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ZHIYUN Shines Brighter at NAB 2025

ZHIYUN was a hit at the NAB 2025 show in Las Vegas this April, unveiling new accessories that help photographers and videomakers unleash their creativity. The packed venue saw the launch of the latest ZHIYUN products and emphasized the remarkable performance of the wide range of ZHIYUN gimbal and lighting accessories.

The company drew a big crowd at its booth, with top influencers interacting with the audience, and live demonstrations for visitors and media. Industry experts speaking enthusiastically at the ZHIYUN booth included Cam Mackey @cammacky, Zach Ramelan @zachramelan, Irene Rudnyk @irenerudnykphoto, The DP Journey @thedpjourney, and Anita Sadowska @sadowskaphoto.

The popular photo and video accessory maker held major new product launch events at its booth and also showcased key creative accessories from its range of popular ZHIYUN Molus, Fiveray and Cinepeer lights; and the Crane, Weebill and Smooth series gimbals. Organized by the US National Association of Broadcasters, NAB 2025 took place from April 6 to April 9, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.

ZHIYUN lights up brightly in Las Vegas

As well as exclusive new products, ZHIYUN showed visitors many of its outstanding range of lights and gimbals which are already in the field, helping photo and video creatives and professionals produce spectacular results quickly and easily.

There was the MOLUS G300, which Youtuber RudyVisuals highlights for its ability to act as a single versatile lighting source that illuminates an entire interview setup. The similarly-capably G200 was also on show at NAB 2025.

The MOLUS X60 videography and photography light provides professional-level powerful 60 watt quality lighting, but is remarkably compact – palm-sized and just 319g – easy-to-use, and cool-running. Color fidelity is excellent, and the MOLUS X60 RGB variant provides full color control. Influencer, Connor McCaskill, after trying out this X60 series and the M20C light, excitedly comments about “how insanely powerful they are for how portable they are”.

ZHIYUN’s ultra-portable lights make working on the move even easier. The FIVERAY M40 light provides 40W of high power lighting in a lightweight palm-sized device that fits in a pocket. Meanwhile, the FIVERAY M20 and M20C pocket-sized 20W lights combine professional-level features with consumer-level ease-of-use in an easily portable format.

Then there’s ZHIYUN’s CINEPEER C100, a 100W RGB portable light with 36,000 color options, built-in lighting effects, adaptive charging, and long battery life.

Innovations in gimbals and AI tracking

The Crane M3S compact portable gimbal is a 705g (1.5 lbs) stabilizer with an impressive load-bearing capacity that handles a wide range of mainstream full-frame cameras and lens combos. It can also be used with mobile phones, mirrorless cameras, and action cameras.

Powerful AI tracking technology transforms the video creation process in ZHIYUN’s SMOOTH 5S AI smartphone stabilizer gimbals. Video experts are saying it is “going to change your way of smartphone filming a whole lot”. The compact magnetically-attached AI tracker is easily controlled by simple hand gestures, and makes professional-level video quick and easy to shoot – even for solo creators.

Other ZHIYUN accessories seen at NAB 2025 included:

Lights: Molus G300 and G200, Molus B series, Molus X100

Gimbals: Crane 4 and Weebill 3S

NAB Event details

  • Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
  • Date: April 6th to April 9th, 2025

www.nabshow.com

ZHIYUN Official Store Link:

  • geni.us/ZHIYUN-Store-PR
  • Amazon Store: geni.us/AMZ-Store-PR-Sales

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Trygon Update Trailer

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to celebrate the release of the new “Trygon” update for the blockbuster third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Available today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the “Trygon” update comes with a new PvE mission, new weapon, two cosmetic DLCs, a host of quality-of-life improvements and more.

Escape the Trygon’s bloodcurdling claws in the free new “Exfiltration” mission

Drop back to windswept Avarax for a new assignment and take on the mighty Trygon in Space Marine 2’s ninth PvE Operation. This new, terrifying, towering boss specializes in guerrilla tactics and is renowned for its ability to burrow below defense lines and harass its prey no matter how safe they think they are. Free for all players, this new mission is the perfect occasion to try out the fiery new secondary weapon: the Inferno Pistol.

These come in addition to a range of QoL updates and improvements available to all players, like the introduction of Prestige Ranks and Prestige Rewards; a rework of many weapon perks; the ability to change the color of cloth, tabards and hoods across all classes; as well as much-requested custom PvP lobbies, letting you match in groups of up to 12 players for fully customizable Eternal War games.

The Space Wolves and Imperial Fists join the fray with new DLCs

On top of its free content, the “Trygon” update also brings two new DLCs for Season Pass owners. First is the Space Wolves Chapter Pack, which adds a new Champion skin for the Vanguard, three weapon skins (Chainsword, Bolt Carbine and Thunder Hammer) and more than 50 unique cosmetics and colors to honor the Chapter’s 12 Great Companies.

It’s complemented by the Imperial Fists Champion Pack, which delivers its own Champion skin for the Tactical class and a unique Plasma Incinerator skin celebrating the Sons of Dorn.

Heed the call of battle once again with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s “Trygon” update, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players can join the Space Marine 2 community, share feedback and get exclusive rewards on our new Focus Together platform.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Official Narrative Trailer

Skill up, slay dragons, and wield sorcery to survive a world filled with mystery, danger, and unforgettable encounters in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, an epic new open world survival crafting game set in the beloved RuneScape universe, available today on Steam Early Access.

On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill, and craft to survive in this co-operative 1-4 player survival crafting adventure, as you embark on an epic quest to slay the Dragon Queen. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to defeat this sinister new threat—alone or with allies.

Journey through the vast, vibrant regions of Ashenfall and unveil the ruins of forgotten civilisations to discover why wild transformative magic spills from its fractured lands. Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers, or conjure a spectral axe to chop down a line of trees in an instant; the Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers you a power unlike any other.

Craft gear, prepare potions, and level up your skills to confront the dragons and throw down the gauntlet against the most powerful force on the continent. Explore a stunning, handcrafted landscape ravaged by Anima in an all-new adventure that blends High Fantasy, light RPG elements, and iconic RuneScape lore.

Venture into a land hidden since time immemorial, uncover ancient secrets, and battle legendary RuneScape creatures alongside entirely new foes. Face a world under constant threat from the looming shadow of the dragons, uncovering the mysteries of Ashenfall to learn not just how to confront them, but how to overcome them.

“We’re so excited to surprise players with our Early Access launch today and invite them to discover the magical world of RuneScape: Dragonwilds right now,” said Jesse America, Executive Producer. “We’ve been working hard to develop an entirely new type of RuneScape experience that ignites fans’ passion, creativity and love for questing, and provide them with an all-new RuneScape adventure to discover. And this is just the start of our development journey. Throughout Early Access, we’ll be updating the game regularly with new content and features, while listening closely to the community to deliver an iconic open world survival crafting game that is loved equally by our biggest RuneScape fans and new players alike. Our community is at the heart of everything we do at Jagex and we look forward to seeing how they shape RuneScape: Dragonwilds throughout our Early Access journey.”

Community is at the heart of RuneScape: Dragonwilds and, from day one, player feedback will continue to help build and guide the game’s roadmap to make the adventure the best it can be. Throughout Early Access players will experience several dangerous regions of Ashenfall, and can look forward to the addition of a new region – Fellhollow – a location suspended between life and death and ruled over by a dangerous dragon overlord, opposed by a well-known character from the RuneScape franchise. Plus, expect new quests, NPC’s, lore, music, gear, modes, ongoing quality of life improvements and much, much more. For more information on the content roadmap, head over to the RuneScape: Dragonwilds Steam page.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now on Steam Early Access for £24.99 GBP / $29.99 USD / €29.99. For the latest updates, follow RuneScape: Dragonwilds on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X.com and Twitch or visit dragonwilds.runescape.com.

All-New Merchandise and Cosplay Attire Take Center Stage at Universal Fan Fest Nights

Universal Studios Hollywood welcomes guests and fans attending Universal Fan Fest Nights to wear their fandom as this first-ever event brings to life the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime with all-new interactive and immersive in-world experiences inspired by Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen as well as theme park favorites, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.

Guests and fans can Really Go There, dressed to the nines in their favorite fandom attire (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines) as well as enjoy a wide selection of cosplay-inspired accessories, apparel and themed merchandise. Guests, whose fandom extends to several of the in-world experiences, can even choose to attend multiple event nights to don a different themed look each visit.

Tickets for Universal Fan Fest Nights are now on sale. Click here to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions. Event dates are: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18, 2025.

While there is no better way to experience Universal Fan Fest Nights than to transform into a favorite character, there are Cosplay Costume Guidelines that all attending guests will need to adhere to if they choose to participate in costume attire.

A complete list of the Cosplay Costume Guidelines for Universal Fan Fest Nights is available here. Highlighted examples include:

  • Guests may not create a false impression that they work for Universal or any emergency personnel.
  • Guests may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person’s face, including costume masks and facial coverings, except for religious or medical reasons.
  • Face painting, both full and partial, is permitted, provided that to facilitate identification at any Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal CityWalk Hollywood owned venue, alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests if face painting covers more than one-half of the face, applied vertically.
  • Prosthetic makeup that conceals any part of the face, other than the forehead, is not permitted.
  • No weapons of any kind or items that could be used as a weapon are permitted.
  • Costume accessories, weapons and props may be permitted if they are made of soft, lightweight material, do not have any sharp edges, are nonfunctional and otherwise adhere to the Cosplay Costume Guidelines.
  • No special or atmospheric effects, including but not limited to balloons, smoke, fog, sound effects.
  • No oversized costumes, veils, long trains or stilts.
  • Costumes may not interfere with security screenings and cannot measure more than 25” in width and/or 80” in height.
  • Service animals may not wear or be part of a costume.
  • Guests must be fully clothed, including shirts and shoes.
  • For safety reasons, some costumes may not be permitted on certain rides, shows or attractions. Costumes and capes must fit within the interior of a ride vehicle. Costume accessories which are not permitted on rides, shows and attractions can be secured in lockers.

To continue celebrating Universal Fan Fest Nights and to keep the fandom alive once guests leave the event, extensive collections of all-new merchandise will be available, themed to each of the exciting in-world experiences. From memorable collectibles and take-home mementos to an array of apparel and accessories to enhance cosplay looks, Universal Fan Fest Nights merchandise will offer an exciting shopping experience for fans.

Select items can be personalized to “Make It You-niversal,” from engraving and embossing to embroidery and embellishment at the Universal Studio Store inside the theme park and at select locations within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

At a glance, here’s a sampling of the unique collections for each experience that will be available for purchase at the Universal Studios Store and throughout select locations during the event.

Star Trek: Red Alert – Fans can outfit themselves in preparation to board the U.S.S. Enterprise-D with exclusive, new Starfleet-themed jackets, t-shirts, badges and more. Tribbles will be aplenty with a shoulder pal, plush keychain and a clutch bag while the creepy crawly Ceti eels are available in earring form, sure to complete any Star Trek fan’s fashion.

Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley – The timeless film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and guests can amp up their looks with themed apparel, including Marty McFly’s signature puffer vest, metallic rainbow hat and more. Commemorative souvenirs include drinkware, pins, magnets and a license plate.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secret of Waterdeep – Fans can gear up for this exciting all-new quest with a treasure trove of new merchandise, including a Paladin-inspired lace-up hoodie, bag of holding and exclusive playing mat, with something unique for every Wizard, Rogue and Fighter.

ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Gathering – Fans can celebrate the series and commemorate this special experience with an exclusive collection of ONE PIECE merchandise, including a Monkey D. Luffy-inspired hoodie, signature straw hat and lunch bag, as well as a Chopper-inspired hat, backpack and youth tank top. Other take-home mementos, from keychains to pins and lanyards, will be available for purchase.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed – The fandom of Jujutsu Kaisen comes to life with a variety of products featuring the Divine Dogs, including larger-than-life plush hats with both twins as well as a dual-colored zipper hoodie and keychains. Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro and Satoru Gojo fans can bring home their favorites with a t-shirt, mug, tote and keychains.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – The magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter extends to an all-new Collector’s Edition Interactive Wand, available exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as the first-ever The Wizarding World of Harry Potter popcorn bucket inspired by the iconic Time-Turner. Magical creature fans are in for a treat with a fluffy new collection of perfectly pink Pygmy Puff merchandise, a plush Occamy and an interactive Niffler plush.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let’s Go Yoshi – Nintendo fans can celebrate with an extensive array of colorful, new merchandise themed to Yoshi, including apparel, accessories, bags, souvenirs, home goods and stationery.

Universal Fan Fest Nights is exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood. All in-world experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change).

Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

Gothic 1 Remake: Old vs New Featurette

Today, developer Alkimia Interactive has revealed new insights into the Gothic 1 Remake. The development team offered another in-depth look, as part of their making-of-series, into the creation of their ambitious project: This remake of the cult classic will not only deliver a complete visual overhaul but also introduce systemic and narrative refinements that aim to elevate the beloved original into a modern experience.

Play the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3448280

Our job was to find out what elements should stay exactly as they are and what elements should be expanded,” explains Reinhard Pollice, Alkimia Interactive’s Studio Director. Throughout the production, the developers found themselves constantly navigating between honoring the original while thoughtfully enhancing it with new ideas to make the experience even more compelling. Gothic 1 Remake aims to stay true to the original’s core narrative, while addressing long-standing issues: Plot holes, contradictions, and logical inconsistencies have been carefully reviewed and rewritten.

Creating a believable, breathing open world is one of the remake’s central design goals. The team implemented a detailed living world simulation where characters follow daily routines, witness player actions, and dynamically respond to events, even when the player isn’t nearby. “We’re not just configuring NPCs’ homes or schedules.”, says Javier Untoria, Lead Game Designer. “We are creating a living world with a lot of character.”

Another exciting part of the remake is how the development team expands existing areas and and found inspiration in elements that were originally cut. The development team looked at areas that were empty in the original and fleshed them out. From mysterious dungeons to hidden paths and deeper interactions with orc culture, many of the game’s lore-rich aspects are being given space to truly shine.

Gothic Sale
For those eager to dive into the world of Gothic right away, this is the perfect opportunity! Enjoy up to 50% off Gothic classics and selected merch during the Spring Sale, available for a limited time over the Easter holidays: https://eu.store.thqnordic.com/Gothic-Spring-Sale/

Wishlist Gothic 1 Remake:

Pre-Order the Gothic 1 Remake Collector’s Edition here:

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EVE Online’s Capsuleer Day XXII Starts Today

The Drifter Crisis reaches its boiling point in Capsuleer Day XXII: Nexus Reckoning, launching 15 April in EVE Online. This full-scale seasonal event invites capsuleers across New Eden to take part in a faction-driven war that spans wormholes, Pochven, and empire space. Players will engage in high-risk combat, navigate lucrative challenges, and unlock exclusive rewards as the final phase of the crisis unfolds.

With the conclusion of the Race for the Hives, the top-scoring factions are now establishing footholds in Drifter wormhole systems—marking the beginning of a wider offensive that will require support from capsuleers of all stripes. Two new high-stakes sites, the Labyrinth Complex and the ominous Nexus Point (both gated to Tech II battlecruisers and below), will challenge even the most seasoned pilots, while the Drifters prepare a brutal retaliation.

Key features of Capsuleer Day XXII:

  • Faction-Driven War – Support the top factions as they battle to secure Drifter wormhole systems.
  • New Combat Zones – Explore two high-risk sites: the Labyrinth Complex and the Nexus Point.
  • All Playstyles Welcome – Combat, hacking, industry and trade all shape the outcome.
  • Exclusive Rewards – Earn Drifter-themed SKINs and SKINR components
  • Daily Login Bonuses – Log in each day for growing rewards, including Omega rewards from Day 1 and a significant Skill Point reward unlocking 6 May.
  • Agency & AIR Integration – Find challenges easily via both in-game interfaces

Every capsuleer has a chance to make a meaningful impact. Whether you fight on the frontlines, disrupt enemy logistics, speculate on loot markets, or build the engines of war, your actions will influence the final outcome. Long-running Drifter Crisis content remains active and expands to more regions, while the Horizon Siege Point site returns with new twists inside Pochven and wormhole space.

Capsuleer Day XXII: Nexus Reckoning concludes on 15 May. For more information visit the blog.

CORSAIR Announces Call of Duty: Warzone Collection

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ:CRSR), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, proudly announces the continuation of its multi-year, cross-brand collaboration with the critically acclaimed and award-winning Call of Duty franchise with the Call of Duty: Warzone Collection. Celebrating the 5th anniversary of Call of Duty: Warzone and the highly anticipated return of Verdansk, CORSAIR and its family of leading brands are delivering an exclusive collection of high-performance gaming products for the Call of Duty community to fully engage with on their way to victory.

“We are thrilled to team up with Activision again as our world-class brands come together for the return of Verdansk,” said Thi La, President and COO at CORSAIR. “This powerful collaboration extends across multiple product categories at CORSAIR including Drop, Elgato, ORIGIN PC and SCUF Gaming, bringing true high-performance to true Call of Duty: Warzone fans as they squad up and drop in.”

“Call of Duty: Warzone fans are some of the most passionate gamers in the world, and we couldn’t be more excited to once again team up with CORSAIR to deliver best-in-class products built for this incredible community as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Call of Duty: Warzone,” said Brooke Carpenter, Senior Director, Global Consumer Products at Activision.

From top-tier SCUF controllers to Drop enthusiast keyboards and powerful CORSAIR gaming PCs, the Call of Duty: Warzone Collection is designed to bring fans even closer to the action. Whether players are leading their squad to victory or streaming the latest Verdansk moments, this line-up of premium gear and accessories ensures next-level immersion in and out of the game. Along with these new high-performance products, CORSAIR will be offering in-game rewards with select purchases, including calling cards, weapons charms, large decal, and emblem.

Beginning with the launch of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Warzone, featured products that will be launching soon and throughout 2025 include the below. Select products are also now available for pre-order.

CORSAIR

  • VENGEANCE a7500 CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION GAMING PC: Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT, powered by unified AMD RDNA 4 compute units, with 3500X Mid-Tower Case with a stunning wraparound glass aesthetic. Features a NAUTILUS 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler that delivers faster performance and enhanced cooling.
  • VENGEANCE RGB DD5 DRAM CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Delivers DDR5 performance, higher frequencies, and greater capacities optimized for AMD and Intel® motherboards while lighting up your PC with dynamic, individually addressable ten-zone RGB lighting.

SCUF Gaming

  • REFLEX PRO CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Stay unstoppable with ergonomically designed remappable paddles, adaptive triggers, and onboard profiles that allow you to quickly switch from one game to another with SCUF Reflex for PlayStation 5.
  • REFLEX FPS CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Designed for fast responses and the ultimate control in the game. Featuring four customizable rear paddles, instant triggers, interchangeable thumbsticks, and a non-slip performance grip.
  • INSTINCT PRO CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Engineered for better performance and responsiveness, SCUF Instinct Pro for Xbox Series X|S provides four remappable paddles, interchangeable thumbsticks, and instant triggers that switch from regular to a mouse-like click at the flip of a switch.
  • VALOR PRO CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Pushes performance on Xbox with optimized ergonomics and game-changing features. Stop sacrificing your aim. Keep your thumbs on the thumbsticks while you jump, slide, reload, and more.
  • ENVISION PRO CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Designed to deliver the best experience for controller PC gamers. SCUF Envision is equipped with 11 additional remappable inputs, ultra-fast wired/wireless connectivity, and advanced software for macros and endless customization options.
  • UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PROTECTION CASE CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: This case has an impact resistant exterior and a soft, padded interior to protect your controller from dents and scratches, even while traveling. It works to protect any Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, or Xbox One controller.

Elgato

  • STREAM DECK MK.2 CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Features 15 customizable LCD keys to control apps and platforms. Hit the Elgato Marketplace for app plugins, icons, tracks plus effects, and keep your setup fresh with interchangeable faceplates.
  • FACEPLATE CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Make Stream Deck your own with the official Call of Duty Faceplate by Elgato, designed exclusively for the 15-Key Stream Deck MK.2.

Drop

  • CSTM80 CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION KEYBOARD: This standard fully built CSTM80 comes with an exclusive decorative top case and matching black ABS shine-through keycaps.
  • ARTISAN KEYCAP CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: A 1u artisan keycap featuring the iconic Verdansk stadium encased in clear acrylic.

ORIGIN PC

  • ORIGIN PC NEURON CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: A gaming powerhouse engineered for intense action and precision. Equipped with cutting-edge hardware including powerful graphics cards, fast processors, and more. With fully customizable options and up to 8TB of storage, you’ll have the space and speed to dominate every game. Encased in a sleek design, the NEURON brings unparalleled power and style to your gaming setup.
  • ORIGIN PC EON16-X CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE EDITION: Experience unparalleled performance and immersive gameplay in a sleek, custom design. Fully customizable, add on a plethora of storage and high-quality DDR5 memory with components by CORSAIR.

Bungie Premieres Marathon Gameplay Trailer

Bungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, revealed gameplay of their upcoming team-based extraction shooter Marathon. As part of the live Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase, Bungie developers premiered Alpha gameplay of the tactical and fast-paced FPS, explored the mysterious and cutthroat world of Tau Ceti IV, and discussed how to join the Marathon Closed Alpha Test.

In addition, Bungie announced Marathon will release on September 23, 2025, on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross play and cross save.

In the meantime, players can join the Marathon community Discord, where they can sign up for a chance to be one of the first to playtest Marathon. The Bungie team will be actively engaging in Discord, holding live Q&As, and evolving the game based on player feedback for launch and beyond.

City Bus Manager Console Edition Announcement Trailer

Following a successful PC release and a series of popular DLCs, bus simulation experts PeDePe and publisher Aerosoft are proud to announce that City Bus Manager is making its highly anticipated leap to consoles!

City Bus Manager will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on May 15, 2025!

Since its PC release, City Bus Manager has seen hundreds of thousands of players worldwide create their very own bus routes, thanks to its innovative use of OpenStreetMap data, allowing you to construct bus depots and design routes in any real-world location on Earth. From the bustling streets of metropolises such as New York and Tokyo, to the charming Tuscan hills, isolated Amazonian villages, desert towns along the River Nile, or even your very own hometown, the game’s strong management style realism, depth, and replayability have earned it a devoted community, now ready to welcome console players aboard!

In the game, players can manage every detail of their bus company, from fleet maintenance to employee happiness, work schedules, bus routes, timetables, and so much more. With over 20 bus models, custom paint jobs, and realistic passenger behavior powered by live data, the game offers endless possibilities. Will you revolutionize public transport in your city, or will you face the challenges of unhappy passengers and tight schedules? The choice is yours.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the love and creativity our PC community has poured into City Bus Manager since its launch,” said Niklas Polster, co-founder of PeDePe. “Bringing this experience to consoles has been a dream of ours, and we can’t wait to see how Xbox and PlayStation players approach building their own bus companies.”

“Renewing our work on City Bus Manager with PeDePe to bring the game to consoles feels like the perfect next stop on our journey together,” added Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “We’re excited to welcome a new wave of tycoons into the fold and hope to see the entire City Bus Manager community continue to contribute as the game grows and thrives.”

Key Features:
  • Build and manage your bus empire in nearly any city worldwide
  • Real-world satellite data, bus stops, and POIs from OpenStreetMap
    Design custom routes and track buses live with realistic passenger volumes
  • Customize your depot with repair stations, washing facilities, and more
  • Choose from 20+ bus models with custom repaints
  • Hire and manage staff, balance wages, and respond to passenger feedback
  • Optimized for consoles with enhanced visuals and controller support

Vindictus: Defying Fate – Alpha Test Teaser Trailer

Today, developer and publisher NEXON announced that Vindictus: Defying Fate will be holding Steam alpha test in June 2025, following the successful pre-alpha test from March 2024. The alpha test build features numerous changes based on player feedback from the pre-alpha, including the addition of two new playable characters, a companion NPCs, multiplayer mode and a new village zone to explore and gather.

To mark the announcement, a brand-new trailer has been released, showcasing the characters in visually stunning environments as they prepare for battle. The battlefield is set—only survival remains!

Vindictus: Defying Fate combines brutal, skill-driven combat with a dark and immersive world. Players must read their enemies’ moves, dodge and counter with precision, and unleash powerful combos to dominate the battlefield. With unique characters and fluid action mechanics, the game offers an ARPG experience where skill defines survival, and only those who defy fate will seize victory.

Vindictus: Defying Fate Details:

Feel Every Strike – Experience the True Thrill of Combat

  • A single moment separates victory from defeat.
  • Dodge with perfect timing, counter with crushing force, and feel the weight behind every strike – every impact, every clash, surging through you.
  • Master each character’s distinct fighting style, unleash seamless combos, and experience the raw, unfiltered thrill of combat.

Express Your Unique Character in an Intense 3D World

  • From treacherous dungeons to war-torn battlefields, the meticulously crafted 3D world draws you deeper into the fight.
  • High-quality outfits and expressive gestures make your character stand out.
  • Battle fiercely, customize freely, and forge your legend in blood and steel

New changes since Pre-Alpha include:

Two new characters

  • Now featuring four playable characters
  • Familiar characters from the pre-alpha, Lann and Fiona, will return in the alpha build with new additions Delia and Karok joining the fray.

Companion NPC

  • Companion NPCs will assist you in battle

Combat System

  • In addition to the single-player content in the pre-alpha build, the alpha introduces new multiplayer raids.

New Village & Inventory System

  • New Village and inventory systems added

Story

  • New narrative elements including main storyline and key NPCs

 Added Various Growth Systems

  • Various progression mechanics have been added, including leveling, weapon crafting, ability system, and more.