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FTS: NIS Announces Etrange Overlord from the creator of Disgaea!
FTS: 3D Realms' "Painkiller" Launches Today (PC, PS5, XSX)
PREPARE FOR PAIN! PAINKILLER BLASTS ONTO PLAYSTATION 5, XBOX SERIES X|S & STEAM TODAY
Check out the launch trailer and grab your friends for a brutal co-op action shooter experience!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 21, 2025 – Painkiller is back! Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios are excited today to launch this over-the-top, adrenaline-fueled, reimagined action shooter video game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Painkiller stays true to the franchise’s origins with fast-paced action, brutal enemies, diverse weapons of punishment, and towering gothic environments, all while pushing the series forward in bold ways with a heart-pounding campaign designed for co-op multiplayer and a challenging new roguelike game mode.
So what are you waiting for? We’re all going to Purgatory!
The Standard Edition of Painkiller is available today for $39.99|£34.99|€39.99. Players can also grab the Deluxe Edition of Painkiller for $49.99|£44.99|€49.99, which includes the base game plus the Season Pass featuring three additional post-launch DLCs, each including six weapon skins and four character skins.
Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons that can be upgraded and customized in multiple ways with devastating results in Painkiller! Battle across gruesome gothic levels 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: Upgrade and customize your weapons to expand your arsenal, use tarot cards to power up your abilities, and team up with friends to obliterate all foes.
- Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinct characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
- Rogue Angel Mode: Survive a brutal roguelike mode, separate from the main campaign, where you and your friends will advance through handcrafted arenas and take on epic bosses while collecting tarot cards, weapons and items along the way.
Painkiller is available now, so grab some friends and get it in!
FTS: "Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition" Announced, Launching Oct. 24 (Consoles)
FAST & FURIOUS: ARCADE EDITION ANNOUNCED, LAUNCHING OCTOBER 24, 2025, ON CONSOLES
High-Speed, Adrenaline-Fueled Arcade Racing Comes Home!
MINNEAPOLIS – Aug. 13, 2025 – Get ready to hop into the driver’s seat of one of the most thrilling action franchises in the world! Inspired by the saga from Universal Pictures, Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition brings the high-octane excitement of the original Fast & Furious arcade title home to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 24, 2025! Race through exciting environments in single-player, or grab a friend and experience the nonstop arcade rivalry in two-player split-screen local multiplayer!
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition delivers high-speed racing and pedal-to-the-metal action straight from the arcade to consoles! Hit the road in legendary cars including the Dodge Charger, Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 KR, Ford GT, Bronco DR, Jeep Wrangler and more - plus customize your car with unique color schemes.
Race through each of the original arcade game’s tracks solo or in split-screen with a friend and discover destructible environments, branching paths, and sneaky shortcuts that can shake up any race and reward risk-takers. Take on thrilling challenges with high-stakes objectives like intercepting a missile in the Swiss Alps or grounding a plane in the heart of Hong Kong.
Key Game Features
- High-Speed, Adrenaline-Fueled Arcade Racing - Race across high-intensity tracks in licensed supercars with cinematic style, drifting, nitro boosts, and precision driving that captures the thrill of the original arcade classic.
- The Top-Tier Arcade Racer, Brought to Consoles - Experience the full-throttle thrills of the arcade game at home, now optimized for consoles and with the same explosive action that made the original a fan favorite in arcades.
- Race Iconic Vehicles - Hit the road in 8 legendary cars including the Dodge Charger, Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 KR, Ford GT, Bronco DR, Jeep Wrangler, and more.
- Customize Your Look, Your Way - Style your ride with custom vehicle color schemes that let you stand out on the track and represent your personality.
- Race Together in Local Multiplayer - Grab a friend and hit the track with 2 players in split-screen local multiplayer, bringing the arcade rivalry home with side-by-side action and nonstop competition.
- Dominate Fierce High-Intensity Courses - Burn rubber through all the original tracks in bold, diverse environments that push your driving skills to the limit.
- Tackle Secret Missions Around the World - Complete bonus challenges with explosive objectives like stopping a missile in the Swiss Alps or grounding a plane in Hong Kong.
- Unleash Chaos with Hidden Shortcuts - Discover destructible environments, branching paths, and sneaky shortcuts that shake up every race and reward risk-taking drivers.
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition launches on October 24, 2025. It is developed by Cradle Games and published by GameMill Entertainment, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences.
33 Immortals: The $20 Game That Could Become a Legendary Adventure
In an age where AAA games often come with a $70 price tag, 33 Immortals offers a refreshing alternative — delivering epic, fast-paced fun for just... $19.99. Developed by Thunder Lotus Games (the creators of Spiritfarer), 33 Immortals combines action, survival, and mythology into a wild 33-player co-op roguelike experience that feels massive without draining your wallet. Affordable is the name of my game, you can snag a meal and 33 Immortals for less than $30 bucks to kick off the weekend!
Whether you’re playing on console or PC, 33 Immortals makes it easy for you and your friends to dive into the chaos together... with a bunch of other people! It's not just the ability to play with a ton of other people... it's a fun game and you have to work together. Here's an example of the action:
Built for Long-Term Greatness
The brilliance of 33 Immortals lies not only in its immediate gameplay but also in its immense potential. With solid developer support and a dedicated player base, it could easily evolve into a game that thrives for years—much like Destiny 2 or Warframe. By the way... voice chat takes this to a whole notha level.
What could drive its success
Fresh adventures: New bosses, environments, and loot drops to keep gameplay exciting.
Seasonal events: Limited-time battles, unique rewards, or new immortals to play as.
Player-driven content: Community challenges, leaderboards, or fan-voted features.
If Thunder Lotus continues enriching the experience and players keep the lobbies buzzing, 33 Immortals could become a staple on hard drives everywhere.
A Playground for Creative Crossovers
With its mythological themes and epic scale, 33 Immortals offers endless possibilities for creative collaborations. Imagine these legendary franchises stepping into the fold:
God of War: Kratos teaming up with the Immortals? A match forged in Valhalla.
Hades: Zagreus would feel right at home slicing through hordes with dash attacks.
Undertale: Sans and Papyrus adding quirky, high-risk rewards to the mix.
Dark Souls: Survive brutal, Souls-inspired bosses in a special event.
Castlevania: Gothic horror aesthetics melding seamlessly with the art style and lore.
These crossovers could inject incredible variety while appealing to fans of iconic franchises.
Survival Is Key: Pro-Tip
While it’s tempting to focus on upgrading attacks, survival often takes center stage in 33 Immortals. Here’s a critical tip:
"Learn to dodge better than you attack." - Blu
Enemies swarm from all sides, and chaos escalates the longer you persist. Rolling, dashing, and well-timed evasions are your greatest assets. You and other players can pull eachother from the brink of defeat, but its easier to be victorious with as many badasses as possible.
Study enemy patterns. Know when to strike and when to retreat.
Perfect your dodging skills early; you’ll not only survive longer but also become the Immortal everyone wants reviving them.
At just $19.99, 33 Immortals is a chaotic, accessible, and unforgettable adventure. Packed with mythology, teamwork, and replayability, it has the potential to join the ranks of gaming greats with strong community support.
If you’re ready to take up arms against the wrath of heaven itself... There’s no better time to join the rebellion. You can jump in right now via PC or Xbox.
