Control spin-off FBC: Firebreak's latest trailer brings extradimensional furnaces and exploding pink goo Plus, Firebreak showcase coming soon. Image credit: Remedy Entertainment News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on April 17, 2025 As part of tonight's Galaxies Gaming Showcase, developer Remedy Entertainment has shown off a little more of its upcoming three-player co-op Control spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, with a more substantial reveal now confirmed to be airing next Thursday, 24th April. FBC: Firebreak, for the uninitiated, casts players as members of Federal Bureau of Control's Firebreak division, a team of volunteer first responders charged with roaming the ever-changing Oldest House and keeping its unconfined paranatural anomalies in check. When last we saw FBC: Firebreak, Remedy was showing off a mission involving a rampant spread of sentient Post-It notes, but it's latest trailer - which maintains the quippy tone of its forebear - goes all in on rampaging furnaces and an outbreak of pink exploding goo (AKA Exogenic Mass) as players attempt to regain control of the Oldest House's Maintenance Sector. FBC: Firebreak – Hazards of the Job trailer.Watch on YouTube These are just two more of the otherworldly hazards players may face as their team embarks on new Jobs at the behest of FBC uppermanagement, each chaotic mission taking them to different areas of the Oldest House - some familiar and some new - and featuring different mechanics, enemies, objectives, and even status-effect-style conditions. FBC: Firebreak is already a promising extradimensional twist on the co-operative shooter - and one mercifully free of time-sucking live-service trappings, at that - and it's set to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this "summer". However, those eager to learn more about Remedy's latest can tune into a special Twitch livestream at 6pm BST/10am PDT next Thursday, 24th April, when the studio is promising to share "brand new content and exciting news". FBC: Firebreak isn't the only game currently in the works at Remedy, of course. It's also collaborating with Rockstar to remake Max Payne 1 & 2, and there'll be more opportunity to revisit the Oldest House away from FBC: Firebreak thanks to the still several years out Control 2.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Wave-based indie darling Hypercharge Unboxed is coming to a new console platform later this year. After its initial release in 2020, the five-man dev team is bringing the game to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 later this year, but there’s still one more platform potentially on the horizon: VR. Speaking to VideoGamer, game designer Joe Henson explained that the team has seen the years of requests for a Hybercharge Unboxed VR release. From PSVR to PC, the dev team is very much aware of the demand from fans every time the game appears online. Hypercharge Unboxed VR will probably happen With the studio’s genesis resting in VR development with the early Oculus title New Retro Arcade: Neon, Henson explains that they have the experience to bring their toybox shooter game to VR gamers. “Technically speaking, we’re quite experienced with [VR],” Henson said. “Things have changed a bit since then, but still, at least we’ve got some experience with it. I think VR is… I think we have to do it, to be honest.” With the PlayStation 4 and 5 version on the horizon, Henson explains that they have hit every major platform except VR. After spending a decade on the game, capping off the first game with a VR conversion would bring the company full circle. “When you’re at that toy perspective, it’s just tailor-made for VR,” they explained. “Everything in Hypercharge is. I don’t think anybody’s pulled it off like we have for an action figure game. The scale is like one-to-one.” “Things would have to be changed,” they continued. “But I think certainly VR is definitely on the table. And I’ve got a feeling we’re going to, we will do it. I think we have to do it.” For more articles on virtual reality development, read our interview with Alien: Rogue Incursion developer Survios on how their upcoming sequel is avoiding the mistakes of the original. Hypercharge Unboxed Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One Genre(s): Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter, Shooter Related Topics Hypercharge Unboxed Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.The best gifts for moms all have one thing in common: The thought behind them. Whether the present you land on is a piece of jewelry, a sweet treat, or a household essential that she’ll use day in and day out, the main thing is to pick something that speaks to what you know and love about her. Maybe the resident baker-in-chief could use a new recipe stand for pouring over ingredients or the hardcore yogi could use a new mat. Dig deep in the memory bank and you’ll undoubtedly think up something great, but if you’re looking for a little immediate inspiration, we’ve got you covered. And while you still have time to prep for Mother’s Day, we’d suggest not waiting until the very last minute to go in with the sibling group chat on something nice (a word of advice your always-prepared mom would pass on, too).On that note, we’ve rounded up the best Mother's Day gifts for all the mother figures out there, including designer bouquets, quirky home goods, DIY moments, wellness must-haves for an at-home day of pampering, and more. Read on for our best gifts for moms.Our Top Picks:For The Art-Loving Cook: Brightland Paint & Pour Gift Set, $95For The Stylish Plant Mom: The Domesticated Jungle Poster by Lara Lee Meintjes, $20For The Sleepmaxxer: Sijo Eucalyptus Comforter, $235 $200For The Gadget-Lover: Hatch Restore 3, $170For The Spa Enthusiast: Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towel Bundle, $150For The Caffeine Aficionado: Atlas Coffee Club Mother's Day Coffee & Tea Gift Set, $120 $99Brightland Paint & Pour Gift Set1/41Brightland Paint & Pour Gift SetNo gift guide for moms would be complete without a few cooking essentials. This set puts a fun spin on Brightland’s coveted extra virgin olive oil with a paint kit that lets you customize your own labels. We suggest making a night out of it, complete with some wine and your favorite sourdough to pair with the olive oil.The Domesticated Jungle Poster by Lara Lee Meintjes2/41The Domesticated Jungle Poster by Lara Lee MeintjesPairing this beautiful print from artist Laura Le Meintjes with a stunning bouquet is the ultimate gift idea for moms who love florals. And while the real florals won’t last, she’ll be able to admire the artwork for years to come.Sijo AiryWeight Eucalyptus Comforter3/41Sijo AiryWeight Eucalyptus ComforterFinally, a comforter for hot sleepers that truly checks every box: Lightly weighted but breathable, warm but moisture-wicking. Though, if mom prefers a light through, SIJO’s lighter throw blanket is sustainably made from the same 100% Tencel lyocell.Hatch Restore 34/41Hatch Restore 3Gift mom her best sleep yet with the Hatch Restore 3 (you’ll remember the Hatch Restore 2 snagged a spot in our 2024 Sleep Awards). The sleep aide wakes up the weary with customizable light settings and soothing sounds—not to mention, will look like total eye candy on her nightstand.Brooklinen Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towel Bundle5/41Brooklinen Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towel BundleA new set of fluffy bath towels? Yes please. This 100% Turkish cotton set from one of our favorite bedding and bath brands would pair perfectly with her favorite bath salts and a book from her Goodreads wishlist.UrbanStems The Type A Mom Bouquet6/41UrbanStems The Type A Mom BouquetHow adorable is this bunch from UrbanStems? The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.Cozy Earth Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set7/41Cozy Earth Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama SetHas anyone been displeased upon receiving a new pajama set? We think not—but just in case, consider that question rhetorical. Cozy Earth knows their way around silky-soft loungewear, and these bamboo stretch long sleeve pj’s built for extended periods of snoozing prove it.Quince 14K Gold Pearl Drop Earrings8/41Quince 14K Gold Pearl Drop EarringsBoth timeless and fashion-forward, these freshwater pearl earrings—accented with 14k gold—make a thoughtful gift for moms of all ages and style sensibilities.Mother's Day Coffee & Tea Gift Set9/41Mother's Day Coffee & Tea Gift SetOne of our favorite subscription boxes to give as gifts is this curated coffee collection from Atlas Coffee that lets you sample fresh beans from around the world. This special Mother’s Day edition set combines six single-origin specialty coffees from spots like Peru and Kenya, pairing them with a delicious set of chocolates from AndSons. It also comes with a special card and all the info Mom needs for brewing.Salt & Stone Deluxe Body Duo10/41Salt & Stone Deluxe Body DuoMake her shower self-care a little more indulgent with this body wash and lotion duo from Salt & Stone. She’ll feel especially indulgent using it with an exfoliating Japanese wash cloth that promotes soft, moisturized skin.Bearaby Velvet Napper11/41Bearaby Velvet NapperWeighted blankets have been shown to help people get better, deeper sleep. They calm anxiety and provide a deep pressure that triggers stress-relieving and mood-boosting hormones. This velvety pick is a must-have, not only for the wonderful sleep it will give her, but because it’s got a great feel to it.Flamingo Estate Richard’s Essentials Set12/41Flamingo Estate Richard’s Essentials SetMom deserves the best of everything, which is why this gift box—curated by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen—is a fail-proof choice, stocked with the finest heritage olive oil, raw honey, freshly roasted coffee, and more.Frette Astoria Slipper13/41Frette Astoria SlipperIf she's fully stocked on indoor loungewear, mom can step into spring with these suede slippers that add an element of casual luxury to her footwear rotation.Eliburch Mini Epitome Pendant14/41Eliburch Mini Epitome PendantCool moms need equally cool jewelry. Get her on the trend train with this dainty sterling silver peridot pendant she can hang off her favorite chain.Binu Binu Incense Discovery Kit15/41Binu Binu Incense Discovery KitWhy give one scent when you can give several? Binu Binu’s high-quality gift set contains ten sticks each of six intoxicating fragrances, including cypress, seascape, and hydrangea tea.Ember Mug Coffee Mug

A protester shows off a creative sign during a rally against Tesla CEO Elon Musk in London, England. Alishia Abodunde/Ge Cybertruck fans gathered in Texas for the second annual Cybertruck Rodeo over the weekend where they shared their dismay over the public backlash they've faced for simply driving a Tesla.John Cronin, one of the event's organizers, drove his Cybertruck from Texas to Plymouth Rock, only to be met with hostility on the road. "I knew buying a Cybertruck would turn heads," he wrote online. "But I never expected it to turn people against me."Many owners say they've been met with middle fingers, angry stares, and cold shoulders — a reaction they attribute not to the truck itself, but to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's increasingly controversial political presence. Musk, now a key player in the Trump administration, has alienated former supporters with incendiary social media posts and far-right rhetoric.Tesla drivers commiserated over feeling unfairly judged at the Cybertruck Rodeo in Gatesville, Texas Monthly reported. Over 120 Cybertruck drivers, who have come to expect hostility everywhere they go, were pleasantly surprised that the event was unencumbered by protest.Still, the mood reflected a community under pressure. "Forces are against us," one speaker warned. "It's a little bit of a difficult time," a Tesla employee told the crowd during a speech. A Tesla Cybertruck with a "HAIT B8" license plate drives past protesters outside an Austin, Texas Tesla dealership. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Tesla's sales are down sharply, the Cybertruck has been labeled a flop, and the company is sitting on $200 million in unsold inventory. Sponsorships for the rodeo were reportedly rejected by over 80 companies.Many attendees insist their support of Tesla is about innovation, not politics."I think people are nuanced enough to figure out there's a difference between a CEO and a product," said Matt Holm, president of the Tesla Owners Club of Austin. Holm is a Democrat who thinks its unfair to target Tesla for Musk's politics. "Have you ever heard of a car company called Volkswagen? They are a car company commissioned by Hitler and designed to be the 'people's car' of Nazi Germany."Others, like Canadian visitor Ryan Bailey, acknowledged issues with Musk's political affiliations but didn't waver in his support of the brand. "I'll have one by the end of the year," he announced with a smile.Tesla Owners Club vice president, Anuarbek Imanbaev, has been driving Teslas since they were associated with environmentalism."In the early days of Tesla, these guys in big gas-guzzling trucks used to step on the gas and shoot exhaust at your car when you were driving behind them," Imanbaev said. "Now all these same guys are giving us thumbs up and honking their horns in support. It's hilarious."While plenty of drivers find the politicalization of their beloved vehicles frustrating, the Cybertruck Rodeo-goers are willing to ride it out.© 2025 Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

And it's not getting much better.Nintendo had a pretty quiet year in 2024, all told. Sure, it launched some pretty significant games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but there was definitely a sense that the company was starting to wind things down ahead of its big Switch 2 reveal early in 2025.As such, Nintendo's performance in 2024 has been greatly attributed to a staggering drop of 26% in UK physical game sales. As highlighted by Chris Dring in his latest The Game Business podcast episode, physical game sales for the Switch dropped by 1.8 million in 2024. By contrast, PlayStation 5 physical sales dropped by 800,000, PlayStation 4 by 600,000, and Xbox by 300,000.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Expense management startup Ramp is being considered for a charge card pilot program by the U.S. government’s General Services Administration, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The government’s internal expense card program, dubbed SmartPay, is a $700 billion program. It is estimated that the charge card pilot program contract for which Ramp is being considered is worth up to $25 million, according to a report by Pro Publica. Pro Publica claims that fintech Ramp has been lobbying for the administration’s attention since January, before President Trump was sworn in.  In January, Ramp co-founder CEO Eric Glyman and Ramp VC investor Kyle Harrison wrote a blog post titled “The Efficiency Formula” in which they listed the ways they imagined the government could “eliminate inefficient spending.” Harrison is a general partner at the firm Contrary.  The post seemed to be an appeal to Elon Musk’s government agenda — which would be formally created a few days later as the Department of Government Efficiency — considering Ramp has ties to Musk’s and Trump’s world. Ramp’s investors include Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund; Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures; Thrive Capital, which was founded by Joshua Kushner, brother of Trump’s son-in-law Jared; Trump ally 8VC’s Joe Lonsdale and Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida and brother of former Republican President George W. Bush. Ramp “is competing in a standard procurement process for a SmartPay pilot program based on the strength of our solution,” Lindsay McKinley, head of communications told TechCrunch on Thursday.  She added: “Ramp’s technology has prevented billions of dollars in wasted spend across the economy, and if chosen, we’ll bring those same results to the American taxpayer.” Despite McKinley’s strong rhetoric, she’s referring to how Ramp positions itself as a money-saving option for corporations. It offers similar spend management features as other corporate expense management platforms, like setting parameters to identify expenses that don’t conform to policies. The federal government has many such policies for employees in place. McKinley said that the startup saw a public post on X shared by the Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE, on February 18 that said “the US government currently has ~4.6M active credit cards/accounts, which processed ~90M unique transactions for  ~$40B of spend in FY24.” “Since then we have demonstrated the product and are now part of a standard RFI process,” she said. “We have no indication of whether we’ll be selected.” In March, Ramp doubled its valuation to $13 billion after a $150 million secondary share sale. The startup has raised over $1 billion in equity financing and $700 million in committed debt funding since its 2019 inception.

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Rumor mill: Bethesda has spent over a decade porting Skyrim to everything short of a smart fridge. So when early rumors hinted at an Oblivion remake, Elder Scrolls fans were quick to latch on. Now, a curious Xbox Support exchange suggests the long-awaited revival might be just around the corner. Thanks to leaked documents from the FTC's case against Microsoft, we've known for a while that remasters of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion are in the works. A former Virtuos Games employee backed up the Oblivion part of that equation two years ago. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Bethesda have remained tight-lipped about the leaked roadmap. However, that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from spinning. More recently, reliable leaker NateTheHate claimed that Bethesda moved up the Oblivion timeline. While earlier reports pointed to a June release, his sources suggested it could launch as early as March or April. A batch of alleged screenshots (peppered throughout) surfaced earlier this week, including box art and official-looking Xbox promo pages, adding weight to the claim. Then, on Tuesday, just as those images were making the rounds, an X user named Raven posted screenshots and a video of what he claims is an Xbox Support bot telling him the Oblivion remake will release in less than a week – on April 21, to be exact. However, the authenticity of the exchange is questionable. The support thread begins with a "virtual agent" greeting but quickly pivots to, "This is a live agent." After Raven asks if the game will be available via cloud gaming, the rep responds with what appears to be a pre-written message confirming that it will be. When he asks when the game will launch, the agent replies that it's a day-one Xbox Game Pass title arriving on April 21, 2025. The chat warrants a healthy dose of skepticism despite how plausible it looks. Kotaku attempted to replicate the exchange by contacting Xbox Support multiple times. Unsurprisingly, a live service agent responded, saying the studio hasn't officially announced the game and directing users to watch the Xbox social media channels for more info. It's the kind of boilerplate reply companies always give when asked about unannounced products, so it doesn't debunk the leaked date. Still, it remains the only official word we have so far.

The Alienware Aurora R16, one of the most powerful gaming PCs you can buy today, is currently on sale from Dell. This configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card is available with a $250 discount, which brings its price down from $2,650 to $2,400. It’s still expensive, but that’s understandable considering the capabilities of this machine. Consider the savings a bonus if you’re interested in buying the gaming desktop anyway, but you’re going to have to hurry with your purchase as it may be back to its regular price sooner than you expect. The Alienware Aurora R16 sits on top of our list of the best gaming PCs after scoring an impressive score of 4 out of 5 stars in our review. We described it as “a prebuilt worth buying” as it’s actually competitively priced for a machine that’s powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, and 32GB of RAM that’s the sweet spot for high-end gamers, according to our guide on how much RAM do you need. You’ll be able to play not just the best PC games, but also the upcoming PC games of the next few years. You’ll be able to install several AAA titles on the Alienware Aurora R16 because it comes with a 2TB SSD, and with Windows 11 Home out of the box, you can start building your video game library right after you hook up the gaming PC to the necessary peripherals. The gaming desktop also comes with a liquid cooling system, so there’s no worry about overheating even when you play for several hours at a time. Related If you’re planning a serious investment in gaming PC deals, we highly recommend going for the Alienware Aurora R16. Its original price for this configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card is expensive at $2,650, but you can currently get it with a $250 discount from Dell that pulls it down to $2,400. You’ll be able to take advantage of monitor deals and buy more video games with those savings, so it would be a shame to miss out. Go ahead and push through with your transaction for the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC right now, as tomorrow may already be too late. Editors’ Recommendations