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STORMGATE ENTERS STEAM EARLY ACCESS AUGUST 13

Purchase an Early Access Bundle Today to Get into the Highly Anticipated RTS Starting July 30

IRVINE, Calif. June 9, 2024 — Frost Giant Studios, founded by former members of the StarCraft II and Warcraft III real-time strategy game teams at Blizzard Entertainment, today announced that Stormgate, our highly anticipated RTS, will enter Steam Early Access starting Aug. 13, 2024. Players eager to embark on the road to mastery can get a head start and dive into the game on July 30 by pre-purchasing an Early Access bundle, available today on Steam.

Stormgate’s Early Access release date was announced today during the PC Gaming Show, where the game’s previously unannounced third faction–the Celestial Armada–was revealed. Once a tightly guarded secret known only to thousands of our closed beta testers, the Celestials are a race of highly technologically advanced interstellar travelers who have come to Earth to challenge the demonic Infernal Host for control over our planet–with humanity caught in the middle.

For more on the Celestials, which some playtesters have called the most original RTS faction they’ve ever played, visit the Celestials faction page on the official Stormgate website. 

Get a Head Start with Early Access Bundles

Stormgate will be free-to-play, but Early Access bundles offer players the opportunity to pick up a collection of exciting new game content to explore once the game is live.

  • The Early Access Pack ($25 USD) includes the Amara Human Vanguard Hero, the first Chapter of the Vanguard campaign, and the Gold Vanguard Army Accent.
  • The Deluxe Early Access Pack ($40 USD) includes everything in the Early Access Pack plus the Maloc Infernal Host Hero, the Auralanna Celestial Armada Hero, and the Chicken Pet.
  • The Ultimate Early Access Pack ($60 USD) includes everything in the Deluxe Early Access Pack plus Chapters 2 and 3 of the Vanguard campaign (available sometime after August 13) and the Firestorm Fog of War Shader.

Each Stormgate Early Access bundle includes preview access to Stormgate on July 30, 2024, two weeks before the official Early Access release date on August 13. Hero progression and leaderboard rankings will not be reset following the preview period.

Early Access: A Partnership With Our Players

“Launching Stormgate in Early Access represents a major milestone for our team and our community,” said Tim Morten, CEO and Production Director at Frost Giant Studios. “We believe Early Access is a better way to make games, as it allows us to form a true partnership with our players. Their feedback and participation have already been invaluable in shaping the future of Stormgate, and we can’t wait to see what future contributions they’ll make as together we forge a bright future for the real-time strategy genre.”

A Global RTS Community

The Frost Giant team developed SnowPlay, a custom layer of technology that transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most powerful and responsive real-time strategy engine to date. It allows for next-generation improvements for the genre such as the inclusion of rollback netcode–which revolutionized online play in the fighting game community–now in an RTS featuring massive armies. Supported by a globally distributed server network and the improved gameplay feel that results from SnowPlay and rollback, Stormgate makes a truly global RTS community a possibility, with the potential to bring together players around the world like never before.

A More Approachable RTS

Stormgate features a variety of innovative features meant to make this style of game more approachable than ever. The Quick Macro Panel (QMP) puts all of the actions players need to perform to build and maintain their armies at their fingertips while automated control groups make controlling armies a cinch. Stormgate also features a customizable player-assist tool called the BuddyBot that provides varying degrees of automated assistance. Designed for the benefit of new players as well as those with differing abilities, the BuddyBot gives players a helping hand by providing as much or as little help as desired. While it won’t turn a new player into a world champion, the BuddyBot can help anyone dive right into the fun of leading armies in epic battles.

Frost Giant Studios will be self-publishing Stormgate in the West and is partnering with publisher Kakao Games to bring the future of real-time strategy to gamers in Korea–considered by many the birthplace of competitive RTS. Korean gamers can look forward to exciting regional support plans to be announced by Kakao Games in the days ahead. Stormgate will initially be localized in French, German, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese.

For more information about Stormgate, including details regarding the Early Access Packs and preview period, visit playstormgate.com. You can become a member of the official community on Discord and join the discussion on Reddit. You can also watch streaming gameplay from our most recent Stormgate beta test on Twitch.tv. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates in the months ahead as we approach the official Early Access release.

Radical Forge Announces June 24th Southfield Release Date At PC Gaming Show

Freeform farming playground comes out swinging in Steam Early Access

June 9th, 2024 – Radical Forge is excited to announce the official release date for their highly anticipated physics-based farming simulator, Southfield, which will launch into Steam Early Access on June 24th, 2024.

Announced during today’s PCGamingShow, Southfield, which has garnered significant attention through viral videos on TikTok and during their closed beta in May, offers a unique approach to farming that combines Radical Forge’s trademark humour and joy with the beloved genre.

We’re so hyped to finally announce the official release date of Southfield”, said Bruce Slater, CEO and co-founder of Radical Forge. “The team has been amazing, every one of them, pulling out all the stops to make our game stand out.”

In the lead up to launch of June 24th, the Radical Forge team will be implementing feedback from Southfield’s recent closed beta, as well as adding new features for players to discover.

New features to discover in Southfield’s Early Access:

  • 60+ crops to discover, farm and combine together in exciting new ways!
  • Discover an expanded Main Quest and unlock brand new areas of the island!
  • Meet new NPCs and encounter brand new quests to complete.
  • New ways to automate your farm with brand new machines.
  • New construction materials to make your dream farmstead
  • Loads of new Bud patterns, shades and outfits.
  • Enhanced Bud physics for better movement, and even better wibbling.
  • Numerous fixes and improvements directly based on community feedback from the recent closed beta.

About Southfield

Weird farming meets silly physics in Southfield! Combine chaotic crops with unpredictable effects, build your dream farmstead, and experiment with playful machinery. Wobble your way around an ever-changing island and unearth its secrets.

About Radical Forge

Radical Forge started out in 2017 when Bruce Slater and Freddie Babord decided to establish a studio where triple-A quality and ambition didn’t need to be separated from values of kindness, creativity, playfulness and authenticity. Since then Rad Forge has earned co-development credits on titles they properly admire. If you’ve played Gang Beasts or Zombie Army 4’s DLC, you’ve probably enjoyed some of their work. Radical Forge released their own IP, feline puzzler Bright Paw in 2020. In 2024, the studio will publish their next original IP, Southfield, funded by the Private Division Development Fund.

PC Gaming Show Reveals Brewing Management Sim Ale Abbey

Publisher Branch of Shiro Games collaborates with Hammer & Ravens for a Q4 2024 launch

BORDEAUX, France – June 9, 2024 – Revealed at PC Gaming Show today, publisher Shiro Unlimited (DecarnationDune: Spice WarsNorthgardWartales) partners with developer Hammer & Ravens (Empires in RuinsRazerwire: Nanowars) to release Ale Abbey. The serene brewery tycoon arrives on PC via Steam Q4 2024. 

Master the boozier side of commerce by helping a medieval monastery turn an honest and lucrative profit. Nurture the production and development of the best brews in the lands in a jovial pursuit of fortune and fame. Secure talented cicerones, strive for spiritual enlightenment, and moniscraft beer alongside an entertaining collection of characters! 

The monastery is the hub of all operations. 

Assign Brewmasters and Monks to brew a wide variety of delicious ale styles including lagers, pilsners, stouts, porters, and more. Unlock new ingredients and introduce different malts and hops to create more complex recipes. 

Expand its capabilities by establishing key resources such as a library to craft pitcher perfect formulas and further research and development. Explore multiple upgrade paths and build more desks to hasten monks’ discovery process. 

Venture into the outerworld to sell ale at the markets and give back to the community. Keep the local Lords hoppy, ensuring their market requests are met to secure protection and sustain the monastery’s success. Alternatively, gain fame by feeding the less fortunate and bridging bandits to secure the unobstructed trading of beer or raw materials.

“One of the brightest spots in middle age society, despite the plentiful hardships, was the beer-centric culture offered by monks,” said Emiliano Pastorelli, Game Director at Hammer & Ravens. “Historically, there were a lot of monasteries making and selling ale as a way to fund their establishments. Modern breweries have profited from those original advancements and techniques, and modern gamers can experience the glory of the past in the most entertaining fashion yet thanks to Ale Abbey!” 

Ale Abbey is slated for release on PC via Steam in Q4 2024. For more information, please visit Hammer & Raven’s official website and follow the team on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

Keep up to date with everything Shiro Unlimited has to come by visiting the official website and follow the team on Twitter and Facebook.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Games is an independent Bordeaux-based studio founded by video game veterans, with the objective of offering rich and innovative game experiences. After the commercial and critical success of Evoland and Northgard, the studio enriched its offering to players with Wartales and Dune: Spice Wars with more experiences worth treasuring on the way!

About Hammer & Ravens

Hammer & Ravens is a small independent game development studio based out of Tallinn, Estonia. Its worldwide team has been crafting games infused with tongue-in-cheek humor and satisfying gameplay since the mid-2010s. Founded by Emiliano Pastorelli, Hammer & Ravens has developed and published games for PC and consoles, as well as museum apps and educational mobile games.

Highly-Anticipated Open-World Sandbox RPG Streets of Rogue 2 Launches Into Steam Early Access August 14

The sequel to 2019’s indie darling embraces chaos and prepares to hit the road

SEATTLE – 9 June, 2024 – Streets of Rogue 2, the open-world sandbox adventure from developer Matt Dabrowski in partnership with publisher tinyBuild, opens its chemistry set of carnage on Steam Early Access for PC on 14 August as seen during today’s PC Gaming Show, where the game premiered its latest trailer. 

Watch the Release Date Trailer for Streets of Rogue 2 on YouTube

Soak in the beauty of a lively procedurally generated world with one objective: depose a corrupt president… or just chill in the countryside, no one’s judging! Pursue the coup with total freedom, whether that means: running amok in a chaotic crime spree or roleplaying as a boy scout to help out numerous townsfolk with side quests to unlock sweet rewards.

Live out wild dreams with a jam-packed roster of playable characters, each with distinct talents, like the tech-savvy hacker, agile ninja, or culinary chef. Plot to take over the country by any means necessary, like breaking into facility mainframes, staging a zombie outbreak, hiring a band of crooks, or becoming a farming mogul who can bribe anyone. 

Go nuts with destructible environments and an array of weaponry, including, but not limited to, machine guns, flamethrowers, rocket launchers, bear traps, and banana peels. Explore hugely different corners of the expansive world, from mysterious caves and neon-lit cities to creepy graveyards and sunlit islands.

Cruise the highways in style with souped-out luxury cars or goof around in high-speed boat races across a wacky, ever-changing world with endless options. Travel through a massive procedurally generated map, always changing with countless surprises – and random threats — around each and every corner. 

The Steam Early Access release merely marks the start of the madcap fun: developer Matt Dabrowski and publisher tinyBuild have already committed to multiple exciting updates to maximize the madness in the lead-up to the 1.0 launch.

For more information, visit the Streets of Rogue 2 official website, follow @StreetsofRogue and @tinyBuild on X (formerly Twitter), and wishlist it on Steam.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.

About Matt Dabrowski

Matt Dabrowski is the solo game developer behind Streets of Rogue, a breakout indie hit that mixed immersive sim freeform creativity with roguelike and RPG elements. The game went on to sell more than one million copies across all platforms and become one of the staples of the roguelike genre. Matt began his game development journey back in his teen years, creating several pre-Steam indie titles while attending school. Prior to his foray into full-time solo development, Matt had minor roles on high profile franchises like World of Warcraft and SimCity. Following the success of Streets of Rogue, Matt collaborated with publisher tinyBuild to work on the highly anticipated sequel.

Yars Rising Gets a First-Look Gameplay Trailer

The Yars Universe Like You’ve Never Seen It — Atari and WayForward Show Off Run-and-Gun Action, Stealth Mechanics, and Arcade-inspired Minigames

New York, NY (June 9, 2024)Atari — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — and developer WayForward released globally today the first full-length gameplay trailer for Yars Rising, the stealth-based Metroidvania take on one of Atari’s richest classic titles. 

Revealed at IGN Live 2024, the all-new gameplay trailer shows off the vivid world of Yars Rising, punctuated by anime-inspired cyberpunk character designs, an energetic soundtrack, and a look at the game’s stealth mechanics and enemy encounters. What starts off as a simple ‘get in, get out’ mission quickly turns into more than what the young hacker Emi bargains for— from blasting robots to dodging lasers, to hacking complex systems and acquiring bio-hacks that grant unexpected abilities. 

Watch the Yars Rising gameplay trailer here:

“With Yars Rising, we set out to honor one of Atari’s most enduring franchises, while creating some new rules and breaking old ones, just like Yars’ Revenge did,” said WayForward Director James Montagna. “We’re delighted to unveil the first look at gameplay, introducing fans to Emi and teasing what’s in store when it releases later this year.” 

“Since the day I joined Atari, creating a new Yars game has been a dream of mine. I’m thrilled that we had the opportunity to collaborate with WayForward, one of my favorite studios, on this ambitious project,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari. “The new story that Wayforward has created for Yars Rising is going to excite fans and introduce a new generation to the Yars universe through WayForward’s unique creative lens.” 

More about Yars Rising

In Yars Rising, players take control of Emi Kimura, a young hacker who’s been hired by a mysterious entity to infiltrate the shadowy Qotech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges and retro-inspired mini-games to unravel layers of intrigue in this vast sci-fi mystery. Embark on Emi’s journey to decipher the corporation’s closely guarded secret and uncover her inexplicable bond to a far-off alien race.

In true Metroidvania fashion, Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars’ Revenge

Key Features Include:

  • Otherworldly Abilities: Emi must jump, blast, and sneak her way past waves of robotic and alien enemies. Her latent powers are revealed as she progresses, granting her wild augments and biohacks to reach inaccessible areas.
  • Stealth Traversal: Emi can’t always shoot or jump her way out of a jam — tense sections of stealth gameplay force her to skillfully duck into the shadows to hide from relentless security bots.
  • Sci-fi Intrigue: A seemingly bottomless mystery takes Emi from drab office buildings into underground labs, and even to the farthest reaches of space as she uncovers the dark truth behind the Qotech corporation. A sprawling, interconnected map allows for hours upon hours of gameplay.
  • Genre Mash-Ups: A Metroidvania at its core, Yars Rising progresses the story with a series of hacking minigames paying homage to the original Yars’ Revenge, along with other levels and boss battles that take Emi far and beyond her “normal” adventure, like fight scenes and turn-based battles. 

WayForward has built a reputation for developing franchises featuring strong characters and rich storytelling. In Yars Rising, the studio delivers a side-scrolling Metroidvania adventure with platforming action, a balance of stealth and combat gameplay, and unique genre switch-ups.

Yars Rising is slated for release on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 &5, and Xbox Series X in late 2024. Play the first official demo as part of Steam Next Fest from June 10 — 17, 2024.

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About WayForward

Founded in 1990 by Voldi Way, WayForward has become one of the biggest independent developers in the video game industry and home to some of the finest talent in the business.  The company got its start during the PC, Super NES, and Genesis era of gaming, rode the educational CD-ROM wave through the ’90s, and eventually found our way back onto handhelds and consoles. Wayforward built its reputation on solid gaming fundamentals, feature-quality character animation, and the ability to faithfully turn any brand into interactive entertainment – including original properties of our own design, adaptations of comic book and Hollywood favorites, and exciting new entries in classic gaming franchises.

About Atari

Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, the publishing label Infogrames, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

Atari shares are listed in France on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN Code FR0010478248, Ticker ALATA) and OTC Pink Current (Ticker PONGF).

©2024 Atari Interactive, Inc. Atari wordmark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

Gravity-Defying Horror Platformer ‘Love Eternal’ Revealed at IGN Live Showcase

Escape a desolate alternate mindscape in Ysbryd Games’ latest debut

LOS ANGELES – June 9, 2024 – Love Eternal, the unconventional horror platformer about escaping the domain of a selfish god from developer brlka and publisher Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 Hall-A), revealed a crumbling, monolithic realm in today’s IGN Live Showcase. Defy gods and gravity in Love Eternal on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5|4 in 2025..

Teenagers have plenty to deal with, but Maya has more to fuel her anger than her peers. Between alienation from her family, a recent squabble with her friend Lacey, and her recent abduction at the hands of an ancient god, Maya has a horrific journey ahead of her. Traverse the god’s terrarium, manipulate gravity through a puzzle-filled Castle, chase down and confront her captor, and escape this lonesome fate.

Bend gravity to Maya’s will, amplifying her agility to leap through the challenging chambers throughout The Castle’s labyrinth. Swiftly jump gaping chasms, deadly spikes, scalding lasers, and more with precise springs and flips in a precise platforming experience. Stay wary of the god’s watchful eye, lest reality shifts underfoot.

Navigate eerie and atmospheric Iron Age landscapes, from ruined castle structures to deep sea caverns to a dark reflection of Maya’s own home, listening to the unsettling tones echoing through the time-worn structures. Face uncanny encounters with Maya’s family, Lacey, and other wandering prisoners to uncover the god’s true motivations.

“As lifelong developers, we’ve always aimed to create experiences that challenge people’s fundamental assumptions about what a game can be,” said Toby Alden, designer at brlka. “Love Eternal is our first longform title, and we’re confident it’s going to surprise even experienced players in ways they could have never imagined!”

Love Eternal willleap onto PCs via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5|4 in 2025 with English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, and Russian language support.

To learn more about Love Eternal, please visit the official website, follow @LoveEternalGame and @YsbrydGames, and search #LoveEternalGame on social media.

About Ysbryd Games

Publisher Ysbryd Games delivers games with stories that have the heart and soul to stay with players for a lifetime, underlined by captivating gameplay and striking aesthetics.

About brlka

brlka is a two-person team comprised of developer Toby Alden and artist Sam Alden. They create platformers with unique, surprising elements. Love Eternal is their first title.

Everything Revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct

The Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct just wrapped up, and here’s an overview of everything revealed in today’s double feature.

The Xbox Games Showcase – which you can watch on-demand below – featured returns to beloved series with Gears of War: E-Day and Doom: The Dark Ages, fresh looks at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Perfect Dark, State of Decay 3, South of Midnight, Avowed, a reveal for Starfield: Shattered Space, and much more. The show also revealed the release date of The War Within, the next expansion for World of Warcraft

The first Showcase featuring games from our portfolio of studios across Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios – in addition to our third-party partners – players were treated to premieres and new updates for dozens of games, many of which will be available on Game Pass.

And from our partners, there was a world-premiere look at gameplay from AC: Shadows, an introduction to your future party members in the long-awaited Dragon Age: The Veilguard as well as debuts and updates from upcoming gems like Mixtape, Winter Burrow, and Expedition 33 among many others.

Players also got a look at the gameplay reveal of the brand-new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. You can view the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct for a deeper dive here.

Plus, we revealed three new Xbox Series X|S console options joining our current lineup this holiday season in select markets. We’ll share market availability and regional Estimated Retail Pricing (ERP) when we share preorder details in the coming months.

Xbox Wire:

For more information on everything revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, please check out the full recap on Xbox Wire as well as deeper-dive dedicated Xbox Wire posts for Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, and South of Midnight

A week of Official Xbox Podcast Showcase specials:

Beginning Tuesday, June 11, the Official Xbox Podcast will air podcasts throughout the week featuring discussions with developers and even deeper looks at some of the exciting games from the show, starting with Avowed and followed by Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. An episode a day will drop at 3am AEST on Xbox’s YouTube channel and podcast services, and easily found on Xbox Wire.

Dive Deeper into The Zone with the New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Trailer

KYIV, Ukraine — June 9, 2024 — GSC Game World is thrilled to present a brand-new trailer, in partnership with the latest Xbox Showcase, for the highly anticipated survival shooter, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, set for release on September 5, 2024.

The trailer, voiced entirely in Ukrainian, presents many new details and insights into the experience of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in a way which many players of the franchise will be instantly familiar with. As players step into the shoes of a lone stalker named Skif, they must navigate a perilous and enigmatic environment teeming with dangerous mutants, hazardous radiation, and treacherous human factions.

This new trailer is packed with brand-new reveals, showcasing a variety of experiences from diverse locations to encounters with mutants and arch-anomalies. Players will also see hubs where they can rest and prepare for their next intense mission. The in-game footage is interspersed with narrative bits, highlighting the importance of the non-linear storyline in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Aptly named “The Time of Opportunities,” the trailer reflects the boundless potential within this unforgiving landscape. How will you see the Zone? And how will She remember you?

Please stay tuned for additional announcements throughout the summer as we share more about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. This trailer marks the beginning of an exciting journey of reveals and updates leading up to the release.

Since the very start of Russia’s full-fledged war against our country, GSC Game World has been supporting Ukraine in all the ways we could. For those willing to do the same, we recommend following a link to the official charity fund of Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine himself – https://u24.gov.ua/

About S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the latest installment in the acclaimed series that has captivated millions of players globally. This new entry combines first-person shooter elements with immersive sim mechanics and horror, delivering a uniquely intense experience. Featuring unprecedented scale, advanced graphics, and a rich, atmospheric adventure, it promises to be the ultimate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. journey.

About GSC Game World

GSC Game World, a Ukrainian video game developer, was founded in 1995 and is renowned for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Cossacks series. The studio is committed to delivering top-tier gaming experiences and is currently focused on the upcoming release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Worldwide Reveal: Essential Intel on Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was just revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase and Black Ops 6 Direct! Set to launch on October 25, Black Ops 6 takes players to a new setting – the early ’90s, where nothing is what it seems and going rogue is the only way to discover the truth.

Check out the reveal trailer below:

The Black Ops 6 Campaign blends the rich and gritty history of previous Black Ops titles with returning and new characters, mission variety, and ’90s-themed gadgets.

Black Ops 6 will also offer a massive amount of Multiplayer content at launch, including 16 brand-new Multiplayer maps on Day One, testing players’ skills with new innovations like Omnimovement and Intelligent Movement, increased enemy hit zones, an incredible lineup of new gear, HUD optimizations, and the return of Theater Mode and Classic Prestige. 

Black Ops 6 also brings back the fan-favorite Round-Based-Zombies mode, with two brand new maps at launch and a host of secrets to discover.

Check out full deep-dive game details via the Black Ops 6 Direct below:

Head to the Call of Duty blog for full reveal details. For details on the available game editions, check out the Black Ops 6 pre-order editions and benefits blog.

Bethesda Releases First Look at DOOM: The Dark Ages, New Details on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Starfield’s Shattered Space Expansion and More at the Xbox Games Showcase

Here’s a recap of what was unveiled today:

DOOM: The Dark Ages

id Software revealed the latest entry into its critically acclaimed DOOM franchise – DOOM®: The Dark Ages. This single-player, action first-person shooter and prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal will see players step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, the ultimate super weapon of Gods and Kings, in a medieval war against Hell.

Players will shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weaponry, including the all-new, versatile Shield Saw. Tear across the demon-infested battlefields in vicious, grounded combat inspired by the original DOOM. Take flight atop the fierce Mecha Dragon and beat titanic demons to a pulp in the massive Atlan mech. DOOM: The Dark Ages, the cinematic origin story of the Slayer’s rage, is coming to Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, PC and PlayStation 5 in 2025.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ Reveals Pivotal, Cinematic Moment

Today, MachineGames revealed a new intense, in-game scene in its upcoming adventure game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™This reveal showcased a pivotal, snowy showdown where Indiana Jones and Gina Lombardi make a discovery deep in the Himalayas. This cinematic provided a preview of how the game’s narrative-driven elements and collaboration with Lucasfilm games helps brings a new, authentic Indiana Jones experience.

In Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, players step into the boots of the iconic adventurer, Indiana Jones, in a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade™ to uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can beat them to it – Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch later this year, so stay tuned for updates.

Starfield – Bethesda Game Studios Reveals Shattered Space Expansion and June Update

Today Bethesda Game Studios revealed the first details for Starfield: Shattered Space, the new story expansion for Starfield.  A mysterious power stirs in the city of Dazra, the capital of House Va’Ruun’s hidden homeworld. Investigate a frightening cosmic threat, explore a new planet, and find unique weapons, spacesuits, and gear in this all-new adventure. 

Also announced during today’s showcase is Starfield’s June Update. Available to download tonight on PC and Console, Starfield’s June update includes the launch of Creations, new bounty hunting features and all new Trackers Alliance missions, enhanced melee combat, and more. 

Creations brings official mod support to Starfield. Players can now discover and play new content from Creators and Bethesda Game Studios directly in-game through the Creations menu. The Creation Kit, the official toolkit for Starfield, is also now available to download for free on Steam and puts the power to create new content in the community’s hands. Anyone in the community can make Creations and upload them to the Creations platform.

Fallout 76 – Skyline Valley Available on June 12

Bethesda Game Studios is excited to announce Fallout 76’s next major expansion, Skyline Valley, is launching on June 12 across all platforms for free for all Fallout 76 players. For the first time, Skyline Valley expands the map of Fallout 76 southward to the brand-new Shenandoah region where players investigate the cause of an electrical storm circling overhead and unveil the mystery around Vault 63, where they will meet its dwellers and discover a shocking new Ghoul type – The Lost.

Fallout 76: Skyline Valley lets players explore a wholly new region showcasing the rolling hills of Shenandoah and uncover a new storyline that introduces the vault dwellers of Vault 63 – Ghouls. In this upcoming expansion, players will encounter a new enemy type, a supercharged Ghoul with electrifying weapons and armor and expose their mysterious origins. Through chasing storms in Dangerous Pastimes, a new Public Event, and battling a new Region Boss, the Storm Goliaths, it’s raining new content and stories to play with Fallout 76: Skyline Valley.

Fallout 76: Skyline Valley will be available on June 12 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and 4. Fallout 76 is also available on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra.

The Elder Scrolls Online – There’s Something for Everyone in New Trailer

To celebrate the The Elder Scrolls Online’s 10 Year Anniversary,Zenimax Online Studios  premiered a new gameplay trailer highlighting the many ways new and old players can enjoy ESO and the incredible community that comes with it. Additionally, the trailer announced that The Elder Scrolls Online’s subscription, ESO Plus, is free for anyone from now through June 19. This trial of ESO Plus includes all past Chapters, aside from Gold Road for all platforms and Necrom on consolesas well as access to all previous DLC content that has been added to ESO since launch in 2014.

Earlier this month, The Elder Scrolls Online’s newest Chapter, Gold Road launched on PC bringing 30 hours of new main quest content featuring the new zone of West Weald, a new system, Scribing, and concludes the story which began with 2023’s Shadows Over Morrowind saga with the story of Ithelia, the Forgotten Prince. The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is now available on PC and Mac and will be arriving to Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 18.