Assetto Corsa EVO Version 0.7 Update Available Now

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Saras Rajpal
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Assetto Corsa EVO Version 0.7 Update Available Now

KUNOS Simulazioni and 505 Games have released version 0.7 of Assetto Corsa EVO, available now on Steam Early Access. The update adds four new cards, new tools, and more. 

Check out the trailer showcasing version 0.7 of Assetto Corsa EVO below:

The update features the following vehicles:

  • Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II
  • Datsun 240Z
  • Porsche 935
  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo Kit

The Steam page further outlines version 0.7:

Assetto Corsa EVO 0.7 introduces a milestone update of the Early Access cycle, featuring a brand-new particle system that brings smoke, dust, dirt, spray and impact effects into the driving experience, the first official release of the Assetto Corsa EVO – SDK dedicated Steam app, new multiplayer-oriented functionalities and a broad range of simulation focused, renderer, audio and gameplay refinements.

This is a release built to expand what players can do within the Assetto Corsa EVO ecosystem.

NEW PARTICLE SYSTEM

With release 0.7 thanks to the newly introduced particle system, tyre smoke now properly reacts to wheel spin, slides and drift work, dirt and gravel generate dynamic debris off-track, while wet conditions and collisions now deliver a more grounded and immersive visual response.

ASSETTO CORSA EVO SDK APP

 Version 0.7 also marks the first official step toward community-driven content creation in Assetto Corsa EVO. Dedicated to experienced and technically skilled creators, the Dedicated to experienced and technically skilled creators, the SDK application allows users to produce custom vehicles using a production pipeline closely aligned with the same technologies used internally by the development team at KUNOS Simulazioni. This first release focuses on car creation and represents the beginning of a longer-term evolution toward a more open, expandable and long-living platform. The Assetto Corsa EVO SDK app is available to all Assetto Corsa EVO users.

DAILY RACING PORTAL SAFETY RATING

Alongside release 0.7, an all-new Safety Rating System (EVO SR) has been deployed on the official Daily Racing Portal – the official multiplayer companion website of Assetto Corsa EVO. This new system has been designed to reward close and respectful racing rather than simply avoiding contact in clean air, inviting players to become very good racers, and save them from boring and over-safe driving, away from the group.

Xbox Game Pass Announces New Ultimate and Premium Game Additions for June 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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Xbox Game Pass Announces New Ultimate and Premium Game Additions for June 2026

Xbox has announced the new games that will be added to the Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate services throughout June 2026. It has also revealed which games will be leaving the service. 

The new additions are as follows:

  • Herdling – Game Pass Premium (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 4
  • Total Chaos – Game Pass Premium (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 4
  • Solarpunk – Game Pass Ultimate (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 8
  • Undisputed – Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 8
  • Persona 5 Royal – Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 9
  • Beastro – Game Pass Ultimate (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 11
  • Frog Sqwad – Game Pass Ultimate (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
    • Releases on June 11
  • Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions – Game Pass Ultimate (Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S and PC)
    • Releases on June 11
  • Junkster – Game Pass Ultimate (Xbox Series X|S, PC)

Further, the following games will leave the service:

Recently, Xbox announced that it lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 monthly to $22.99 monthly, effective immediately. PC Game Pass will also drop from $16.49 to $13.99 a month. This is seemingly part of an ongoing initiative from new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to restore faith in the brand. This will culminate on June 7 with the Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct.

During the showcase, Xbox will focus on showcasing news on its upcoming first-party games, as well as titles from its third-party partners. It’s possible this may include new looks at Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 4 Revival. Afterwards, a 30-minute direct focused entirely on Gears of War: E-Day will take place and feature new looks at it’s gameplay, story, and maybe even a release date.

Pokémon Champions Releases for iOS and Android on June 17

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Pokémon Champions Releases for iOS and Android on June 17

The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Champions will release for iOS and Android on June 17. Pre-registrations are now live. 

Pokémon Champions initially released for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April. Those who have already played the game on the other platforms can transfer their saves to the new version. In addition, to commemorate the release of the mobile versions, players can log-in and redeem Raichu and two Mega Stones until September 1. Mega Raichu X will wield the Electric Surge Abilit, while Mega Raichu Y will have the No Guard Ability.

The game is free-to-start, however, you can purchase the Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack to get increased box space, battle themes from the Pokémon: Let’s Go games, 30 teammate tickets, and 50 training tickets. There will be various modes to choose from, such as casual, ranked, and private battles, and the different ways in which you can unlock new Pokémon and upgrade them. Lastly, here’s a description of Pokémon Champions via the Nintendo eShop:

Bringing Pokémon Battles to Everyone!

Battle with Pokémon against other players in the Pokémon Champions game! These battles use familiar mechanics from previous Pokémon series games such as Pokémon types, abilities, and moves, enabling the rich and varied battle strategies you may already know and love.

Compete in Ranked Battles against players from all over the world*, or try Casual Battles for some easygoing fun. You can also have Private Battles with just your friends and family.

Pokémon Champions will be compatible with Pokémon HOME, the cloud service for the Nintendo Switch system and mobile devices. That means, in addition to the Pokémon partners available in Pokémon Champions, you can also team up with certain Pokémon brought over from past Pokémon series games and Pokémon GO.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Update 1.005 is Out Now for PC and PS5 Alongside Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S Versions

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth update 1.005

Square Enix has released the version 1.005 update for the PlayStation 5 and PC versions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth update 1.005 brings the the Streamlined Progression system and New Game – Head Start feature, bring parity between all versions of the game.

Read up on the patch notes for the update below, via Steam:

[Updates]

      • “Streamlined Progression Feature” and “New Game – Head Start” are now available.

The Streamlined Progression feature includes several enhancement options to streamline combat and exploration—like unlimited HP and MP at all times, 9,999 damage dealt to enemies during battles and minigames, and the maximum number of each item available (with some exceptions)—which can be tailored to suit the player’s preferences. The feature helps you advance through the game smoothly, not only during your first playthrough but also when you replay it.

“New Game – Head Start” allows you to start the game with level 65 characters (max level: 70) equipped with several enhanced materia.

The PC version now also supports AMD FSR upscaling, enabling more stable and detailed image processing.

We hope you apply this latest update and utilize these features to enjoy FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH’s story and refreshed game experience.

      • The Streamlined Progression feature can be toggled on or off for each option at any time from the in-game options menu.
      • This update also includes additional minor bug fixes.

Final Weapon reviewed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and gave it a 4.5/5 score, noting that this version is “a very impressive port that brings one of the generation’s best RPGs to Nintendo’s new console in great form.”

Overgeared Webtoon is Getting a New Anime Series

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Soul Kiwami
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Overgeared TEMPAL anime

REDICE Studio has announced that its Overgeared webtoon is getting a new TV anime series titled Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ (Tempal ~The Power of Items~). The new Overgeared anime will premiere in October.

TEMPAL anime key visual
©TEMPAL Animation Partners

The cast of the anime includes:

  • Tatsumaru Tachibana as Grid
  • Asami Seto as Yura

Ayako Kōno is directing the the anime at J.C. Staff, with EGG FIRM producing the series. Kenta Ihara handles the series scripts and designs the characters. Yoshikazu Iwanami is the sound director, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa is composing the music. Pony Canyon is credited for music production.

The webtoon is based on the web novel by Park Saenal. Lee Dong-Wook writes the webtoon, and Team Argo handles the art.

Yen Press published the webtoon in English under its Ize Press label and describes the story:

Youngwoo Shin is a deadbeat in real life, working odd jobs to barely pay off his loans. Even his family has written him off as a hopeless video game addict. But when he logs in to the massively popular VR game Satisfy, Youngwoo becomes Grid the Warrior…who is also painfully mediocre. Everything changes when he stumbles across a tome containing the lost knowledge of a legendary blacksmith. The catch is, using it resets all his levels! In order to survive after being forced back to square one, Grid will need to hone his skills and gather reliable allies…or not! Who needs all that when you’re decked out in god-tier items?!

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 Premieres July 4

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Soul Kiwami
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Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2

The staff of Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 confirmed the anime’s July 4 premiere on AT-X during its 8:30 p.m. JST timeslot. The anime will also stream on d Anime Store and ABEMA streaming services at that same time. 

DIALOGUE＋ performs the ending theme song “Kiseki wa Okinai (Miracles Don’t Happen).” 

The new cast members for Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 include:

  • Toshihiko Seki as Villiers Fim
  • Kenshō Ono as Sasuke
  • Kenji Akabane as Palurumo
  • Gō Shinomiya as Baltord
  • Hitomi Ueda as Tsubone
  • Junichi Suwabe as Thanatos

Norwegian singer-songwriter PelleK will perform the opening theme song. 

Katsumi Ono directs the anime at Aura Studio. Returning staff members include character designer Tōru Imanishi, monster designer Yoshihiro Nagamori, and sound director Satoshi Motoyama. Toshizo Nemoto is in charge of series scripts, Hideki Inoue is the sub-character designer, and Jia Fang Lu is the art director. New staff members also include color key artist Harue Ono, CGI director Tomotaka Aoki, and animation producer Yasuhiro Uema.

Additional staff members include:

  • Prop Design: Shinichi Miyazaki
  • Art Setting: Rika Mizoguchi, Manami Takizawa
  • Background Art: Kusanagi
  • CGI Technical Director: Norimitsu Hirosawa
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Satoshi Yamamoto
  • Photography: Chiptune
  • Editing: Yumi Jinguji
  • Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
  • Sound Production: Dax Production
  • Music Production: Pony Canyon

The anime’s cast includes:

  • Tomoaki Maeno as Arc
  • Ai Fairouz as Arianne
  • Nene Hieda as Ponta
  • Miyu Tomita as Chiyome
  • Takuya Eguchi as Danka
  • Kōsuke Toriumi as Dillan
  • Yūko Minaguchi as Glenys
  • Rumi Okubo as Eevin
  • Ryōta Takeuchi as Goemon
  • Kengo Kawanishi as Sekt
  • Daiki Hamano as Dakares
  • Saori Ōnishi as Yuriarna
  • Akira Ishida as Domitianus
  • Minoru Shiraishi as Cetrion
Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 main key visual
©秤猿鬼・オーバーラップ／骸骨騎士様II製作委員会

Ennki Hakari initially launched the novels on the Let’s be Novelists website in October 2014, and Overlap published the first volume with illustrations by KeG in June 2015, and the 10th volume in March 2022. Akira Sawano launched the manga adaptation in February 2017.

Crunchyroll describes the series as follows:

When Arc wakes up, he discovers that he has been transported to another world in the body of the character he was playing in an MMO. Looking like a suit of armor on the outside and a skeleton on the inside, he is the Skeleton Knight. If his identity is discovered, he could be mistaken for a monster and become a target! Arc decides to spend his time as a mercenary so as not to attract attention to himself. However, he’s not the kind of man who can stand idly by when he witnesses evil acts take place right before his eyes!

LucidSound LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset Review – A Seamless and Affordable Option

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Soul Kiwami
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LucidSound LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset review

A lightweight headset can be a game-changer for any gaming setup, especially if you game on multiple consoles and PC. How about a gaming headset that works out of the box with clear stereo and no need for driver or app installs? Now that’s a winner. The LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset from PowerA’s LucidSound gaming and audio sub-brand is a new option in a market full of products that could confuse gamers about their next headset. Fortunately, the LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset is a straightforward solution for gamers with multiple systems, including PlayStation 5 and PC.

Weighing just 265 grams, the LS500P is practical, flexible, and comfortable. The ultra-lightweight frame makes it feel—for lack of a better word—weightless when worn. The LS500P is also discrete with its white finish, which matches the PlayStation 5’s outer shell perfectly. After a few hours of use, it’s clear that the headset was made for an easy pick-up-and-connect experience for console gamers, but the ease of use can make it a favorite and daily driver for just about anyone.

LucidSound LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset is Easy, Reliable, and Ready Out-of-the-Box

The LS500P is very comfortable to wear with its signature ear cushions thanks to breathable materials that reduce heat buildup around the ears. The volume and game chat balance wheels are located on each of the gaming headset’s earcups, so volume control is really straightforward. The power button also doubles as the Bluetooth pairing button, as pressing and holding it for a few seconds initiates pairing with your devices. You can toggle between Wireless and Bluetooth modes by pressing and holding the left earcup button and power button at the same time, and the integrated flip-to-mute mic is located on the bottom side of the left earcup. 

The custom-tuned 50mm drivers are also great with clear and balanced stereo. Music certainly pops in this headset, and the three EQ modes—Signature Sound, Bass Boost, and FPS, let you hone in on specific sounds easily as well. You can cycle through these three EQ modes at any time by pressing the left on-earcup control button three times. I typically kept mine on Bass Boost so I can get the best sound out of music in the games I play, and it was certainly a joy to use in Forza Horizon 6 with its stellar soundtrack.

The left earcup button also lets you check the headset’s battery level or mute audio with simple button presses, while the right earcup lets monitor your mic volume for adjustments and you play/pause music tracks on any of your apps via Bluetooth, such as Spotify or YouTube Music. It’s seriously convenient to have all those features at your fingertips without software on PC, and on top of this, the headset can leverage the use of Tempest 3D Audiotech on PlayStation 5. You can still experience spatial audio by using software like Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos, however.

I can’t understate how seamless the LS500P is. The headset is ready to connect out-of-the-box with its low-latency wireless dongle, which can be connected to devices with USB-C and USB-A. Once the dongle is connected to a PlayStation 5 or PC, the pairing process is also very simple. You’re instantly connect in wireless mode by simply pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds, but if you’d like to use the headset on other devices such as Nintendo Switch 2 or mobile, you can use Bluetooth mode instead. 

A Fantastic and Affordable Headset

The LucidSound LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset is effective and affordable at its MSRP of $69.99. It’s built for long gaming sessions, but it’s also great for listening to music and podcasts while you work at home, too. The swivel earcups and adjustable design of the headset makes it a good fit for gamers. The overall design of the headset also accounts for glasses for a comfortable and seamless wear. For the price, the LS500P offers a lot of value and usability that makes it a compelling choice for gamers who aren’t audiophiles but still want a respectable headset.

The 800 mAh battery ensures that the headset lasts for quite a while on a single charge for long gaming sessions and calls. You can expect up to 50 hours in wireless mode with the dongle and up to 70 hours in Bluetooth mode before needing to charge it. This is really solid for a headset at this price point, and I’ve only had to charge it once in my first two weeks of use. If you have an efficient charging brick, charging the LS500P doesn’t take long at all. 

Overall, the LS500P is a great mid-tier option if you’re not looking for the most premium audio experience. The pairing process is seamless, the fit is comfortable, and it still delivers a really good audio experience with some flexibility with its EQ Modes. You can’t go wrong with the LS500P if you’re wanting to get more value out of your gaming experience on PS5 and PC.

The LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset is available now at PowerA.com, Amazon, and other major retailers in black and white colorways.

Disclaimer: PowerA provided a LucidSound LS500P Wireless Gaming Headset for review purposes.

The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Premieres July 4

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Soul Kiwami
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The official website for the TV anime adaptation of writer Kei Misawa and artist Natsu Mizuno’s The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration confirmed the anime’s July 4 premiere for the “Numanimation” programming block on TV Asahi and 23 affiliate channels. A new trailer was released, revealing the opening theme song “Itsuka Chanto. (Sometime, Properly.)” by Riria and ending theme song “Saishūkai (Final Episode)” by sorato.

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration main key visual
© 水埜なつ・三沢ケイ・フレックスコミックス／きみ愛製作委員会

The cast includes:

  • Yui Ishikawa as Elsa Eukrainen
  • Sōma Saitō as Julius Royus
  • Kaito Ishikawa as Jarmo Parnilla
  • Chika Anzai as Serafiina Parnilla
  • Hibiku Yamamura as Rebeka Rikkonen
  • Junya Enoki as Hannes Eukrainen
  • Ryōhei Kimura as Aleksis Josef Ralt
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Jere Ekrous
  • Daisuke Namikawa as Lucas Eukrainen
  • Mariko Kouda as Sofia Eukrainen
  • Maaya Uchida as Tanja
  • Makoto Tamura as Stim

Hitoyuki Matsui is directing the anime at Zero-G and Grass with Kaoru Suzuki credited for planning technical direction. Tomoko Konparu is handling the series scripts, while Yūko Yahiro is in charge of character design. MICHIRU is composing the music. Saber Links is working on sound production.

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Design: Sachiko Sugimoto, Toshie Kawamura, Miori Suzuki
  • Art Director: Shinobu Takahashi (Studio Acanthus)
  • Art Setting: Junichirō Nishikawa
  • Prop Setting: Taisei Sonoda
  • Color Key Artist: Makiko Kojima
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Motohiro Kunishige
  • Editing: Shun Tokuda

Misawa and Mizuno launched the manga series on the BookLive digital bookstore in February 2021. Flex Comix publishes the manga series in print and digitally in English on digital platforms, including Amazon.

Lastly, Flex Comix describes The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration as follows:

Elsa, the daughter of a fallen aristocrat, receives news.
It was a marriage proposal from Julius, a very elite nobleman.
Elsa is wondering,” Why would such a distinguished man marry me”?
But after the wedding, Julius, who had been kind and gentle up to that point, changed completely!

In a cold voice, he tells her, ”I have no intention of loving you.”

Arc System Works Teases Anime-Style Game Reveal for Anime Expo 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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Demon's Night Fever

Arc System Works has confirmed that it will announce a new anime-style game at its Anime Expo 2026 developer panel on July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. PDT. According to the description for the Arc System Works Developer Panel, game director and designer Satoshi Hirayae from studio Unite Plus will be present to reveal the new anime-style game at Anime Expo 2026.

Arc System Works and SuperNiche’s new “raising speedrun simulation RPG Demon’s Night Fever, will also be featured at the developer panel. Former Nippon Ichi Software president and Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa will be present to discuss new details about the game, which is set to launch later this year. 

Here’s an overview of Demon’s Night Fever, via Arc System Works:

Misdeed, Theft, Abduction, Plunder.
This is a tale of “Evil”, where anything goes.

Where the hero is a dull boy “Kyoshiro”, who hates the world.
And a self-proclaimed evil god having lost his powers appears to him.
Team up with the evil god and go beyond the limits of evil !
Steal! Abduct! Terminate! Let your evil show!

Guilty Gear Strive producer Ken Miyauchi will also be present to reveal updates and developer insights. Guilty Gear Strive is currently available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.

First-Person Action Survival Horror Game ILL Launches in 2027

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Soul Kiwami
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ILL

Team Clout has announced that first-person action survival horror game ILL launches in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for ILL was released at the June 2 State of Play.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

ILL is a realistic first-person action survival horror game that challenges even the most seasoned fans of the genre. The game plunges you into a grim world with an eerie, atmospheric story where every minute keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The game developers are horror experts and have experience working with well-known directors. Their work can be seen in various movies and series like Longlegs, Until Dawn, V/H/S/Beyond, It: Welcome to Derry, Azrael, and more. Now, the team is aiming to fulfill their dream and create a game that will claw its way into your consciousness and expose your true fears layer by layer.

A Realistic and Terrifying Experience

The game immerses you in its tense narrative that unfolds at a huge research fort. A mysterious source of evil and the horrific Aberrations it generates stand in the way of the main character saving what’s most precious. ILL makes you feel every second of your struggle for survival.

Intense Body Horror and Bone-Chilling Audio

ILL pushes the limits of the genre with gory realism: grotesque monsters can be maimed and mercilessly torn to pieces. Shredded flesh, exposed bones, and eviscerated carcasses will make an unprecedented impression and shock you to the core. The binaural audio system amplifies the emotional impact, allowing you to feel the agony in every scream.

Dynamic Enemy Behavior and Realistic Physics

Enemies are unpredictable, and the realistic physics make the environment not just a backdrop but an active part of the gameplay, including when solving puzzles. Your actions can affect the monsters’ behavior and trigger unexpected reactions; they react to their surroundings on impulse and exhibit disturbingly human-like reflexes.

Tactical Weapon and Resource Management

You’ll feel the weight of every weapon in your hands with elaborate animations that reflect its unique physical properties. Accuracy alone isn’t enough—you’ll have to check your diverse arsenal for defects, modify your weapons, and upgrade them. Strategic inventory management is crucial to your survival. Your ability to create an item could determine the outcome of the battle.

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