This past weekend, gamers showed up to share their passion for all things video games at IGN Live, an in-person, fan-focused event celebrating gaming culture, and Snail Games' developer Studio Sirens was on stage during the live broadcast and present on the exhibition floor with an ARK: Aquatica-themed booth.

On Saturday, Head of Studio Sirens and Lead Game Designer Matt Kohl took to the IGN Live main stage to discuss the decade-long journey of the dino-survival ARK franchise. During the panel, Kohl surprised fans by revealing a brand new trailer from the upcoming Steam DLC for ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: Aquatica, a non-canonical underwater expansion to the original ARK title from 2015. The trailer showcased first-look footage captured in-game, showing off large underwater biomes, and several of the 20 new creatures which can be tamed by players. The trailer features original music by Gareth Coker, composer of the ARK: Survival Evolved theme.

Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has revealed its new open-world action-adventure collectible RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The game is set to launch worldwide on multiple platforms simultaneously including mobile, as well as exclusively on PlayStation 5 for consoles and Steam for PC. Fans can pre-register and explore new information by visiting the game's official brand site: 7origin.netmarble.com/. Mobile pre-registration via the App Store and Google Play will begin at a later time.

Based on The Seven Deadly Sins, the popular Japanese manga and anime IP that has reached 55 million copies in global sales worldwide, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin follows the success of The Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS, a RPG that surpassed 70 million downloads around the globe. Developed by the same team, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will feature a multiverse storyline original to the game and an expansive open world across the continent of Britannia, allowing players to collect heroes from The Seven Deadly Sins and Four Knights of the Apocalypse to customize their combat style and shape their own adventure. The game has been optimized to deliver a premium open-world RPG experience across various platforms. At launch, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will support 12 languages, ensuring accessibility for players around the globe.

NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon), a global leader in online games, announced that ARC Raiders, a highly anticipated new game from the company's Stockholm-based Embark Studios, will be released globally on PC and consoles on October 30, 2025. ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure that lets players carve their own path and write their own story, in an expansive PvPvE sandbox. Players take on the role of Raiders - rogue gunslingers who navigate a crumbling world filled with towering ARC machines, rival Raiders, and the ever-present threat of ambush.

With high-tension combat and an expansive world filled with mystery and opportunity, players scavenge the lethal surface and build their home in the underground neighborhood of Speranza. In both solo and squad play, where up to three players can join forces, each run becomes a balance of risk and reward. The release date was announced at the Summer Game Fest live show in Los Angeles, with a brand-new trailer, which gives players a glimpse into the chaos, camaraderie, and enemies that await them this fall.

Megabit and BKOM Studios have released an all-new trailer for Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults, showcasing brand new gameplay for the epic and unique hack-and-slash action-RPG based on Paizo's Tabletop Adventure Path.

The all new gameplay reinforces the challenges players will face as four iconics unite to conquer a sprawling mega-dungeon teeming with monstrous threats, hidden secrets and unforgettable encounters. The nonstop battles are endless as players fight through sinister spider lairs, face cunning foes in tactical squad combat, collaborate to survive environmental hazards and confront towering bosses in heart-pounding showdowns.

Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, and developer Arctic Hazard today released an all-new story trailer for their upcoming Viking-age, turn-based tactical title NORSE: Oath of Blood, following its debut during the IGN Live event on June 7, 2025. The story trailer dives into the dark age of Norway, giving fans their first taste of the rich, historically immersive narrative of the game, penned by award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian. Tune in to the IGN Live interview with the developers from Arctic Hazard to hear more about the story driving the gritty Viking saga. Currently in development for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, NORSE: Oath of Blood is scheduled for release in North America and Europe in 2025, and is currently available for wishlisting on PC storefronts.

Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of dark age Norway in NORSE: Oath of Blood, a turn-based tactics game that plunges players into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and usurps his high seat, Gunnar's path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honor and justice.

Kwalee, a leading UK games publisher, and acclaimed independent studio Out of the Blue are thrilled to unveil Call of the Elder Gods, a Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and the highly anticipated sequel to 2020's Call of the Sea. Set 30 years after the first game, players join Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a gripping journey to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of their loved ones. Call of the Elder Gods expands far beyond the island setting of its predecessor, transporting players through time and space to the far corners of the world.

Alongside the announcement, Kwalee and Out of the Blue have released a new trailer featuring in-game footage and a cinematic narrated by Harry Everhart, voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, as he reflects on the dark secrets he uncovered in Call of the Sea and his determination to keep them buried.

Just in time for the start of outdoor pool season, developer studio Boxelware is opening the gates to Aquapark Tycoon, at least for a sneak peek! From now on, players can dive into the refreshing fun and try out the new tycoon game from the indie developer - known for its successful debut title Avorion - through an extensive demo.

The demo of Aquapark Tycoon offers plenty of fun for all fans of the genre! Players can prove their skills as aquapark managers and design a water park entirely to their own vision: from pools for young and old to spectacular slides and a wellness area featuring a wide range of saunas.

More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players.

As of today, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is now available in Avowed, EVERSPACE 2, F1 25, STORROR Parkour Pro, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Torque Drift 2, and Wreckfest 2, multiplying frame rates for GeForce RTX 50 Series gamers, and enabling other GeForce RTX gamers to accelerate performance with DLSS Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution. Additionally, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad and Revenge of the Savage Planet are available now with DLSS Super Resolution.

The wait is over! Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, the cozy-meets-complex blend of automation and real-time strategy, is out now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, delivering its complete and most polished version yet. Developed by Massive Miniteam and published by HandyGames, Oddsparks invites players to explore strange fantasy worlds, tame the terrain, and build sprawling logistics systems using a delightful crew of Sparks, tiny, oddball helpers that carry, craft, clean, and even defend your base.

From towering trains to botanical production lines, from base defense battles to sandbox-style customization, Oddsparks 1.0 is automation unleashed.

GeForce NOW is turning up the heat this summer with a hot new deal. For a limited time, save 40% on six-month Performance memberships and enjoy premium GeForce RTX-powered gaming for half a year. Members can jump into all the action this summer, whether traveling or staying cool at home. Eleven new games join the cloud this week, headlined by the highly anticipated launch of Capcom's Onimusha 2 and Netmarble's Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. That's not all - Honkai Star Rail's latest update is available to play in the cloud this week.

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With the Performance membership, gamers can stream at up to 1440p resolution, experience ultrawide support and play in sessions of up to six hours - all without the need for the latest hardware. For a limited time, gamers can get all of these premium features for just $29.99 when signing up for a six-month Performance membership.

Anno 117: Pax Romana, the upcoming new installment for the Anno franchise, revealed all-new gameplay showing new features and heightened possibilities players can expect. Launching later this year simultaneously for Windows PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Anno 117: Pax Romana invites you to step into the Roman Empire and build a thriving civilization from a small settlement.

In the game, the Emperor has appointed you as governor, tasked with developing provinces in the Roman-based Latium and Celtic-inspired Albion. You'll be able to choose which region you start with and work to build a small settlement into a civilization that spans both regions. You'll be able to build and design your settlements in greater scale, detail, and flexibility than ever before in the franchise, with all the architectural marvels associated with the height of the Roman Empire. This means big additions like a colosseum and aqueducts, as well as smaller scale detail, such as children playing with dogs.

More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, our GeForce RTX 50 Series performance multiplier, is now available in over 125 games and apps. Today, at Computex 2025, we revealed that another 10 games are launching with day-one support, 7 of which will be released this month. In each, DLSS Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution are also available, ensuring every GeForce RTX gamer can accelerate frame rates and receive the best possible experience.

Additionally, we're announcing that the critically acclaimed DOOM: The Dark Ages is adding immersive path-traced effects and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in June, further enhancing image quality for PC gamers. And NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, one of the top 10 most played Steam games each and every week, is doing the same on May 22nd. So keep on reading to learn about the DLSS and RTX technologies coming to DOOM: The Dark Ages, F1 25, FBC: Firebreak, inZOI, LIGHT OF MOTIRAM, MindsEye, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Portal with RTX, RoadCraft, Splitgate 2, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and creator apps Chaos Enscape and Autodesk VRED.

Data drawn from a new in-game poll called Play2Act showed evidence that gaming has the potential to incentivize greener habits among gamers. 79 percent of those respondents who had played games with green messages or environmental content reported making at least one positive behavioural change after playing these games. Among these players, 47 percent report reducing their environmental impact through energy use or public transport, while 34 percent report making greener consumption choices.

Launched in September 2024, Play2Act is a poll embedded in popular games, designed to explore the role of games in tackling the climate and nature crises. The initiative was developed by PlanetPlay, a not-for-profit platform that contributes to environmental action through games, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive today announced that the highly anticipated next chapter in the studio's legendary Killing Floor franchise, Killing Floor 3, will launch worldwide on July 24 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation 5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. Following a delay from the game's original March 25 release date, the development team has been focused on using the additional time to address feedback from the player community. Since the delay, the studio has shared updates directly with fans showing progress in everything from design, artwork, UI and animations. Additional development updates will be shared via the game's official forums and social channels, further demonstrating the team's commitment to evaluating player feedback and being transparent with their progress. Digital pre-orders for the Standard, Deluxe and Elite Nightfall Editions have been reinstated and are currently live on the respective platform store pages.

"Since delaying the launch of Killing Floor 3, we've dedicated the additional development time to responding to the community's feedback, ensuring the next chapter in the much-loved cult action/horror franchise lives up to our shared vision," said Bryan Wynia, Creative Director at Tripwire Interactive. "The support from our fans has been incredible, and with the new July 24th release date in sight, we're thrilled to bring that vision to players not just at launch, but through the continued support of new features and content that is a hallmark of our studio."

A quarter century after the release of the historical grand strategy game that launched an empire, the Europa Universalis enters a dramatic new era with Europa Universalis V. Paradox Interactive's flagship historical series about the early modern world is being updated with a fresh, new version for a new generation, a game that dares you to be ambitious.

Designed over five years by Paradox Tinto, Europa Universalis V builds on 25 years of tradition and experience to deliver the same captivating empire building and alternate histories that have been the hallmark of Paradox's grand strategy games. Europa Universalis V has been crafted with the devoted Paradox fan in mind, incorporating feedback delivered by the fan community over a year of public discussion, and giving this dedicated audience a voice in the realization of this new vision.

MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Afterconflict, a brutally realistic Cold War-era tactical FPS set in an alternate late-stage World War III. Developed with military simulation purists in mind, Afterconflict puts players into the boots of NATO and Warsaw Pact soldiers locked in unforgiving battle across the scarred landscapes of a divided Europe.

As a first taste of the game's meticulous realism, a new Tech Demo is now available on Steam. Players can try their hand at the game's Firing Range—though mastering even basic shooting mechanics won't come easy. Every bullet counts, and every weapon demands respect, with authentic ballistics, damage modeling, reloading, and wear mechanics that leave no room for run-and-gun shortcuts. The advanced dynamic lighting will also dramatically affect visibility and performance.

Prepare for humanity's next giant leap in Horizon Journey, an ambitious open-world survival game set on a stunningly authentic recreation of Mars, launching on Steam on June 27, 2025. Developed using real NASA imagery, Horizon Journey challenges players to colonise the infamous Red Planet. Future pioneers can get an early taste of Martian life during the upcoming Steam Next Fest in June, with a playable demo available shortly before the event kicks off!

In Horizon Journey, players step into the boots of a member of the 17th Endeavor Mission in the year 2053. Your mission: survive the hostile Martian environment, establish a foothold for humanity, and begin the monumental task of terraforming. This is not just another sci-fi backdrop; Horizon Journey offers a vast, explorable Mars rendered with unparalleled realism, presenting unique survival challenges drawn from the planet's actual conditions.

More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week and next, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation will be multiplying frame rates in MechWarrior 5: Clans, New World: Aeternum, and Spirit of the North 2.

Additionally, DLSS Super Resolution is available now or coming soon to Bodycam, Lost Skies, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, and Necrophosis. You can also enjoy them all with a new GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, which will hit shelves through our add-in-card, system, OEM, and retail partners starting May 19 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time.

Independent Developer Raccoon Logic have today launched the Cosmic Hoarder edition of sci-fi adventure Revenge of the Savage Planet on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC - with the standard crash landing on 8th May. Playable in both singleplayer and co-op (couch and online), Revenge of the Savage Planet sees you abandoned on an alien planet with no job and no plan, after Alta Interglobal, your now former employer, deems your mission to colonise space too costly, leaving you to scavenge your way across four unique (and savage) planets in an attempt to return home.

Pioneers heading into deep space today with the Cosmic Hoarder edition will receive the Cinco de Mayo Trash Panda skin (First Month Only), Shama Lama's D.I.A.P.E.R (Ding Dong Influencer Accelerator Program Extreme Routine) 4 New Missions, HR Enforcer Deluxe Suit, Gold Lamé Space Suit, and the Official digital Soundtrack and Artbook.

Welcome to the first full week of the month of May, a week that brings with it a large amount of new releases, even though none of them really stands out. This week's major release puts you in charge of a kingdom as its ruler, for better or worse. If a kingdom is too much, maybe a dutchy is more your cup of tea? No? Then how about some trench warfare? All too antiquated for you? How about building your own moving village? Or maybe you'd rather go for a walk at midnight or descend into darkness? If none of these suits your taste, maybe this week's other releases will fill that new game void?

Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall / This week's major release / Thursday 8 May
Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall is a cinematic kingdom management game. Take on the role of a King, manage resources, support your loved ones, and make difficult decisions to see your kingdom prosper or fail. Dive into a Slavic-folklore inspired world and deal with a queue of petitioners who will bring trouble, help, or laughter into your throne room. Decide whether to help them with their problems, or conserve resources for more important matters. Steam link

2K Games just announced that Borderlands will launch almost two weeks earlier than expected, moving the release date from September 23 to September 12. Nothing else regarding the release seems to have changed, with even the launch trailer even remaining unchanged with the old September 23 release date still present. 2K Games and Gearbox haven't specified a reason for the release date switch-up, but it's currently theorized that the looter-shooter was moved to make space for the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Rumors and leaks previously indicated that GTA VI would launch sometime around October or November 2025, and we previously reported that game developers were already nervous about launching games within at least two weeks of the launch of GTA VI. The concern was that GTA VI would overshadow any other games that released even remotely close to it. It seems as though even a genre giant like Borderlands 4 isn't immune to this effect. Currently, the only concrete information about the GTA VI launch date is a confirmation that it will launch in "Autumn 2025," and indications are that the PC version will only arrive in early 2026. Borderlands 4, on the other hand, will have a simultaneous multi-platform launch, coming to Steam, Epic Games, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on day one—there has been talk of a Nintendo Switch 2 port, but that release date is thus far unknown. Along with the new launch date, 2K Games has also announced that it will host a Borderlands 4 gameplay showcase on April 30 at 14:00 PT (21:00 UTC).

Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce the launch date for the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad - currently scheduled for May 21. A new trailer was released today to celebrate the upcoming release across all mobile platforms, as well as on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Windows Launcher. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East. Launch timing for Asia will be announced this year.

Steam players who would like to start their journey now can purchase a Founder's Pack that offers Early Access and other exclusive in-game content. Details about the Founder's Packs can be found on the official game page on Steam. Mobile players can pre-register through the App Store and Google Play Store on iOS and Android devices ahead of the grand launch.

Developer ClockStone and publisher Headup are announcing their engineering puzzle and creative sandbox game Bridge Constructor Studio will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox this summer. The game originally launched on Meta Quest at the end of last year.

Bridge Constructor Studio is the latest entry in the best-selling Bridge Constructor series. Players put their engineering skills to the test as they design their own constructions in animated 3D mini-dioramas, then start the simulation to watch their creations face the ultimate stability challenge.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the highly-anticipated debut by French independent studio Sandfall Interactive, and published by Kepler Interactive (Tchia, Sifu, Pacific Drive), is now available to purchase worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (available now with Xbox Game Pass) and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Featuring an original, fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France, Expedition 33 delivers an emotional, cinematic story brought to life by an incredible voice cast of both video game and cinematic talent in both English and French, including Charlie Cox, Jennifer English, Ben Starr and Andy Serkis. Featuring innovative reactive turn-based battles and deep character build customization, players will embark on a journey across a world of wonder filled with stunning locations, secrets and challenging side content, connected by a fully navigable explorable world map.

Take a bow! The hand-crafted world of Once Upon a Puppet takes center stage today as the game officially launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck. The Nintendo Switch version will be released early June 2025, giving players just a bit more time before the curtains rise on the portable stage. We will be updating you on the exact release date in the coming weeks.

Developed by Flatter Than Earth and published by Daedalic Entertainment, Once Upon a Puppet invites players into a magical theatrical realm full of danger, discovery, and unexpected transformations. Combining inventive thread-based mechanics, dual-character puzzles, and a rich, hand-animated world, the game offers a heartfelt and eerie journey through a forgotten puppet kingdom.