Marriage, heirs, and a healthy bloodline… in The Guild – Europa 1410, family isn’t just a private matter. It’s the foundation of power.
The latest The Guild – Europa 1410 dev blog takes a closer look at how dynasties are built, expanded, and secured. Because while wealth, political influence, and successful businesses may bring prestige, it’s your family that ensures your legacy survives long after your character’s time comes to an end.
The new dev blog explores how courtship and marriage work in the upcoming medieval life and strategy simulation. Potential partners can be impressed through gifts or charming conversation, allowing relationships to develop and eventually lead to marriage. Choosing the right spouse can bring important advantages: from wealth and status to valuable traits that may strengthen your future bloodline.
Once married, the next generation may soon follow. Spending time with your spouse increases the chances of having children, while asking them to assist with daily business matters may reduce that likelihood (obviously). When children are born, players can interact with them and influence how they develop.
Eventually, every dynasty leader must pass the torch. Once a child reaches the age of 15, they can be named heir and inherit your titles, businesses, and wealth when the time comes. Considering the many dangers of medieval life, however, it may be wise to secure more than just one successor.
Players can keep track of their growing lineage through the family tree and see exactly how their dynasty grows across generations.
If you want to dive deeper into courtship, heirs, and dynasty management, check out the full Dev Blog here and perhaps start planning your next strategic marriage: https://thqn.net/4b2mOdp
Pearl Abyss today released the official launch trailer for its upcoming open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, offering players a new look at the game ahead of its global release on March 19.
The trailer showcases the adventure awaiting players in the vast world of Pywel, featuring battles against fearsome bosses, distinctive combat styles for each character, and dynamic gameplay elements such as dragon-riding combat. The footage highlights the scale of the open world and the visually rich gameplay players will experience at launch.
Ahead of release, Crimson Desert has already surpassed three million wishlists across major global platforms, signaling strong anticipation from players worldwide.
Players will be able to begin pre-downloading the game starting March 17 at 15:00 PDT on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store and Steam.
Crimson Desert will launch globally on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store and ROG Xbox Ally.
Team17 are bringing the Survivalists to a whole new end of the Earth in FROSTBITE FORTRESS dropping today on PS4, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch. Check out the Trailer via the Future Games Show!
Journey to an unforgiving land, harness its unique resources, and prepare to face the evil buried beneath the ice. Frostbite Fortress is a full-scale expansion for The Survivalists, bringing players to a dangerous new biome: a mysterious, icy island shrouded in snow, secrets, and subtle cosmic horror. With this new challenge for experienced survivors, the DLC expands the game’s systems and world while preserving its signature lighthearted tone and accessibility.
Features:
New treacherous and expansive biome: Journey to an unforgiving frozen land and prepare to face the evil buried beneath the ice.
New enemies: Take on tough new foes and familiar faces with a Frostbite twist
Equipment crafting: New powerful equipment to help you survive the frozen lands.
Deadly Labyrinth: Brave the perilous maze within Frostbite Fortress on your quest for answers (and loot!)
Potion brewing: Mix and match ingredients to create powerful potions for unique buffs and boosts.
You can embrace the chill of Frostbite Fortress for $3.99/€3.99/£3.39 today
Or Grab the Complete edition for $26.99 / €26.99 / £23.99
Let’s be real for a second. Hauling around a modern gaming setup is an absolute logistical nightmare. You carefully pack your expensive laptop, your precision gaming mouse, the massive power brick, your smartphone, your wireless earbuds, and suddenly your everyday backpack weighs as much as a small car. It’s exhausting. We have all been there, sitting in a crowded coffee shop or sweating at a local LAN party, desperately untangling a messy rat king of USB cables just to keep our essential gear alive. Honestly, I’m over it.
Enter the Razer Laptop Sleeve 16 with Wireless Charging. Yeah, that is definitely a mouthful of a name, but this clever piece of gear is trying to solve a massive headache for us gamers and tech nerds who just want to grab our stuff and get moving.
Speaking of grabbing your stuff and going, let me explain what you are actually holding here.
Stealthy Aesthetic
When you first lay eyes on this sleeve, you might be a little surprised. I kind of was. It is wrapped in this durable, tactical-style woven polyester exterior. It looks stealthy. It feels rugged, like it could easily survive being tossed into the back of a sketchy Uber after a long weekend of heavy gaming. But here is the thing – there is absolutely no RGB lighting on this sleeve. Zero. None. For a Razer product, that almost feels like a crime against nature, right? They did toss in two tiny green accent dots near the top flap that look like little LEDs, but they are literally just colored dots.
At first, I was mildly puzzled by the lack of glowing colors. But honestly, I get it. This stealthy, muted vibe makes it way easier to bring your gear into a serious corporate boardroom without screaming, “I play competitive shooters until 3 AM!” The inside is lined with this dense, snakeskin-inspired microfiber that acts more like a firm, supportive mattress than a squishy pillow. It safely protects your anodized aluminum chassis from nasty scratches. It perfectly fits thin-and-light powerhouses like the 2025 Razer Blade 16 or even a 16-inch MacBook Pro. But a quick heads-up: if you are rocking a massive, thick desktop replacement like an Alienware Area-51, forget about it. That chonky boy is simply too big to squeeze past the seams.
MagSafe Magic on Your Desk
But the real magic is not just the padding. It is what happens when you actually take the laptop out and lay the sleeve completely flat on your desk.
The top cover flap of this sleeve literally turns into a dual wireless charging station. It is a pretty wild concept. You have two MagSafe-compatible zones built right into the PU leather flap. The bottom pad pushes up to 15W to fast-charge your phone, while the top pad handles your AirPods or Razer Hammerheads at 5W. And let me tell you, the magnetic snap is super satisfying. It grabs your phone perfectly so you aren’t waking up to a dead battery because you missed the sweet charging spot by a single millimeter. When you are grinding through some code or watching a Twitch stream, having your phone securely snapped to your desk mat just makes your workspace feel incredibly clean and organized.
The sleeve itself lays totally flat and acts like a protective desk mat. It is a brilliant touch. It cuts down on the visual clutter of having three different cables scattered across your desk.
Power Rules and Thermal Realities
Of course, pumping electricity through a fabric sleeve naturally brings up some thermal concerns. Let’s talk about the heat.
Wireless charging is notoriously inefficient and generates a lot of waste heat. I was definitely worried this thing would cook my iPhone’s battery. Surprisingly, it runs pretty cool. In a 30-minute test juicing up an iPhone 16 Pro, the 15W pad only hit about 95ºF. That is totally safe and well within normal operating limits. It bumped the phone battery up by 19% in that half-hour, which is a solid, reliable 0.63% per minute.
But there is a bit of a catch here. The sleeve does not have an internal battery bank. You have to plug it into a live power source using the included 60W USB-C cable. To get those advertised fast-charging speeds, it needs a full 30W input. If you plug it into a weak, older USB port that only pushes 7.5W, the charging output crashes down to just 25% of its capacity. So, you really need to tether it to your laptop’s high-output Thunderbolt port or carry a beefy external GaN charger.
The Missing Pocket
And that brings me to my biggest pet peeve with this whole setup.
You know what drives me crazy? There is literally no storage pocket on this sleeve. None. You absolutely need that 500mm USB-C cable to make the wireless charging work, but Razer did not give you anywhere to stash the cable. You still have to carry a separate tech pouch or toss the wire loosely into your backpack. It kind of defeats the whole purpose of a minimalist carry system if I still have to juggle loose accessories. For 130 bucks, I really expected at least a small, stretchy mesh pocket.
If you compare it to something like the Moft Carry Sleeve, which costs around $60, the Moft has this genius expandable fiberglass storage area for your mouse and charger, plus it folds up into a handy laptop stand. Or look at the Journey Nexa sleeve. It costs basically the same as the Razer, packs the exact same MagSafe charging setup, but is made of slick vegan leather that works perfectly as a high-speed mousepad for optical mice. The textured polyester on the Razer sleeve? It is durable, but it is not the greatest surface for hitting fast flick shots in a competitive shooter.
Final Thoughts
So, what is the final verdict on the Razer Laptop Sleeve 16 with Wireless Charging?
Honestly, it is a beautifully constructed, highly protective piece of kit that genuinely cleans up your mobile workstation. The MagSafe integration is incredibly slick, the desk mat functionality is fantastic, and it definitely feels like a premium product. But at $129.99, it is a fairly steep investment. You can grab the exact same sleeve without the charging tech for just $79.99. If you are a die-hard minimalist who despises cable clutter and you mainly use a thin 16-inch rig, this is going to make you very happy. Just make sure you figure out exactly where you are going to put that USB-C cable, because this sleeve is not going to help you there.
Overall Rating 4 out of 5
Pros
Built-in Dual Charging: Features two MagSafe-compatible pads (15W and 5W) to wirelessly charge your phone and earbuds simultaneously.
Premium Protection: Uses a dense microfiber interior and a durable woven polyester exterior to guard against bumps and scratches.
Desk Mat Functionality: Lays completely flat when open, acting as a clean, organized workspace mat.
Safe Thermals: Effectively manages heat, keeping surface temperatures well within safe operating limits during active charging.
Cable Included: Comes with a 500 mm 60W USB-C cable in the box.
Cons
Zero Storage Space: Lacks any extra pockets or compartments to carry the included USB-C cable, a mouse, or other small items.
No Power Adapter Included: You must provide your own high-output USB-C wall charger or rely on your laptop’s power.
Dreamhaven™ and developer Secret Door™ released patch 2.0 for Sunderfolk, a tactical RPG inspired by a deep love of tabletop games. The free update is available on Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, and now, Epic Games Store. Players can purchase Sunderfolk for 50% off now on Steam until March 19, 2026.
Sunderfolk 2.0 is the game’s biggest update since launch, delivering the most-requested features from the community. PC players can now experience Sunderfolk with full mouse and keyboard controls, removing the requirement for a mobile device and also opening the door to native online multiplayer on PC. Even more content is coming to all platforms, including new Sacred Sand and Arena Rumble missions and a powerful new hero, the Vanguard.
“Since launching Sunderfolk, we’ve been listening closely to our community, and 2.0 is our answer to what players have been asking for,” said Chris Sigaty, studio head of Secret Door. “Mouse and keyboard support and PC online multiplayer remove barriers so more players can jump in and enjoy the game together, no matter how they prefer to play. Add in a brand-new hero and new missions, and there has never been a better time to rediscover game night with Sunderfolk.”
Key features include:
Mouse & Keyboard Controls (PC):Sunderfolk is now fully optimized for mouse and keyboard on PC, allowing players to experience the game without a mobile device.
PC Online Multiplayer: PC players can now team up with friends through native online multiplayer using mouse and keyboard controls. Each player will need their own copy of Sunderfolk. Couch co-op and the ability to share your screen via video-sharing apps remain available on all platforms.
New Hero – The Vanguard: Thriving on the frontlines, the Vanguard leaps fearlessly into the heart of battle. Small but mighty, their burning spirit fuels both offense and defense, unleashing devastating blows while serving as a shield for their allies.
New Missions: Take on the Sacred Sand missions, where players help the Sacred Bug reclaim her homeland from a powerful enemy and restore an ancient power that was stolen from her. Or enter the Arena Rumble and face formidable opponents wielding unique powers and strategies.
Today, Arc Games and Cryptic Studios unveiled the latest update for Neverwinter called Tempus Arena, launching on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, and Star Trek Online: Corruption launches for console players on PlayStation and Xbox. In the long-running Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG Neverwinter, Tempus Arena reopens a rebalanced Slaughterhouse experience under new management, new bosses and Challenge Rounds, expanded power progression, and significant Cleric class updates. Star Trek Online, the free-to-play Star Trek MMORPG, released Corruption – its 35th season to kick off the game’s 16th anniversary – on PlayStation and Xbox, featuring Star Trek alum Nicole de Boer and Star Trek Online original species the Chimerans.
Neverwinter: Tempus Arena’s update includes:
Reopened: Tempus Arena – The Slaughterhouse
Even more tears for the tear jar, as the Slaughterhouse is ready to open its doors again! Expect rebalanced enemies, new bosses, new powers, a full Campaign track filled with free rewards, and more!
Class rebalancing: Devout Cleric
Significant changes for the Cleric’s Devout paragon, including a new high-risk-high-reward functionality where you’re able to revive up to four players!
New quality for Mounts and Insignias
Bring your Mounts and Insignias to the Celestial quality to improve their statistics and powers!
Insignias can be reclaimed on the player’s other characters after gathering Celestial Essence for a more ‘alt-friendly’ experience!
Abyssus, the roguelike 1-4 player co-op FPS with thousands of “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, today revealed that the brinepunk action will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this summer in its console debut. These brand-new versions of the undersea action will be launched alongside the new free 1.3 update. This update will expand the underwater civilizations that become your fighting ground in Abyssus with a brand new God, areas, blessings, crossplay and more. Today’s news was accompanied by a brand-new trailer from developer DoubleMoose and publisher The Arcade Crew showcasing a taste of the nonstop action:
Also revealed today was the news that Brinehunters who want the full Abyssus experience can pre-order a brand-new PlayStation 5 physical edition coming this summer. This physical edition includes all currently available cosmetic DLCs in Abyssus. More information and pre-orders are available here: https://direct.silverliningint.com/search?q=abyssus&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
The new 1.3 update will be launching alongside the new PlayStation and Xbox versions of Abyssus and will be expanding your undersea adventure… and arsenal, with a host of new content at absolutely no cost:
A new God will be joining the lineup, introducing a host of new blessings for your abilities and weapons
New blessings will be added for the previously existing Gods, too
A new playable area arrives, introducing new enemies and bosses alongside it
New room objectives will be added to make sure that no two runs are ever the same
A revamped and expanded skill tree & streamlined matchmaking and quickplay options
Crossplay will be available at launch across all platforms
New sea shanties, the best way to build team camaraderie
Alongside this free update comes the Brinerot Pack, which will feature a new suit, helmet, emote, and portrait frame to customize your Brinehunter with for $3.99.
As part of The MIX’s showcase today, Cygnus Cross has shown off all-new gameplay footage for their highly anticipated dark fantasy ARPG adventure, Emberville. After an official reveal earlier this year, Emberville has caught worldwide attention with its stunning pixel art, engaging combat, unique mechanics made by fans of the genre, for fans of the genre, as well as a growing voice cast featuring Alex Jordan (The Alters, Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon Age: The Veilguard), Doug Cockle (The Witcher, The Alters), Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, House of the Dragon), and a new cast member revealed today.
The new trailer showcased never-before-seen gameplay, including a brief look at character customization, extended combat sequences, the inventory and character stats screen, and a new NPC. Alongside the new gameplay comes the newest cast member reveal, Amelia Tyler, known for her role as the narrator in Baldur’s Gate 3, Hecate from Hades II, Elena Nightingale from Warframe, and many more voices across the games industry. With more talented cast additions yet to be revealed, Emberville is on track to become one of the most personality-driven titles of 2026. New game details will be released over the coming months as the game approaches its Early Access release this summer.
Exclusive Features:
Unique Multi-layered Combat Mechanics: In addition to the traditional two-button combat system, Emberville features a weapon-bound combo system and class-related combat skills.
Dynamic UI: A User Interface mechanic that changes the HUD in accordance with the player’s needs, making it easier to deal with multiple features without preventing the player from making their own decisions or managing their inventory.
Inherited Skills: Combat skills that are inherited from one leveled-up class to another, allowing the player customize the active combat class.
Key Features:
Fast-paced Combat Mechanics: The combat is fast-paced and action-oriented, with a wide variety of weapons, skills, and abilities.
Multifaceted Game Progression: Progression is multifaceted, with players leveling up weapon and armor categories to unlock new classes, leveling up and learning crafting and gathering skills, rescuing NPCs to enhance and rebuild Emberville, and exploring the world to uncover hidden treasures and secrets.
Farming, Gathering, and Crafting: Emberville features farming, gathering, and crafting skills that can be used to grow crops, gather plants, wood, and minerals, and craft items, which can be improved by leveling up, learning skills, blueprints, and recipes.
Estate: A customizable creative player area, with houses, buildings, and objects that can be custom-placed and used to improve skills, craft items, and as a chill spot.
Procedural Generation: The world of Emberville can be explored through a giant procedurally generated world that contains procedurally generated levels with a great variety of events, biomes, enemies, treasures, and so on.
Emberville will be launching into Steam Early Access in Summer 2026.
Acclaim today announced Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, a new entry in its beloved retro sports lineup that fuses old-school arcade basketball with the iconic flash, flair, and fun of the Harlem Globetrotters. Inspired by classic 8- and 16-bit hoops games and rebuilt for modern players, the game delivers fast, pick-up-and-play action packed with trick shots, couch co-op chaos, and nonstop highlight-reel moments.
The game, coming to PC and home consoles, will be making its debut in conjunction with the Harlem Globetrotters 100th anniversary season, which tipped off in late December and will be celebrated around the world all year long.
From playground rivalries to cheat-code-style moves, Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters reimagines basketball as both competitive arcade action and pure spectacle. Whether players are running a full season, challenging friends head-to-head, or dazzling the crowd with over-the-top Globetrotter performances, every match is designed to feel like a show.
“The Harlem Globetrotters are synonymous with basketball and entertainment,” said Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim. “This game celebrates that spirit while honoring the classic arcade basketball experiences fans grew up loving while building a whole new generation of fans, for years to come. With tight controls, big personalities and instant pick-up & play action, Super Basketball Classics brings the Harlem Globetrotters legacy to gamers and sports fans around the world.”
“As we celebrate our centennial season the links that tie our vibrant past to popular culture of today continues to get stronger, and this partnership with Acclaim, literally brings this video game back to life for a new generation!” said Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios. “It fits perfectly for what we are striving to achieve now and into the future, which is to create opportunities for fans of any age, anywhere in the world and on any device to learn and enjoy all aspects of the Harlem Globetrotters in whatever manner they choose. We can’t wait to play!”
Paradox Arc is joining with Magic Spark to oversee the development and launch of a new Roblox game inspired by the celebrated strategy role-playing franchise Crusader Kings.
Paradox Arc, a publishing arm focused on smaller or more experimental games, will oversee the launch of a Crusader Kings project for Roblox, a game where players can engage in person-to-person scheming as they and their court gather power and prestige on a dynamic map. Rather than attempting to replicate the entire Crusader Kings III PC experience, the Roblox title captures the spirit of medieval intrigue in a fun, social environment. Engage in light-hearted mischief and drama in a medieval setting – scheming with allies in your chambers, building a strong kingdom and preparing campaigns of conquest from your war tent. Live the royal life, gathering friends and followers and painting the map in the colors of your dynasty.
The title includes the blend of roleplaying and strategy that has made the Crusader Kings games some of the most popular strategy games in the world, rich with personal relationships, and a little bit of scheming on the side.
Designers Magic Spark have a strong pedigree with Roblox development, having already worked on Roblox experiences drawing on the Conan the Barbarian and My Little Pony brands. This project is their first major foray into collaboration with a strategy game studio.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Paradox Arc to bring a taste of Crusader Kings into the Roblox universe,” said Nele Vaarmets, CEO at Magic Spark. “As long-time fans of grand strategy games, our team saw a strong opportunity to reimagine the drama and intrigue of medieval kingdoms in a way that’s fun and accessible for Roblox players. This project isn’t about recreating the entire Crusader Kings experience, it’s about giving players a new way to roleplay as kings and queens, build their domains, and write their own stories in a lively Roblox world.”
The project is expected to release into early access this spring.
