Here's the State of Play Deep Dive Presentation for Borderlands 4 promised yesterday along with the news that the looter-shooter sequel will arrive earlier than previously expected. It kicks off with a new gameplay trailer, which is also posted separately showing off the game in all its cel shaded glory. Here's more on today's revelations:

In today's special State of Play presentation, Creative Director Graeme Timmins and Senior Project Producer Anthony Nicholson showed off the deepest ever look at Borderlands 4's explosive, carnage-filled gameplay, including:

😎 4 New Vault Hunters
🧨 WILDEST Weapons Ever
💨 New Traversal Mechanics
🌎Seamless New Planet to Explore

Break free in Borderlands 4 on Sep. 12, 2025 💥

Evil Dead: The Game is no longer available for purchase for PC, as the PvPvE multiplayer game based on the Evil Dead movies and shows is no longer for sale on Steam, while its Epic Games Store Listing is just gone without a trace. Its Epic launch came less than three years ago and it arrived on Steam barely two years ago as a Game of the Year Edition (showing how quickly pride can turn to shame). Development on the game ended in 2023, and it seems logical that this news is because a licensing deal expired. And though no longer sold, the game can still be played by those who own it already, so it's surprising it was pulled with no advance notice from Saber Interactive. A terse update offers thanks to players, including "those who have recently joined us," while offering no apologies or refunds:

We can confirm we've begun the process of removing the game from digital storefronts. Anyone who has purchased the game will still be able to play it as we plan to keep our servers online for everyone.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to our community, to those who have been part of the game from the very beginning, and those who have recently joined us. We appreciate all of your support.

On a related note, an announcement on Steam gives a heads-up that several Leisure Suit Larry games will soon be delisted from Steam. After that they will still be playable, but no longer sold. In contrast to the story above, however, those interested in owning these games still have a chance to pick them up before the ax drops. Here's word:

After decades of questionable pickup lines and unforgettable adventures, it’s finally time for Larry to hang up his leisure suit—at least the retro version of it!

The following classic titles will soon be leaving the Steam store and will no longer be available for purchase:

• Leisure Suit Larry - Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored
• Leisure Suit Larry 1 - In the Land of the Lounge Lizards
• Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places)
• Leisure Suit Larry 3 - Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals
• Leisure Suit Larry 5 - Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work
• Leisure Suit Larry 6 - Shape Up Or Slip Out
• Leisure Suit Larry 7 - Love for Sail

A WRC Development Update from EA SPORTS is more of an un-development update, announcing the end of the WRC series of rally racing games. Word is: "After releasing EA SPORTS WRC in 2023, the 2024 season, including the recently released Hard Chargers Content pack, will be our last expansion." Though it fought to purchase Codemasters in 2020 after a deal had already seemingly been struck, EA already went on a spree earlier this year to delist a bunch of other titles by the British developer. The announcement invokes a couple of other deceased rally racing series in announcing it is stepping back from the dirt track for the foreseeable future. A xeet from FIA World Rally Championship indicates the future of World Rally Championship games lies with another partner:

What a ride it's been! Over the past three years, WRC has been elevated to another level in the gaming world thanks to the dedication of EA SPORTS and Codemasters. Now, our WRC gaming franchise is going in an ambitious new direction with more news coming in the near future. Until that time, gaming fans can continue to experience the pinnacle of rallying on EA SPORTS WRC.

A new article from Ubisoft lays out the post-launch roadmap for Assassin's Creed Shadows, giving players an idea of what to expect over the next year in the stealth/action sequel. There are details on three content updates over the next two months as well as a look at what will come after that. This includes an expansion called Claws of Awaji expected by the end of this year which will be free for preorder customers. There's an accompanying trailer where the developers discuss the future in detail. Here's word on content updates and the expansion:

Beyond the usual stability and balancing updates, we plan on dropping free updates on the regular with the goal of continually enrich the experience. Along with the ever-changing Animus content, you can expect new immersion customization options, new difficulty settings, new modes, the highly requested New Game+, free quests showcasing fan-favorite characters, a few very special collaborations, and we are at hard at work on community-driven improvements.

StarVaders has invaded Windows PCs, as it is now available for Windows and macOS on GOG.com* and Steam, offering a mech-themed, tactical, roguelike deckbuilder with a 10% launch discount. In this post, Pengonauts and Joystick Ventures discuss the project, and provide an Official Launch Trailer with a look at the game in action, and a listen to the ear-soothing sounds produced by voice synthesizers and modems. Here's more:

The alien invasion has shattered Earth’s defenses. Pilot, the fate of humanity now rests in your hands. Take the helm of a powerful mech and fight off the invasion—one card at a time.

StarVaders combines tactical grid-based combat with deckbuilding strategy, placing you in command of a formidable mech during humanity’s last stand against the invaders. Build up a deck of powerful cards, unleash devastating combos, and defend the Earth at all costs!

Moroi is now available on Steam, offering a single-player puzzle/adventure for Windows from Violet Saint and Good Shepard Entertainment. This features hack-and-slash combat that cites the diverse influences of Romanian folklore, heavy metal music, and the films of David Lynch. An Official Launch Trailer attempts to capture all of that with a look at gameplay. There's also a playable demo to experience firsthand. Here's more:

Explore the theater of torment unfolding around you within the depths of Moroi’s Cosmic Engine, a personalized hellscape of twisting corridors, rusted gears, and rotting flesh. Brave the surreal horrors ahead without any knowledge of your name, your sins, or your past. Claw your way through this realm and encounter grotesque inhabitants whose morbid humor offers the only flicker of light in this dark world. Cling to your sanity in an otherwise deteriorating existence styled as grimdark fantasy, a subgenre of fiction distinguished by bleak, dystopian settings and scenarios.

Embers Adrift is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux on Steam, offering another way to access this MMORPG that launched in 2022 (thanks Kapyong). This is a retail game with optional subscriptions, but no cash shop or microtransactions of any kind. Here's a video with tips for beginners, and here are more details:

Embers Adrift is a unique fantasy PvE MMORPG with limited PvP in the arena. Whether you prefer solo play or group play there is something for everyone. Group-based content will bring you into the deepest, darkest corners of the world where the strongest monsters and loot can be found, while solo-content offers it's own dangers and rare loot. Fight to level 50 and discover the unique progression our end-game content offers. Embers Adrift focuses on community, challenging content, immersion, rich lore, campaign-like quests sometimes with various endings, and is built on design principles found in classic MMOs. We hope you enjoy your stay in Embers Adrift.

• Cauldron - Dev Diary #8- We have a release date! - Steam News. May 21st.

• Assassin's Creed Shadows Multiplayer Mode Datamined - MP1st.

• 'Be more like Larian, less like Activision'- Ex-Call of Duty producer takes his old employer to task for prioritizing FOMO over quality - PC Gamer.

• May the 4th 2025 Sale on Steam.
• Save 80% on Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Steam.
• Save 50% on Astral Ascent on Steam.
• A Decade of Rusty Lake 🎂 - Steam.
• Tycoon Titans Bundle (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.*

*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.

• Microsoft reports strong Q3 FY2025 results, revenue reaches $70.1 billion - Neowin.
• Microsoft’s Bargaining Delays Leave Video Game Workers Without Union Contracts Two Years Later - Communications Workers of America.

• Jack Black's Steve's Lava Chicken Becomes Shortest Song Ever on Hot 100 - Variety. This is not the greatest song in the world, no.
• Until Dawn producer- 'We didn't want to retell the game's story' - BBC News (video).

• Baldur's Gate 3 - Hotfix #30 Now Live.
• Endzone 2 - #8 - Major Update - Dangers & Progression ☢️⚠️NOW LIVE.
• Space Architect - 🚀 MAJOR UPDATE is live! 💥.

• Brawlhalla STAR WARS May the 4th Event Wave II Launch Trailer.
• Endzone 2 - Dangers and Progression Trailer.

• The Outer Worlds 2: The First Preview – IGN First - IGN.

• Hypercharge: Unboxed - Release Date Trailer - PS5 & PS4 Games.

• Flappy Bird returns on Android, sans weird crypto stuff - Polygon.

• Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users - BBC. Isn't a 'worse' experience its entire business model?

• Nvidia RTX 50-series demand drops in Germany — cheapest models of all but RTX 5090 priced at MSRP or lower - Tom's Hardware.
• Nvidia RTX 5090 owner reports MSI's yellow-tipped 12V-2×6 power cable melted despite foolproof design - TechSpot. Thanks Simon.
• Elizabeth Warren asks Jeff Bezos if he got any favors for his ‘subservience’ to Trump - The Verge.
• LibreOffice version 25.2.3. Thanks Console General.

• Meta Is Turning Its Ray-Bans Into a Surveillance Machine for AI - Gizmodo. Before they were just a surveillance machine.
• Nvidia asks US government to ease AI GPU export rules, but Trump administration plans tighter controls - Tom's Hardware.
• AI Code Hallucinations Increase the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).
• Wikipedia announces new AI strategy but it won't sacrifice human editors - Neowin.
• Mark Zuckerberg is planning a premium tier and ads for Meta’s AI app - The Verge.
• DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).

• Millions of Apple Airplay-enabled devices can be hacked via Wi-Fi - Ars Technica.

Last Link of the Day: THUNDERBOLTS* REVIEW! Best Marvel Movie Since Endgame- (No Spoilers) - New Rockstars (video).

Obituary: Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway's Agent & Friend, Dead At 62 After Golf Cart Accident - TMZ.

Just two days after the latest hotfix, a new version 576.28 GeForce Windows driver is now available for NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards. The announcement is sparse, just saying it "resolves several issues found in the previous release," but it points to these patch notes. The extensive notes run 38 pages with no relief, as they point back to the initial post for a summary that doesn't exist. Maybe there will be more details in the notes of the next hotfix. Here's word:

Our latest GeForce Game Ready Driver resolves several issues found in the previous release. If you’re looking for a full list of fixes in this driver, head here.

NVIDIA announces a new DOOM: The Dark Ages bundle, saying the Premium Edition of id Software's upcoming first-person shooter sequel will be a free bonus for customers who purchase qualifying GeForce RTX 50-series products. Here are details on the game and the promotion:

Step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer in DOOM: The Dark Ages with the game-changing capabilities of GeForce RTX™ 50 Series. Stand and Fight as the super weapon of gods and kings in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war with idTech8 native ray tracing delivering next-level graphics fidelity, speed, and visuals. When powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series, AI-powered NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation boosts FPS and constructs high quality images, further enhancing the visuals for the definitive DOOM: The Dark Ages PC experience.

*For a limited time, get the Premium Edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages (a $99.99 value) with the purchase of a qualifying NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070 desktop system or graphics card, or laptop with a GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Technology varies by GPU.

Responding to speculation that the release date for Borderlands 4 was moved up to avoid conflicting with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, an X/tweet from Randy Pitchford denies that this is the case. This is met with considerable skepticism, and it seems fair to say the Gearbox CEO's contention that testing is going so well that an 11-day adjustment was deemed necessary 135 days in advance does feel like a stretch. On a related note, here's a reminder that a Gameplay Deep Dive Showcase for Borderlands 4 begins today at 5:00 pm EDT. Read on for Randy's post:

Borderlands 4 shipping early is 100% the result of confidence in the game and development trajectory backed by actual tasks and bug find/fix rates. Our decision is literally 0% about any other product’s actual or theoretical launch date.

MotoGP 25 has taken the green flag, and the new installment in this motorcycle racing series is now available for PC and consoles. The Windows edition is on the Epic Games Store and Steam with no launch discount (though Epic has 5% cash-back reward). The existential Launch Trailer asks and attempts to answer the question "what are we racing for?" Here's word:

Join the official Championship and step into the boots of your favorite riders to master the most iconic bikes and tracks of the season. Live the most realistic race thrills ever thanks to Unreal Engine 5, MotoGP™ Stewards ensuring fair battles, and an overhauled sound design, recorded on-site from official bikes.

Your path to becoming a MotoGP™ Legend starts here! Deep dive into your bike's evolution, choose your own career Turning Points during the season and develop social relationships off track, then watch how these choices evolve over the weekend. Master the Riders Market dynamics to make your journey always unique.

KIBORG is now available for PC and consoles, launching a roguelite fighting game where you do battle in "the worst prison in the galaxy." This seems this is to refer to its brutal conditions, but it could also cover the competence of a facility where convicts have access to weapons and cybernetic enhancement implants. The Windows and macOS edition is available on the Epic Games Store with 5% cash back and on Steam with a 10% launch discount. Here's the Launch Trailer and here's more:

Convicted of horrific crimes he didn’t commit, Morgan Lee finds himself serving a 1,300-year prison sentence on Sigma, the galaxy’s most dangerous and inescapable prison planet. His one chance at freedom? Win on “The Last Ticket,” the galaxy’s deadliest game show, hosted by the grotesque Volkov. And if Morgan dies, well… Volkov will just revive him for further amusement.

• Haunted House Renovator on Steam (Windows). "Become a paranormal renovator! Explore and renovate haunted locations as you deal with pesky spirits that have fun at your expense! Decide if you want to be mean or nice to banished entities, you can also adopt some! Restore old furniture and decorate the interiors as you see fit! Make a profit!" There's a playable demo and a 10% launch discount. Here's the launch trailer.

• Cattle Country on Steam (Windows, Linux). "Howdy partner! Welcome to Cattle Country, the Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim. Become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. Make a home in the mountains, take on bandits, discover dastardly plots, build a farm, develop your town, and make friends with fellow residents."
• Journey to the Void on Steam (Windows). "Prepare to fend off attacks from all directions in this hybrid strategy roguelite deck builder. On your journey through varied grid-based biomes, battle unique foes and make tough moral choices to restore a corrupted land and decide the fate of your world."
• Battle Train Demo on Steam (Windows). "Try out the most explosive train dueling game ever made! This demo includes a quick look at the deck-n-track builder Battle Train! Plays great on Deck! "

• Shopkeeper Simulator on Steam (Windows). "Take on the role of a manager in the most addictive simulation game - open the doors to your supermarket and build it from scratch, transforming a small shop into the ultimate supermarket! Become a great manager and make your store outstanding." Test details here.

• Best Served Cold - Release Date Announcement Trailer.
• Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker DLC - Release Date Trailer. May 20th.

• GTA 6 not the reason for Borderlands 4 release date change, Randy Pitchford insists - Eurogamer.net.

• 'We are frustrated-' ZeniMax union workers continue to pressure Microsoft over contract negotiations - Game Developer.

• "Seeing Nintendo do this is a little disheartening" – Switch 2 and the state of game preservation in 2025 - GamesIndustry.biz.

• The Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld TV show premiere will take place in Fortnite, and you're invited - TechRadar.
• Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - The Void Meets The Hive – Darktide X Rogue Trader Crossover Event.

Official patches.

• Lost Skies - Early Access Hotfix #2 - NOW LIVE.
• Marvel Rivals Version 20250430 Patch Notes.
• World War Z: Aftermath April 29, 2025 - Hotfix – Saber Interactive. Thanks GameRant.

• PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (04-21~04-27).

• PlayStation Plus May 2025 games include Balatro, Warhammer 40K- Boltgun - Polygon.

Official trailers.

• BLOODLETTER - gameplay reveal trailer.
• Dune: Awakening - Building Arrakis — Your Piece of Dune.
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Then & Now.
• Ra Ra BOOM Bosses Trailer.

• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Fest Announcement Trailer - A Livestream Event. May 8th.

• The Outer Worlds 2- The First Preview – IGN First.

• A Note from Stoic – Towerborne Arrives on Xbox Today - Xbox Wire.
• FragPunk - Console Launch Trailer - Pull the trigger NOW.
• Funko Fusion Deluxe Edition - Nintendo Switch Announce Trailer.
• Far Cry 4 60 FPS Update Live Now! - Trailer. Creepy ASMR warning.

• LG shutting down Android update servers on June 30 - 9to5Google. Thanks Slashdot via Ant.
• Samsung Galaxy S23 models start receiving One UI 7 - GSMArena.com news.
• Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200-year in new transport bill - Ars Technica.

• Tor Project Browser version 14.5.1. Thanks Console General.

• DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation Multiplying Frame Rates In ARC Raiders, Deadzone: Rogue, Diablo IV Season 8 & Where Winds Meet this Week - NVIDIA.
• Intel introduces its newest employee, Chip the robotic inspector, just after announcing mass human layoffs - PC Gamer. Wonder if he's friends with Clippy?
• Intel driver update for Lunar Lake chips reportedly improves iGPU FPS by 10%, 1% lows by 25% - Tom's Hardware.
• UniGetUI Is the Easiest Way to Find, Install, and Update Software on Windows - Lifehacker. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• DVDFab 13.0.3.9 and StreamFab 6.2.3.3. Thanks Console General.

• Microsoft's CEO reveals that AI writes up to 30% of its code — some projects may have all of its code written by AI - Tom's Hardware.
• AI Blueprint for 3D-Guided Generative AI is Out Now - NVIDIA Blog.
• Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled - BBC. The goal is to be 'appropriately' sycophantic.

• Windows 11 update failure stops machines from updating to version 24H2 using WSUS - Tom's Hardware.
• FBI steps in amid rash of politically charged swattings • The Register.

• Clair Obscur- Expedition 33 - DF Review - PS5-PS5 Pro-Xbox Series X-S - An Exceptional Achievement - Digital Foundry (video).
• Him, the Smile ＆ bloom - Christ Centered Gamer.
• We LAN'd RuneScape- Dragonwilds for 8 hours straight, here's our thoughts - TweakTown.
• Tempest Rising Review - Multiplayer - IGN.

• Graphics Card: ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC Edition Review - Mainstream DLSS 4 Impresses - TweakTown.
• Keyboard: Be Quiet! Dark Mount gaming keyboard review - PC Gamer. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Keyboard: Corsair K70 Pro TKL Review- Pro Isn’t Always Better - WIRED.
• Monitor/Projector: MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Review - Best 27-inch 4K 240Hz Gaming Monitor- - ThePCEnthusiast.
• NAS/Enclosure: Acasis EC-3901 - OCinside.
• RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32GB (2X16GB) 7000MT-s Memory Kit - Mad Shrimps.
• SSD: Team Group GC Pro 2 TB Review - TechPowerUp.

Giants great Eli Manning could buy ownership stake. As you might guess, I'm all about this. And that's before you even get to the fact that Tom Brady owns a minority stake in the Raiders, meaning the Brady and Manning's NFL rivalry would have the chance to continue on for years and years, which is a fun prospect. And on the topic of football and former Patriots, what the hell is going on with Bill Belichick? The guy famous for controlling the narrative seems to have lost his superpower.

Obituary: League of Legends world champion Shushei passes away age 36 - Esports Insider.

Pwned Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Stories

• ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Set For 4K Restoration - Deadline.
• Climber rescued from Mount Fuji twice in four days - Boing Boing. "Climber" may be an exaggeration in this case.

Science

• Two Theories of Consciousness Faced Off. The Ref Took a Beating. - The New York Times (free account required).
• Scientists issue dire warning after making frightening discovery in the Atlantic Ocean: 'Sudden, wide-reaching impacts' - TCD.
• Flares from magnetized stars can forge planets' worth of gold - Phys.org.

Media

• Historian Answers Cold War Questions - Tech Support - WIRED.
• The Most Dangerous Building in Manhattan - Veritasium.
• Wow!! - r/AbruptChaos. What do we say to the god of death? Thanks The Flying Penguin.

Creature Features

• Tallest Dog Meets Smallest Dog - Guinness World Records (video). Can't wait to see the puppies.

Follow-up

• Fans of These Artists Are Irate Over Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs - Yahoo! Lifestyle.