Uncapped Games announced today that a new phase of beta testing has begun for its upcoming action real-time strategy (RTS) game, Battle Aces. Players can sign up to play now via Steam, and can experience the full depth of strategic options in the game with all units unlocked. Testers will also have the ability to send invites to up to three people, enabling everyone to experience 2v2, 2vAI, or 1v1 modes among friends.
Battle Aces combines the meta strategic elements of deck building games, and the fast-paced intensity of RTS games in satisfying battles that take just 10 minutes or less. This mix of genre influences, melded with design innovations like instant unit spawning, automated resource gathering, and streamlined base building, allows for newcomers to RTS and veterans alike to experience and fully enjoy the thrill of controlling massive armies in battle. Battle Aces also enables players to play their own way, by creating a unit deck from up to nearly 50 unique units with different strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities.
New features introduced to Battle Aces in this phase of beta testing:
New units, including the Advanced Mortar, Blaster, Guardian Shield, and Shade, enable new ways to dominate the battlefield
Daily login rewards in this beta phase will grant players PERMANENT cosmetic rewards that will carry over into future test phases and the live game
Updated Warpath and Proving Grounds – progression has been improved and streamlined to deliver satisfying rewards and get players into the game even quicker
Improved quality-of-life features, including in-client unit stats, improved map art, and in-game UI improvements like unit counter lists and unit deck recommendations that make getting into Battle Aces easier than ever
More unlockable cosmetics, including custom skins for core bases, resource bases, avatars, emotes, sprays, fatalities, and army paints
“There’s no better time to try out the future of strategy gaming than now,” said David Kim, senior game director of Uncapped Games. “With all units unlocked, you can immediately jump in and experience everything Battle Aces has to offer. We’re also giving all testers three invites, so you can share the Battle Aces experience with friends, which makes it even more fun.”
A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth.
Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind.
Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.
Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on a forbidden island that had once housed an undisclosed research facility for Jurassic Park. There, in a terrain populated by dinosaurs of vastly different species, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.
Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team member; Critics Choice and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.
The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).
Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of last summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.
Torn Banner Studios, the hit developer behind the critically acclaimed and chart-topping Chivalry 2, announced today that the new REANIMATION update for the eight-player, co-op horror shooter No More Room in Hell 2, is now available. The REANIMATION update is the largest and most in depth since Early Access launch and introduces two new maps, a new radial inventory and a redesigned combat system. The update also introduces a character roster, major bug fixes and a surprise second map. No More Room in Hell 2 will also be available for free on Steam and Epic Games Store for the entire weekend of April 17-21. The game will also be 20% off on Steam from April 17-21.
The REANIMATION update will feature not one, but two new maps – No More Room in Hell 2 launched with just the original Power Plant map. The first new map is Pottsville, a dark, suburban town filled with tense, close-quarters encounters with the undead at dawn. Inspired by iconic zombie movie settings, Pottsville offers a stark contrast to the expansive, rural Power Plant map, featuring a compact and densely packed environment where players must navigate foggy alleyways, explore neighborhood homes and venture through downtown buildings. As the first new map since the game’s Early Access launch in October, its urban, somber atmosphere adds to the already unsettling threats. Players will also get a second full new map experience with Lewiston, a gritty, golden-hour cityscape where responders race to protect survivors and escape before the sun sets. In Lewiston, players will choose between two evacuation routes, train or boat and have to scavenge for supplies and balance survival with swift extraction. Originally underway by the Lever Games team before joining Torn Banner, Lewiston replaces Waldoboro to better reflect its real-world Maine setting, creating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment for players to explore.
Beyond gameplay enhancements, a new character roster will also be introduced and allows players to manage multiple permadeath characters at once. The character tab will now feature three slots, allowing players to strategically choose which survivor to take into battle. Whether opting to keep a level 50 veteran safe at base while sending a lower-level responder into the fray, the choice is now in the player’s hands. Torn Banner Studios is committed to refining and expanding this system in future updates.
The new weight-based radial inventory system draws inspiration from the original game, allowing players to quickly select items by moving their mouse to different quadrants of the screen. Unlike the previous inventory, which was limited by the number of slots regardless of item weight, this new system adds a layer of strategy by making players consider the weight of their gear. This change creates a faster-paced inventory experience while also requiring more thoughtful decisions about what to carry, share with teammates or leave behind.
REANIMATION will also roll out a major overhaul to the combat system. This revamped Combat 2.0 system is designed to make player interactions with zombies more dynamic and immersive. With improved mechanics for both ranged and melee combat, players will have more options and greater satisfaction in how they dispatch the undead hordes. A powerful new kick ability has also been added, now holding shove will knock down zombies at the cost of stamina, creating space in critical moments. Combat 2.0 promises smoother, more intuitive controls that will help elevate the tension and excitement of every encounter.
Players can also expect new melee weapons and the arrival of riot police and construction worker zombies with added armor and resistance. The update also introduces a revamped zombie spawning system for better density and pacing, as well as improved loot distribution and performance boosts. The Torn Banner team is dedicated to making this game the best it can be for its loyal community and since launch has added hundreds of bug fixes across the board to make the playing experience that much better.
Players can check the community/blog post for all of the latest updates.
Today, Ubisoft launched ‘Ascent into Chaos,’ the first season of Skull and Bones’ second year of content. In this new season, players are thrust into a high-stakes arms race as two powerful megacorporations in the Indian Ocean teeter
on the brink of open war. From April 17 – 20, Skull and Bones will run a Free Weekend, providing access to the entire game: progress through the main storyline, explore Year 2 Season 1 content, and take on new challenges with friends.
“Ascent Into Chaos“ is now available, bringing multiple new features and improvements to the Indian Ocean:
The new Item Ascension feature allows players to upgrade their gear in powerful new ways—boosting base damage and adding unique modifications that impact gameplay. By spending materials and silver at local vendors, players can further enhance Ascended Items, fine-tuning each weapon and loadout to suit their preferred playstyle and specific combat scenarios at sea.
World Tiers are optional levels of difficulty for different challenges in the world, starting with World Tier 2 in Season 1. Higher tiered worlds drop better rewards, including more powerful Ascended weapons.
The Helm endgame experience is also getting a revamp. Players will now be able to produce crafting materials at their own manufactories, providing the essential items needed to grow in strength. The new Helm Upgrade Tree will provide players with the flexibility to shape their Empire as they see fit, with new perks and upgrades. This will also be the last season that manufactory levels and Pieces of Eight will be reset.
Death Tides, a brand-new PvP team-based mode, will arrive mid-season. Here, players can use their own customized loadout, or choose from one of preset ships, each with their own strengths, including the Pyroclast,
the Stormwall, and the Paladin. Unique abilities will also be available, like firing off devastating La Peste Mortars or summoning the fearsome Kuharibu, to help achieve victory. Death Tides matches take place in one of four unique maps, Brimstone, Sanctuary, Sunken Ruins, and Mukiti Falls, and all rewards and XP earned will carry over to the main game and Smuggler Pass.
Quality of Life improvements, such as:
Hide equipped armor on ships
Fund all manufactories with the push of a button
Revamped map and markers
New minimap
Improved weakpoint visibility
New first-time user experience
The rest of Year 2 will see this Faction War progress with new narrative elements, features and improvements:
Season 2: Oaths of War will introduce the Frigate, Skull and Bones’ first ever playable large ship. It will offer additional weapon ports, allowing players to deal more devastating firepower. Following the events
of Season 1, the DMC will have successfully taken over a Compagnie Royale Megafort, escalating the ongoing war in the Indian Ocean. Players will have to pick a side, with each side offering unique benefits at the cost of making a powerful new enemy. Collective
player actions and alliances will determine which faction emerges victorious at the end of the season.
Season 3: Guts and Glory introduces a new threat as the war rages on. The Rogue Warlord takes advantage of the ongoing conflict, trafficking weapons and holding skilled Officers prisoner. Players will be able to assign
any Officer they rescue to their ship, each bringing unique buffs like repair perks, increased damage, and faster sailing. This season will also introduce another long-awaited feature to Skull and Bones: land combat. More about this will be revealed as the
new season approaches.
Season 4: Eye of the Beast will close out with a legendary beast rising from the depths. Frustrated by the effects of the war, the Sea People will abandon neutrality and summon a
ferocious Kraken to purge the waters. To help combat the Kraken, players can unlock the Corvette, a new playable large ship. Eye of the Beast will also introduce the Hunter’s Guild, which will grant players the ability to become a master hunter of sea creatures.
Developed by Ubisoft Singapore in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios*, Skull and Bones is a naval online action RPG where you play by your own rules to become the most
infamous pirate kingpin and build your smuggling empire in a perilous world.
Skull and Bones is available with cross-play and cross-progression on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, Amazon Luna, GeForce Now as well as Windows PC through Ubisoft Connect, Steam
and Epic Games Store.
From April 17 – 20, Skull and Bones will run a Free Weekend, providing access to the entire game: progress through the main storyline, explore Year 2 Season 1 content, and take
on new challenges with friends.
For more information about Skull and Bones please visit skullandbonesgame.com.
A new video message from the developers was released this week for Netmarble’s upcoming action-adventure RPG – Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.
Within the video, developers offer players a sneak peek at never-before-seen Chapter 3 content which will be available at launch – including the Stormlands, ruled by Stannis Baratheon. Chapter 3 will expand upon the story currently available in Early Access. The developers also address player feedback from Early Access and discuss Matchmaking, RP and additional languages coming to the game.
In Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, players will experience a brand-new story as they take on the role of a new character, who, through a quirk of fate, becomes the heir to House Tyre, a small noble house in the North. The game takes place during season four of the Emmy® Award-winning and Golden Globe®-winning Game of Thrones series. In addition to customizing their character with a robust character creator, players will be able to select from one of three classes inspired by iconic roles within the original series – Sellsword, Knight or Assassin – as they take their first steps into the world of Westeros.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories this year for iOS and Android devices, and through Windows Launcher on PC. More to come on worldwide launch dates soon. Visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.
It’s time to swing into action—Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ is now available in early access worldwide on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Awarded D.I.C.E Adventure Game of the Year and featured in over 50 “Best of” and “Game of the Year” lists in 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers a cinematic and interactive experience that allows players to step into the boots of the renowned archaeologist.
To celebrate the launch, check-out the newest gameplay trailer here:
From MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle combines thrilling set pieces, intricate puzzle-solving, and intense hand-to-hand combat to deliver an authentic Indiana Jones™ experience. Set between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade™, players will unravel a narrative-driven single-player story steeped in archeological mystery, danger, and intrigue.
Visually enhanced on the PlayStation 5 Pro, players can now jump into early access on PlayStation 5 consoles by purchasing the Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle. In addition, both provide access to the Last Crusade™ Pack, the Temple of Doom™ Outfit, and a digital-art book, along with the upcoming story DLC, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants™, which will be available later this year.
PlayStation 5 players will enjoy the core features available on the console, running at a fluid 60 fps at high resolutions, with SSD optimization for fast streaming and loading. Additionally, the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add a visceral experience to combat and exploration, while lightbar connectivity provides instant feedback on Indy’s status delivering a seamless gameplay experience. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes full use of Community Game Help, with hooks to all missions and puzzles in the game, allowing players to seek help from other explorers on the specific challenges they will encounter on the adventure.
Coinciding with the game’s launch on PlayStation 5 consoles are two new whip-enhancing actions, “Open Season” and “Sleight of Hand.” With “Open Season,” whip-cracking an enemy will temporarily cause them to take more damage from subsequent attacks, while when using “Sleight of Hand,” players can disarm an enemy and cause their weapon to fly Indy’s way. These new abilities can be put into action today across all available platforms.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle officially launches globally on PlayStation 5 on April 17 and is currently available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC and Game Pass. To learn more, check out the official website at https://indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US
Today, Stern Pinball, Inc., the largest designer and manufacturer of pinball games in the world, revealed King Kong: Myth of Terror Island – a brand-new collection of pinball games featuring one of the largest staples of popular culture: King Kong. King Kong has been a leading force in cultural media since his first appearance in 1932 and has influenced every medium of entertainment through films, television, books, art, comics, video games, and more. Stern Pinball takes players on an all-new journey through the fabled King Kong original story, creatively re-invented specifically for pinball. King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinball games are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
In Stern Pinball’s King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinball games, players join Ann Darrow, Jack Driscoll, and Karl Denham on their journey to the mysterious terror island, which results in King Kong traveling back to New York City with disastrous (and fun) consequences. Featuring innovative playfield design and iconic mechanisms from the creative team that brought players pinball mega hits such as JAWS, Godzilla, and Jurassic Park, players will experience King Kong in a whole new way.
Watch King Kong come to life while playing King Kong: Myth of Terror Island. A custom-sculpted King Kong will react to player action through a new animatronic animation system, swinging his arms and torso to assert his dominance. Summon him by hitting the custom sculpted Gong bash target, but beware, when pinballs are locked into a New York City train car, an agitated King Kong will destroy and flip it over to start King Kong multiball.
Encounter and escape danger as players enter “The Pit” on Terror Island. Guarded by a custom-sculpted giant spider, this area magnetically grabs and attacks the ball, so be prepared. Travel through dangerous terrain by exploring the thrilling helix-shaped Biplane ramp featuring a custom sculpted biplane toy in addition to a secret river ball path and river log diverter.
Thrilling gameplay features and challenges await players on this four-flipper adventure. Unlock the secrets of the Lost Temple four bank drop targets with a hidden standup target and navigate into the Kong Cave scoop and vertical up kicker. Survive Kong’s punch-back kicking target, which launches balls back at the player. This pinball adventure highlights original animations, music, sounds, and speech, with original art brought to life by legendary pinball illustrators Kevin O’Connor, Greg Freres, and Jeremy Packer aka Zombie Yeti. Custom speech is provided by comedy legend Brian “Q” Quinn from Impractical Jokers fame, along with Rick Zieff, Peter Mackenzie, and Scott Mosenson.
Featuring Stern Pinball’s best-in-class commercial quality and reliability backed by a one-year warranty, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island is in a beautiful package with Stern’s ever-expanding Insider Connected™ platform. Insider Connected enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in multiple ways, including ongoing code updates from Stern Pinball to extend and improve the experience over time. Through Insider Connected, players can track progress, earn new game-specific Achievements, and explore Terror Island on an unforgettable treasure hunt of a lifetime. Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/ or in the Insider Connected App. Download it today on iOS and Android.
To honor the original creation of King Kong in 1932, the Limited Edition model will be limited to 932 games globally. This highly collectible model includes the Speaker Expression Lighting System with King Kong-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color reflective foil high-definition cabinet decals with hand-drawn artwork, exclusive custom King Kong art deco inspired pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner’s badge on registration.
“King Kong has been a true staple of pop culture for decades, and we’re so excited for players to experience his larger-than-life persona through pinball,” said Seth Davis, President & CEO of Stern Pinball. “We can’t wait for players to take on the eighth wonder of the world in this completely original interpretation of this legend that is designed perfectly for pinball.”
King Kong: Myth of Terror Island is available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world, which can be found here. Stay up to date by following Stern Pinball on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”)*:
*MSRP for sales to USA end-users before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.
Pro Edition: $US 6,999
Premium Edition: $US 9,699
Limited Edition: $US 12,999
King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinball games are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers worldwide and feature Stern’s best-in-class commercial quality reliability backed by a one-year warranty.
Build the Ultimate Battle Squad in SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL™ with more than 500 Mobile Suits from 70 Different GUNDAM series, available today from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Join the 1.5 million worldwide pre-registered users in the first mobile version of the fan-favorite G Generation Mobile Suit strategy game. Download the game and begin building a legendary squadron as the game is now available to download for iOS and Android. For additional details, visit the game’s official webpage.
Beginning today, all new users will receive Diamond x6,000, Premium Unit Assembly Ticket x2, and SSR or Higher Unit Guaranteed Unit Assembly Ticket x1. Players will also get an SSR Unit Guaranteed Unit Assembly Ticket as well. All players can try a re-pullable 1 UR unit Guaranteed Unit Assembly for free and can keep re-pulling until they get their favorite Mobile Suit from the fourteen available UR Mobile Suits, letting them begin the game with their favorite one.
The GQuuuuuuX (Omega Psycommu) and Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) Mobile Suits from the new “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX” anime will be available for everyone in-game as well.
The G GENERATION series is a strategy game series allowing players to completely immerse themselves in the GUNDAM universe. Its distinctive game systems allow them to collect their favorite Mobile Suits and characters from all throughout the various GUNDAM series and use them to form their very own squads to sortie into combat engagements. Players can battle manually or casually with the game’s Auto- Play feature. Upgrade and develop a squad of Mobile Suits and strengthen popular characters to gain the upper hand in battle. SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL brings the G Generation series’ gaming experience to mobile devices for the first time, featuring stunning battle animations that fans have come to love.
Publisher Kalypso Media and Claymore Game Studios are celebrating the launch of Commandos: Origins with a new accolades trailer commemorating initial praise from the press. The latest instalment in the legendary real-time stealth tactics series is now available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Commandos: Origins continues the legacy of the legendary real-time stealth tactics series. Step into the boots of the original Commandos squad, a group of highly skilled soldiers forged in the heat of battle during World War II. Thomas “The Sapper” Hancock is entrusted by the top military brass to assemble a team of fearless soldiers, the Commandos.
In 14 missions, the game delves into their early engagements, highlighting the challenges they faced and the bond they formed as an elite fighting force. With tactical gameplay and strategic decisions, players guide the Commandos through perilous operations, each shaping the foundation of what would become one of the most iconic military units in history. Prepare for a deep dive into the origins of the legendary squad.
Commandos: Origins is available now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Retail editions for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 will be available in select regions on May 22. Digital versions on Xbox One (including Xbox Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4 will launch later this year
DON’T NOD is excited today to release Tape 2 of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, the conclusion to DON’T NOD Montréal’s first narrative adventure game. For players who already purchased the game, Tape 2 is available right now as a free downloadable update on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Those who purchase the game from today onwards will find both Tapes already included together.
Tape 2 – “Rage” – follows the girls after Tape 1’s dramatic conclusion, featuring darker themes such as adversity, mystery, and the supernatural. In 2022, Swann and the others must conjure and confront the memories that have somehow – and for some reason – eluded them for the past 27 years.
Launch Discounts
To celebrate the launch of Tape 2 – “Rage” – players can discover discounts on Lost Records: Bloom & Rage across all platforms:
Steam: 15% off from today until April 23
Xbox Series X|S: 15% off from today until April 21
PlayStation 5: 15% off from today until April 23 (non-PlayStation Plus members can also benefit from this discount)
PlayStation 5 Retail Edition
PlayStation fans can also pre-order the retail edition of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage thanks to our partnership with Maximum Entertainment. Pre-orders are available from participating retailers here.
Full OST Unveiled
With the release of Tape 2, purchasable digital editions of the OST (such as on Steam) have been updated to include the remaining eight tracks from “Rage.” These eight tracks are also now available on all streaming platforms.
The physical OST from Kid Katana is available for pre-order here. Shipping of the vinyl will commence in June 2025.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is an innovative narrative adventure game set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. The game explores themes of identity, rebellion, and transformation.
For the latest news, follow the Lost Records: Bloom & Rage social media accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with news and updates.
