Super Duper Gamer Team Entertainment: 2025

Lara Croft Swaps Tombs for Tilt: Tomb Raider Pinball Hits... Pinball FX!

Summer of Gaming just got a little more adventurous, and a lot more... bouncy (or should I say ricochet'ish?) with the launch of the new Tomb Raider Pinball Pack in Pinball FX. Whether you’ve been flipping paddles for years or just dipping into the pinball world for the first time, this latest addition from Zen Studios is an easy win.

The best part? Pinball FX is totally free to download, and the Tomb Raider Pinball Pack clocks in at just $9.99... giving you access to two beautifully designed tables packed with action, nostalgia, and plenty of ways to chase high scores.

Here’s a quick look at... Pinball FX - Tomb Raider Pinball

What’s in the Pack?

Adventures of Lara Croft This is your high-octane, globe-trotting adventure table. Relive iconic moments from the Tomb Raider franchise as you blast through ancient ruins, fight enemies, and unlock mythical artifacts with precision shots and clever combo chains.
Secrets of Croft Manor A slower-paced but equally rich table where curiosity rewards the bold. Explore hidden chambers, uncover family secrets, and help Lara prepare for her next big expedition—all within the shadowy elegance of her ancestral home.

Each table is layered with unique goals, cinematic flourishes, and dynamic physics... true to Zen Studios’ signature style. The blend of pinball mechanics and franchise fanfare gets two thumbs up.

A Shoutout to the Pinball Warriors

We’ve shared a suggestion with Pinball FX’s community manager: Consider giving the high scorers more shine! These players put in real work on the paddles, and a public leaderboard spotlight or seasonal showcase could really elevate the competiton. Let's just say... they're considering it!

For newcomers, the fun doesn't stop here! The beautiful thing about Pinball FX, is that it's a gaming platform in... itself. Tomb Raider Pinball is the latest offering among dozens of themed tables in Zen Studios’ expanding collection... that includes Marvel, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more. So whether you’re flipping for nostalgia, Lara’s legacy, or just craving that sweet clack of a perfectly timed save, Tomb Raider Pinball is an easy recommendation.

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FTS: 'Painkiller' Launches October 9 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

3D REALMS’ PAINKILLER LAUNCHES OCTOBER 9 ON PC, PLAYSTATION 5 & XBOX SERIES X|S

The reimagined classic action-shooter is available to pre-order now, featuring an array of bonus character and weapon skins!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 24, 2025 – Mark your calendar for a trip to purgatory! Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have revealed that Painkiller, the modern reimagining of the classic action franchise featuring co-op gameplay, will launch on October 9, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the game’s Standard and Deluxe Editions are available today on digital storefronts, with the Standard Edition also available to pre-order on PlayStation and Xbox at physical retailers. Get a fresh look at the carnage that awaits in the brand-new pre-order trailer!

The Standard Edition of Painkiller is available to pre-order digitally today for $39.99 and includes the “Iron Crusade” skin pack as a pre-order bonus, featuring skins for all four characters - Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch - along with skins for six weapons: the Electrodriver, Stakegun, Shotgun, SMG, Hand Cannon and Rocket Launcher. Physical pre-orders of the Standard Edition on consoles will come with the retail-exclusive “Burnished Pride” weapons pack, which includes additional gold skins for those six weapons.

Painkiller’s Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order digitally today for $49.99 and comes with the “Iron Crusade” pre-order bonus skin pack, as well as three additional post-launch DLCs, each including six weapon skins and four character skins.

Welcome to Purgatory! You’ve been sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven, but the Voice of the Creator is giving you one chance to redeem yourself. Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons. Battle across gruesome gothic environments to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.

Key Features

Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel - the Nephilim.
Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.

Painkiller is coming to PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam on Oct. 9, 2025. Physicaly copies will be available here. * * * The Deluxe includes the season pass.

This game was a beast back in the day—gave me Doom and Serious Sam vibes without trying to copy either. With a $39.99 price tag, I’m hoping it absolutely delivers and then some. When you’re reviving a classic, you’ve gotta go all in to make it feel like more than just a nostalgia trip—the Tomb Raider reboots nailed that. Honestly, the next throwback that comes to mind is Duke Nukem, but I’m not sure he’d survive in today’s gaming climate without being a changed man.

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Inside a Rebellion of Circuits & Steel: Robots at Midnight Hits Hard!

Robots at Midnight is available on PC & Xbox

If your summer needs a fresh adventure, Robots at Midnight is one of those hidden indie gems you shouldn’t miss. This action RPG from Finish Line Games puts you in the sneakers of Zoe—an agile, tough, and curious hero—waking up on the ruined luxury planet of Yob. What used to be a high-tech paradise is now crawling with rogue robots, fragmented factions, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Catch our gameplay coverage right here... right now and see why this $19.99 adventure is a great pick for anyone craving sci-fi action with personality.

You’ll face off against corrupted AI gangs, spar with towering bosses, and bounce between lore-rich areas controlled by groups like the human-engineered Brass Thorn Coalition, the intense Chrome Ecclesiasts, and the mysterious Null Protocol. The combat? Fast, fluid, and fun to learn—with stylish momentum-based movement powered by Zoe’s space-gauntlet, The MITT.

Now, I’ve gotta say—those first moments on the ship? A little too dim and dreamlike for my taste. Even with the sun technically shining after the fact, it felt dull. Increasing the vibrancy once Zoe awakens, would really help the world and help the characters pop (brightness was increased to 0.75). Still, once you're out in the wild, it’s a whole different energy with a beautiful toonish artstyle!

Whether you're new to the genre or a seasoned dodge-roller, Robots at Midnight brings charm, challenge, and a whole lot of style to your summer playlist.

Story 5
Replay Value 5
Fun Factor 4
Price 5

4.75 out of 5 Cool Points