Elden Ring Nightreign has unveiled its latest character, Guardian, with the release of a trailer.

History shall be inked in arcane blood. Primeval sorceries stir, heralding the fall of the shadowed beast. Recluse is the latest character reveal for Elden Ring Nightreign, and uses a large battle axe with a whirlwind skill to whip his enemies into the air.

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on PS5 and Xbox on May 30, 2025.

With pre-orders now available on all digital platforms and at major game retailers, players can pick their version of choice:

Standard Edition

• Includes Base Game

Seekers Edition

• Includes Deluxe Edition
• Steelbook

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30^th on PlayStation and Xbox.

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World of Warships welcomes a brand new wave of Azur Lane content, alongside a new Perilous Route game mode, and an Event Pass to mark 85 years since Operation Dynamo

May 16 , 2025 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading cross-platform naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is bringing another wave of fan-favourite Azur Lane content to the high seas with its seventh collaboration. Players will be able to set sail with new ships, skins, Commanders, flags, and patches, along with the return of past in-game items from the iconic franchise. May’s update also welcomes a new action-packed Perilous Route game mode, the arrival of an Operation Dynamo Event Pass to mark its 85th anniversary, a strategic event, and all new Brawls and Ranked Battles to test maritime mettle.

Azur Lane drops anchor into World of Warships its seventh collaboration

Azur Lane returns to World of Warships with Wave 7, bringing all-new ships, skins, Commanders, and more to celebrate the collaboration. The latest wave of content welcomes four iconic themed vessels, with German Tier X cruiser AL Hindenburg, American special premium Tier IX battleship AL Kearsarge, German Tier VIII battleship AL Bismarck, and Italian special premium Tier VII cruiser AL Gorizia all joining the fray. Five fan-favourite characters from Azur Lane also come to life as new Commanders, with Hindenburg, Kearsarge, Gorizia, Admiral Graf Spee, and Scharnhorst ready to take the helm in battle.

Azur Lane ship skins from World of Warships: Legends also join the update, including Italian Tier VII cruiser AL Zara, American Tier VII battleship AL Colorado, German special premium Tier VII battleship AL Scharnhorst, and German special premium Tier VI cruiser AL Admiral Graf Spee. Wave 7 of Azur Lane concludes with four new flags, a patch, the return of content from past collaborations, and plenty of free content for fans to enjoy.

World of Warships Brings Operation Dynamo and New Dangers to the High Seas

To commemorate 85 years since 300,000 soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk, Operation Dynamo comes to World of Warships in full force with a new Event Pass. Across two progression lines, players can unlock Containers, the “Monochrome” Enemy Destruction Effect, permanent camouflages, and much more. A new limited-time Port activity also arrives in the form of a strategic event, a player-versus-everyone activity where players use cards representing the Little Ships of Dunkirk to overcome challenges and opponents. By doing this, players will earn Operation Dynamo Containers, a special “Braving the Fire Flag” and Tier VI British destroyer Gallant along the way.

May brings additional challenges to the seven seas with the arrival of Perilous Route, a new limited-time game mode that sees players escorting a damaged Command Ship to its destination whilst tackling waves of deadly enemy ships. During the journey, the Command Ship will need to make two stops to repair itself from the barrage of attacks, in which a randomised task must be completed to continue. Using any Tier VIII to IX ships, with the exception of submarines, players will have to use everything in their arsenal to finish the ship’s journey and emerge victorious.

World of Warships rounds out its May update with Soviet Submarines departing from Early Access, the continued construction of Tier IX German Premium heavy cruiser Blücher 1939 in the Dockyard, and new Ranked Battles and Brawls for players to dive into.

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit Legendary Commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels, and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players from around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles and mobile for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Its 15 offices around the world include studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Belgrade, and Kyiv. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Its flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warships Blitz.

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The clandestine operations introduced in Agents of Sabotage take center stage this week, with double GTA$ and RP on all FIB Files Finales and a GTA$100K bonus for completing any three Finales.

Plus, successfully completing The Titan Job anytime through May 21 will reward players with the limited-time Merryweather Security livery for the Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule helicopter.

Full details from this week’s update include:

• Double GTA$ and RP on all FIB Files Finales, Drift Races and Hunting Pack (Remix)
• Doubled Passive Income from the Garment Factory
• Successfully completing The Titan Job anytime through May 21 will reward players with the limited-time Merryweather Security livery for the Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule (Helicopter)
• Weekly Challenge: Complete any three FIB Files Finales to get a GTA$100,000 bonus
• Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Vapid Retinue (Sports Classic), Grotti Stinger (Sports Classic), Enus Stafford (Sedan), Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer (Off-Road), and Ocelot Lynx (Sports)
• Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Declasse Yosemite 1500 (Off-Road) and Canis Castigator (SUV) 
• HSW Premium Test Ride: The Shitzu Hakuchou Drag (Motorcycle)
• LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row to win the Karin Hotring Everon (Sports) wrapped in the 35 Cover Up Paints livery
• LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Bravado Verlierer (Sports), Dewbauchee Massacro (Sports), and the Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio (Sports)
• Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Annis ZR350 (Sports) wrapped in the Classic Annis Racing livery
• 30% off the Darnell Bros Garment Factory and Drift Tune Upgrades
• Gun Van Discounts: Free Homing Launcher and Grenade Launcher, plus30% off the Precision Rifle, Proximity Mines, Tear Gas, Grenades, and Armor
• Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Grotti Visione (Super), Declasse Mamba (Sports Classic), Karin Sultan RS Classic (Sports), Grotti X80 Proto (Super), Nagasaki Outlaw (Off-Road), Karin Asterope GZ (Sedan), Albany Brigham (Muscle), and Grotti Brioso 300 (Compact)
• GTA+ Benefits: A free Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec, Bigness Sketches Shirt and Jeans, plus it’s the final month for Members to claim the GTA+ Classics Collection

Please see the Rockstar Games Newswire for more information.

Demo Also Available* for New Players Who Want a Taste of the Scoundrel Life 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 16 MAY, 2025 – Today, the second story pack for Star Wars™ Outlaws, Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, is now available on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store and Steam. For fans who haven’t jumped in yet, a free demo that features parts of the base game is now available on most platforms* where Star Wars Outlaws is already available. The game will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September. 

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune takes players on an adventure with pirates and lost treasures. Kay Vess and Nix will team up with Hondo Ohnaka as they face off against Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders, infiltrating the Khepi Tomb to uncover the secrets and hidden treasures it holds. 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. Players must complete the main storyline from the base game before the story pack can be played. 

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is automatically accessible and free to Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass owners or available for separate purchase for a suggested retail price of AUD $22.95. With the release of Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, Ultimate and Deluxe Edition owners will also receive the Naboo Nobility and Desert Nomad cosmetic packs. 

As part of the Title Update alongside A Pirate’s Fortune launch, all players are also gifted cosmetic items inspired by the Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™, which will include an outfit for Nix, a Trophy for the speeder and a Trinket for both the speeder and the Trailblazer. After downloading and installing the update, the gift will appear in player’s delivery crate aboard the Trailblazer.  

A free demo of Star Wars Outlaws is also available across most platforms* the game is available for purchase. Fans who haven’t jumped into the game yet can play a part of the game for three hours, giving them a taste of the high-risk, high-reward scoundrel life. 

For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit starwarsoutlaws.com. 

For the latest news about Star Wars Outlaws and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com. 

To purchase, please visit store.ubisoft.com. 

*Demo available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Windows PC. 

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About Star Wars Outlaws 

In Star Wars Outlaws, fans play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess (Humberly González), and her loyal companion Nix (Dee Bradley Baker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the most wanted. Star Wars Outlaws is available on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Amazon Luna and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalogue of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. 

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. 

Following proven success in the Nordic and Benelux markets, PLAION now leads physical distribution and trade marketing across ANZ.

Sydney, Australia, 16^th May 2025 – Ubisoft and PLAION today announced the expansion of their physical games distribution agreement to include the Australia and New Zealand markets. This development builds on PLAION’s successful partnership with Ubisoft in the Nordic and Benelux territories and reinforces a shared commitment to strengthening retail presence across key international markets. Effective immediately, PLAION will oversee all physical games trade activities in Australia and New Zealand.

As part of the expanded agreement, PLAION will now lead trade marketing efforts for Ubisoft titles in Australia and New Zealand whilst Ubisoft will continue to manage all consumer-facing marketing activities, including public relations, social media, influencer partnerships, community engagement, and broader brand campaigns.

VP PLAION Partners, Craig McNicol, commented, “We’re proud to expand our collaboration with Ubisoft into Australia and New Zealand. This move is a reflection of the trust we’ve built through our team’s performance in Europe, and we look forward to delivering the same high level of service and execution in these new markets.”

“PLAION has been a valued partner in the Benelux and Nordic regions, consistently showcasing their dedication to excellence, robust retail partnerships, and deep market knowledge. We are confident that their strong local team and well-established retail partnerships will be instrumental in driving our mutual success in the Australian and New Zealand market. We look forward to building on this solid foundation and achieving new milestones together.” Said Darren Bowen, Ubisoft’s Senior Director of Global Physical Sales.

PLAION has delivered strong results on recent Ubisoft releases, including the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows, showcasing its ability to successfully launch and sustain major titles at retail. Through strategic execution, close retailer partnerships, and in-depth market knowledge at a territory level, PLAION has consistently driven strong physical sales performance and visibility across stores in the Nordic and Benelux regions.

This expansion further strengthens PLAION’s global footprint in the physical games market and is the latest milestone to reinforce PLAION’s growing presence in the global physical games landscape.

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About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023–24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.Ubisoftgroup.com. © 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

Dying to Make an Impression? So Is Henry

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 16 MAY 2025: Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver have announced the release of the paid story expansion – Brushes with Death – the first of three narrative expansions for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Additionally, available today is the 1.3 update, which, alongside continued quality of life improvements and bug fixes, adds a free horse racing feature.   

Delve into an immersive storyline in Brushes with Death, where Henry must help a mysterious artist uncover his enigmatic past. In a series of quests – spanning both maps of the Kingdom Come: Deliverance II world – Henry must find, persuade (and sometimes eliminate), a host of familiar and unfamiliar characters to help his new friend complete the most important painting of his life. Discover the answers to the many questions that surround this eclectic character. Who and what is he? How does he know so much? And why does he carry around a painted human skull?   

In addition to new quests, Brushes with Death features a brand-new and unique feature to visually modify your shield, choosing from a variety of patterns and colours to reflect your personal style with Shield Painting.   

Saddle up for two new in-game challenges that focus on horse racing and mounted archery in the Horse Racing freeDLC as part of the 1.3 update.  All new horse racing contests will see you compete against three opponents across a series of routes and difficulties designed to push your horse-handling skills to the limit.  Test your observation skills, accuracy, and intuition in the archery contests that have you riding along a pre-made course while shooting targets from horseback.  

Brushes with Death is available now for $8.95 AUD. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Gold Edition or Expansion Pass owners will automatically receive the new content. Unlock the full experience with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Gold Edition, which includes the base game, Gallant Huntsman’s Kit, and Expansion Pass (containing access to all three paid story DLCs and Shields of Season passing pack). Visit https://kingdomcomerpg.com/ for more details.  

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About Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a true sequel to its predecessor but developed and written in such a way that it is perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.   

Diving back into the heart-pounding world of 15th Century Bohemia (Central Europe), Kingdom Come: Deliverance II picks up where its predecessor left off, thrusting players into the shoes of Henry, the steadfast son of a blacksmith, embroiled in a tumultuous tale of vengeance, betrayal, and self-discovery.   

In this gripping sequel, players will traverse a meticulously crafted medieval landscape, from the humble confines of a blacksmith’s forge to the grandeur of royal courts, all while navigating the treacherous currents of a kingdom torn apart by civil war.   

About Warhorse Studio   

Warhorse Studios is a video game development studio established in 2011 by a team of seasoned industry veterans. Known for blending historical authenticity with immersive storytelling, Warhorse is the creative force behind the critically acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance saga—an open-world, single-player RPG set in the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia. As part of leading publisher PLAION, Warhorse Studios has achieved global success, with over 13 million copies sold worldwide. 

About PLAION   

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.  

About Deep Silver   

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com  

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an opportunity to spotlight and raise awareness on the importance of accessibility. With billions of players worldwide, including nearly 450 million with some form of disability, Xbox is committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can enjoy the community and fun of gaming.

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Xbox shared the latest updates on accessible features, community support, resources, and more via Xbox Wire. These include:

• Announcing new accessibility features in games, including DOOM: The Dark Ages, Candy Crush Soda Saga, and World of Warcraft.
• Spotlighting how South of Midnight and Diablo IV are welcoming more players through their many currently available accessibility features.
• Sharing that Team Xbox has begun implementing  Accessible Games Initiative tags across Xbox experiences, which should be complete by July 2025. The Accessible Games Initiative provides players with clear information about the accessibility features in games through a set of “tags” shared across industry partner store fronts and game product description pages.
• Showcasing the Xbox Adaptive Joystick (now available for purchase), a singular, wired controller primarily designed to meet the needs of players with limited mobility with seamless incorporation into existing gaming setups.
• The return of King Play Accessibility Days (PAD), which aims to raise awareness across King of the challenges that players with accessibility needs face when playing games. This year, King is collaborating with Xbox Research to empower teams across King to create more inclusive games, products, and player experiences.

You can find a complete list of Xbox’s GAAD news and how Xbox is committed to making gaming for everyone here.

Get on track with 25% off for one week only

LONDON (May 15, 2025) – Attention Engineers. Indoor Astronaut today announced some exciting new updates for the chaotic co-op railroad construction game, Unrailed 2. A brand-new biome is available for players to explore and brings with it a new NPC and wagon. If that’s not enough, the Among Us Crewmates have officially boarded the train thanks to Innersloth, and are now playable starting today (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2211170/Unrailed_2_Back_on_Track/).

The new biome, Loco Labyrinth, is as crazy as it sounds. With wiggling mountains and shifting terrain, players will have to work even harder to lay their tracks. The update also brings a rework of some existing wagons, improved balancing and plenty of bug fixes to ensure players rail-laying adventures run smoother than ever. New features include:

• Mimictree: A sneaky imposter disguised as a harmless tree waiting for innocent passengers
• Snail: Track-munching, slow-moving creatures you can actually ride
• Mimic Wagon: This new wagon cleverly clones the look and ability of the wagon in front

To celebrate the update, Unrailed 2 is available at a discount as part of the Kepler Publisher sale. From May 15 to 22 players can enjoy 25% off. Unrailed 2: Back on Track is available now in Early Access on Steam. For more information, follow the Unrailed social channels and visit: https://unrailed-game.com/. 

About Indoor Astronaut: 

Indoor Astronaut is a super small indie studio located in Zurich, Switzerland with the goal to make co-op games more cooperative. Visit https://indoorastronaut.ch/

About Innersloth

Innersloth is a small independent game studio most notable for creating Among Us and The Henry Stickmin Collection. Founded by Forest Willard and Marcus Bromander in 2015, they made the games they wanted to and hoped people would want to play them. After numerous awards, global press coverage, and millions of downloads, Innersloth can now confirm at least 4 people have played their games. Nice. Innersloth is mainly based around Seattle, USA, but has employees and partners all across the globe.