will develop a base of operations and gather intelligence through a network of informants to stay one step ahead of Zero Company’s adversaries. Players will have the freedom to create and customize their own squad of recruited operators while getting to know a cast of newly authored Star Wars characters.
Hawks’ appearance and combat class can be fully customized, while recruited operatives can be personalized from a range of original Star Wars character classes and species. Tailor squadmates’ appearances, load-outs, and abilities across a wide variety of character archetypes, including Clone Troopers, astromechs and even a Jedi. While in the field, members of Zero Company will forge bonds between them to unlock powerful combat synergies that can turn the tide of battle. With near-endless possibilities and high-stakes encounters that could change the fate of the galaxy, players will need intense preparation, adept strategy, and the right squad to succeed.
Star Wars Zero Company will be released in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist the game now.
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The race to the top is on—speed-climbing horror roguelite White Knuckle is now available in Steam Early Access. Praised for its fast-paced tension, stimulating challenge, and the heart-pounding fear that something horrible is lurking just behind you, DreadXP’s latest release is a vertical nightmare of precision movement and tight inventory management. Developed by New Mexico-based three-person team Dark Machine Games, White Knuckle is indie horror at its most intense, and it’s just getting started.
Trapped in the crumbling depths of SUB-STRUCTURE 17, you play as a lone climber fighting to ascend a nightmarish underground compound. Navigate collapsing walls, leap over deadly gaps, and dodge brutal traps, all while evading the monstrous presence lurking and creeping from down below. Precision, speed, and smart resource management are essential—tools can aid your climb, but overpacking will slow you down, and accessing your gear mid-ascent means having to let go of a hand. One wrong move, just one fumbled grab, and it’s a long way down.
As you rise through this decaying vertical labyrinth, you’ll face increasingly treacherous environments and enemies, from the desolate Silos and toxic Pipeworks to the haunted piers of Habitation. Each region brings new threats and greater risks, but also the chance to unlock augmentations during your runs to enhance your abilities and better your odds of surviving the long climb to freedom. In pure roguelite fashion, failing isn’t a threat, it’s a promise. ”We want every run to feel different, and for players to learn more about familiar spaces as much as they are seeing new ones. You WILL fall and die in White Knuckle, and it’s fun because the best part of starting over is wondering what routes or places you’ll discover in the next attempt.” says Holly Jencka, Lead Developer at Dark Machine Games.
