The legacy of the Roman Empire flickers like a dying flame, but it is not extinguished yet. Check out the latest Europa Universalis 5 trailer to learn about the story of the upcoming Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack. Re-invigorate the faltering Roman Empire with the Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack. Europa Universalis 5’s Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack will be available on May 6, 2026.

Will you guide Byzantium through the perilous new Fate of the Phoenix disaster, or will your empire be relegated to the history books? To survive, you must master the intricacies of the new Byzantine Bureaucracies and balance the shifting ideological tides of the brand-new Latinitas vs Romanismos Societal Value. Navigate these waters successfully, and you may even foster the rise of a new Latin-Roman culture.

Alongside rich, additional features and flavor for both the Orthodox and Hellenism religions, your campaigns will look more immersive than ever. This release features an array of new art, including portraits: authentic representations for Eastern Mediterranean cultures and the Orthodox faith, unit models: regionally accurate models for Eastern Mediterranean armies, city models: breathe life into your metropolis, featuring the legendary Theodosian Walls, and event illustrations: bespoke artwork highlighting the Eastern Mediterranean, Roman culture, as well as Orthodox and Hellenistic clergy.

The throne is yours. It’s time to reawaken the empire!

Check out the Gameplay Reveal Trailer for Orbitals, a co-op retro-stylized anime sci-fi action game developed by Shapefarm. Players can take a look at new gameplay from the upcoming title with Creative Director Marcos Ramos, and Game Director Jakob Lundgren as they take on cosmic challenges together. Orbitals is launching in Summer 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Check out the Project: Mist trailer for this upcoming open-world survival game to see gameplay, threats you’ll encounter, and more. In Project: Mist, explore a remote island solo or in co-op. Build a moving train base, fight giant creatures, upgrade your gear and survive a hostile world shaped by abandoned, mysterious facilities. Project: Mist launches into Early Access on PC on May 19, 2026. A demo will be available on Steam on April 30, 2026.

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The upcoming streaming series Spider-Noir reimagines some of Marvel Comics’ most popular heroes and villains as Prohibition Era gumshoes and gangsters squaring off in New York City in 1933.

Nicolas Cage’s The Spider will battle mob boss Silvermane (Brendan Gleeson), Sandman (Jack Huston), Tombstone (Abraham Popoola), and Megawatt (Andrew Lewis Caldwell).

Spider-Noir debuts domestically on MGM+ on May 25 and then globally on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release.

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The Law is yours to break. Watch the latest Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 trailer for this RPG to see what to expect with the Loose Cannon DLC, which allows you to experience a new perspective on parts of the Bloodlines 2 story, told through the eyes of its most feared Kindred in this standalone DLC. The DLC features new playable story content, combat mechanics, and Phyre outfit.

Play as Benny Muldoon, Seattle lawman and Sheriff of a fractured Court. Ruthless, volatile, and convinced that might makes right, Benny delivers justice at gunpoint and by fist. Who would make such a man Sheriff, and how could they hope to control him?

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is available now on Steam, Epic, GoG, PlayStation 5 (PS5), and Xbox Series X/S. The Loose Cannon DLC will be available on April 27, 2026.

Don’t miss the Trailer #2 for Power Ballad, a comedic musical distributed by Lionsgate. Two fading artists find their mutual love for music once more in Power Ballad, in select theaters on May 29, with a full release on June 5.

When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney, POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.

Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. The film is directed by John Carney and produced by Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O’Flanagan, and Robert Walpole.

Power Ballad is in select theaters on May 29, with a full release on June 5.

Take a look at the ‘Qinchuan’ Hexi Expansion Gameplay Trailer for Where Winds Meet, the hit free-to-play action open-world game developed by Everstone Studio. Players can get a look at the upcoming ‘Qinchuan’ Hexi Expansion, promising new activities and vibrant locales to explore. The ‘Qinchuan’ Hexi Expansion for Where Winds Meet is launching on April 30 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), iOS, Android, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows).

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Don’t miss the Launch Trailer for The Last Cat in the Universe, a casual mining narrative-driven incremental game developed by Apamate Studio and Diora. Players will witness an AI do whatever it takes to save a mere cat on a spaceship drifting in space. Find peace amongst the chaos in The Last Cat in the Universe, available now for PC (Steam).

After finishing the main story in Pragmata, you may have noticed there’s a trophy/achievement called The Right Man For the Job which tasks you with beating the postgame mode, Unknown Signal. What it doesn’t tell you is that this also unlocks a secret ending. Here’s how to get the secret ending in Pragmata. SPOILERS abound.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Intro
0:26 – What Unknown Signal Is
1:28 – After Beating Unknown Signal
1:49 – Secret Ending
1:50 – Outro

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Get a fresh look at Airport Contraband in this latest trailer for the upcoming roguelike-simulation game. In Airport Contraband, take over the duties of a customs officer in this game where every suitcase could be a risk. Inspect documents, question passengers, scan luggage, and seize illegal goods as you try to maintain control at Caldora Airport. Will you uphold the law or profit from contraband? Airport Contraband will be available on PC, and a demo is out now on Steam.

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