GungHo Online Entertainment Announces Anime Expo 2026 Plans
GungHo Online Entertainment revealed its Anime Expo 2026 activation, running July 2‑5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The company will debut a hands‑on demo of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, featuring combat and photography courses, and hand out inflatable IPPON Katana bats. A giveaway will reward attendees with a Nintendo Switch 2 console, game bundles, eShop cards and exclusive pins. Merchandise for Ninjala 2, Trails in the Sky and Puzzle & Dragons will be sold at booth #2316, alongside in‑game QR‑code rewards.
Tomo: Endless Blue Adds Switch 2 Version
Indie studio Onibi announced that its anime‑style open‑world RPG Tomo: Endless Blue will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 simultaneously with its PC (Steam) release. The game’s Kickstarter has raised nearly $185,000, far exceeding its $100,000 target. Onibi also confirmed forthcoming Mac...
EverQuest Legends Launches July 28
EverQuest Legends, a modern reimagining of the 1999 classic, will launch on PC on July 28 for $19.99, including a one‑month subscription. Developed by Game Jawn and published by Daybreak Game Company, the title offers a solo‑friendly experience with up...
Wreck Runners Adds PS5 and Xbox Series Versions, Launches July 16
Disruptive Games announced that its cooperative multiplayer extraction looter Wreck Runners will launch on July 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game tasks up to four players with piloting the ORCA, an all‑terrain mobile base, through...
ReStory Launches This Summer
ReStory, a Y2K‑era Japanese electronics‑repair shop simulation from Mandragora, is set to launch on PC via Steam this summer. A playable demo is already live as part of Steam Next Fest 2025, showcasing new gadgets like the Atari Lynx and...
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Launches September 10
Wired Productions and Serafini Productions announced that the psychological horror title BrokenLore: DON’T LIE will launch on September 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A playable demo is already live as part of the Steam Next Fest June 2026 edition. The...
The Relic: First Guardian Launches July 31 for PS5 and PC, Later This Summer for Xbox Series and Switch 2
The Relic: First Guardian, a dark‑fantasy Soulslike action RPG, will debut on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on July 31. An Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch version will follow later in the summer. Developed by Project Cloud Games and published by Perp Games, the...
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, More
Japanese publishers rolled out a packed slate of titles this week, headlined by The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launching on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series and PC. EA Sports UFC 6 follows with worldwide releases on PS5 and Xbox Series,...
Forgotlings for PS5, Xbox Series Launches June 18
Hitcents and Throughline Games announced that the 2‑D cinematic side‑scrolling adventure *Forgotlings* will debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on June 18. The title originally launched on PC via Steam on February 17 and will simultaneously become available on the Epic Games...
Apidya’ Special Launches August 25
Apidya’ Special, a 24‑bit pixel remake of the 1992 Amiga shooter, launches on August 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The original development team partnered with a fan‑turned‑developer to rebuild the game from scratch, adding new...
K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Launches July 16
K‑pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, a new idol‑management simulation, launches on July 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Developed by Wisageni Studio and published by PQube, the game lets players act as managers, scouting...
Kyoto Xanadu Details More Characters, Requests, Cursed Armor, and Conversation Events
Falcom unveiled fresh details for its upcoming action RPG *Kyoto Xanadu*, introducing two new NPCs—Wyatt Warren and Marina Yuino—alongside expanded gameplay systems. Players can now take facility requests that reward contribution points, cleanse cursed armor at Kijaku Tenjinguu for unique...
9 R.I.P. Sequel Launches This Fall in the West
Idea Factory International announced that the sequel to the otome visual novel *9 R.I.P.* will launch on Nintendo Switch in the West this fall, available in both physical and digital formats with a limited‑edition collector’s version. The game continues Misa Isshiki’s...
Street Fighter 6 Sales Top Seven Million
Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 has exceeded seven million units sold globally, up from 6.7 million in March 2026. The title launched on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, PC and later on Switch 2, driving steady post‑launch sales. The franchise, which has sold...
Stage Tour ‘Developer Spotlight’ Trailer, Latest Details
RedOctane Games released a Developer Spotlight trailer for its upcoming five‑fret rhythm title Stage Tour, revealing a closed‑alpha setlist, a new campaign mode, and a hardware lineup built with Gibson’s Kramer guitars. The trailer confirms the game will launch on PC...
Narrative-Driven CRPG Vampire: The Masquerade – ETERNAL WHISPERS Announced for PC
Publisher Kwalee and developer Flyos have announced Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, a narrative‑driven CRPG set in the World of Darkness. The game places players in modern Montreal, awakening a vampire with fragmented memories amid political intrigue and personal...
Armatus Launches This Winter
Armatus, a third‑person roguelite shooter set in a demon‑infested Paris, is slated for a winter 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The title is published by Fictions and developed by Counterplay Games, the...
Beast of Reincarnation Reveals Voice Cast, New Gameplay
Fictions and Game Freak unveiled new details for the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, confirming that acclaimed voice actress Yui Ishikawa will portray protagonist Emma. The game blends real‑time sword combat with strategic companion mechanics, as Emma partners with the enigmatic Coo....
Outward 2 Open Beta Test Now Available
Nine Dots Publishing and Nine Dots Studio have opened the beta for the adventure RPG Outward 2 on PC via Steam. The test lets players explore Aurai, a world with a full‑year seasonal cycle, deep inventory mechanics, and a new Exercise...
Where Winds Meet Now Available for Xbox Series
Everstone Studio has launched its free‑to‑play open‑world action RPG Where Winds Meet on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store, adding Xbox‑specific hardware optimizations and Game Pass perks. The release also unveils a first look at the upcoming...
Dark Mass PS5 Physical Edition Announced
Path Games released a new trailer for its first‑person psychological horror title Dark Mass and confirmed that Selecta Play will publish physical Standard and Collector’s editions for PlayStation 5. The Standard edition includes the game and an illustrated manual, while the Collector’s...
EXODUS ‘Extended Gameplay Reveal’ Video, Screenshots
Archetype Entertainment released a 20‑minute extended gameplay reveal for its sci‑fi action‑adventure RPG EXODUS, slated for early 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC. The video highlights a branching morality system where players become a Paladin or Immortal, influencing abilities...
Chronoscript: The Endless End Launches This Fall
Chronoscript: The Endless End, an exploration‑based action‑adventure, is set to launch this fall on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, announced by Shueisha Games and developer DeskWorks!. The game places players in a dual‑world experience, alternating between a 3D manor and...
CORDURA ‘Gameplay Reveal’ Trailer
Garage51 released a gameplay reveal trailer for CORDURA, a cooperative psychological horror game for up to four players on PlayStation 5 and PC. The title emphasizes paranoia, procedural mansion layouts, permanent permadeath, and a Mimic system that lets enemies imitate teammates’...
Blood Message ‘Hold Till Dawn’ Story Trailer
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment Lin’an unveiled a three‑minute story trailer for *Blood Message*, their first AAA single‑player action‑adventure. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary tools, follows a father‑son duo on a 1,000‑mile trek across Tang‑Dynasty China. NetEase announced that press will...
New Hand-Animated Cuphead Game and 8-Bit Action Platformer Mighty Cuphead Adventure Announced
Studio MDHR revealed two new Cuphead projects: a brand‑new hand‑animated game in early development and an 8‑bit platformer titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure. The latter is programmed in classic Assembly language and designed for the Sega Master System, with plans for...
Paramount Games Studio Formed, Unites Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media
Paramount Skydance has launched Paramount Games Studios, merging its Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media units under one banner. Tony Driscoll will serve as president while retaining his EVP role in corporate strategy. The studio’s first game announcement is slated for...
EA Sports College Football 27 Launches July 9 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
EA Sports College Football 27 will release on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game ships in three pre‑order tiers—Standard ($69.99), Deluxe ($99.99) and MVP Bundle ($149.99)—each bundling player items, Dynasty Coach points, and early‑access perks. New...
Sky-Set Romantic Adventure Game Crosswinds Announced for PC
Octeto Studios, known for Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, announced Crosswinds, a romantic adventure set in a fictional 1930s Mediterranean coast. The game puts players in a seaplane, navigating coastal towns while unraveling a love story after a botched casino...
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Launches August 28
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launches on August 28 for Nintendo’s Switch 2, bundling the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and new armor, weapons, and customization options. The same day, a standalone Tarnished Pack DLC will drop for existing...
Mousebusters for PC Launches June 11
Indie studio Odencat announced that its cute‑spooky horror adventure Mousebusters will launch on PC via Steam on June 11 at a price of $12.99. The game puts players in the role of a mouse navigating an apartment complex to exorcise resident...
ILL Launches in 2027
Team Clout announced that its survival‑horror title ILL will launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC via Steam. The new trailer showcases grotesque Aberrations, a realistic dismemberment system, and a resource‑scarce combat loop that emphasizes melee and environmental...
Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens Launches in Q4 2026
Everflux Games announced that Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in the fourth quarter of 2026. A free demo is already live, showcasing the title’s shapeshifting mechanic that lets...
LIFTED Launches July 22 for PC, Later for PS5 and Switch 2
Adventure Works announced that its cinematic puzzle‑platformer LIFTED will debut on PC via Steam on July 22, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions arriving later in the year. The game follows Ari Buktu and Professor Lionel Raventhorpe on a time‑spanning quest...
Soulslike First-Person Shooter DIOXIDE Announced for PC
Byte Barrel, known for the *Forgive Me Father* series, announced DIOXIDE, a tactical first‑person shooter infused with Soulslike mechanics for PC on Steam. The title marks the studio’s shift from its hybrid 2D/3D approach to a fully realized 3D experience...
Co-Op Horror Game Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch Announced for Switch 2
Atlantis Studio, the French studio co‑founded by Ready at Dawn veteran Ru Weerasuriya, announced Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch, a cooperative horror game exclusive to Nintendo’s Switch 2. The title launches in 2026 and is built around true two‑player asymmetric gameplay where one...
Ragnarok Console Project Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Gravity and Daweon Game Media Lab, together with Waycoder, unveiled the Ragnarok Console Project, a new RPG set in the beloved Ragnarok universe. The title will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with a target...
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition Microsoft Store Page Appears
A Microsoft Store page for Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition has gone live, confirming the platform’s unannounced release for Xbox. The edition promises 4K resolution, 60 FPS, new quality‑of‑life features, and four‑player couch co‑op across more than 60 handcrafted levels. Ubisoft’s classic...
Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 Update ‘The Dream Not Dreamed’ Launches June 8
Kuro Games will roll out Wuthering Waves version 3.4, titled “The Dream Not Dreamed,” on June 8. The update introduces a Night City Roaming event, new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaborations, and a suite of quality‑of‑life tools such as a Weekly Activity tab and one‑click...
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Rumor: Rayman Legends Retold to Be Announced by June 2 [Update]
Ubisoft Montpellier is set to unveil Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the beloved platformer, with pre‑orders opening no later than June 2 and a launch slated for October 1. The title will support four‑player online co‑op and ship as a physical...
Japanese-Inspired Sci-Fi Fantasy RPG Gravastar Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Studio Atma announced Gravastar, a Japanese‑style sci‑fi fantasy RPG for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The game combines a nostalgic 16‑ and 32‑bit visual aesthetic with a fast, conditional turn‑based combat system inspired by 2‑D fighting games. Players control...
Dwarven Tactical RPG Runesmith Announced for PC
Terahard Studios announced Runesmith, a dwarf‑themed tactical RPG for PC on Steam, though no launch window was disclosed. The game combines a deep rune‑smithing crafting system with turn‑based combat that rewards chaotic status‑effect combos. Players will live the dwarf life—drinking,...
Survival Horror RPG THERMOCLINE Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
SEMICOLON and indie studio Decent Treatment announced THERMOCLINE, a survival‑horror RPG debuting on PC via Steam this winter as a completely free title. The game will later roll out to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, as well as legacy PS4,...
Crystal Project II Announced for PC
River Running Games unveiled its sequel, *Crystal Project II*, a Metroidvania adventure RPG for PC on Steam. The game expands the original's threat‑based tactical combat, offering an open world without loading screens, random encounters, or permanent missables. New classes, ability augments,...
Deer & Boy Launches in June
Deer & Boy, a cinematic platformer from Lifeline Game Studio, is set to launch in June across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The title is being published by the newly announced Dear...
Storebound Launches July 16
Embers announced that its cooperative puzzle‑horror title Storebound will exit Early Access and launch on PC via Steam on July 16. The game supports one‑to‑three players who must navigate a cursed megastore using proximity voice chat, walkie‑talkies, and a sanity‑driven horror...
Turn-Based Tactical RPG Calame Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Nextale Games unveiled Calame, a single‑player isometric tactical RPG that blends classic grid‑based combat with a novel “Correction” mechanic that lets players reshape terrain mid‑battle. The game will debut on PC via Steam in 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series releases...
Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked ‘Acquisitions Incorporated’ Update Now Available
Resolution Games has launched a free "Acquisitions Incorporated" update for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, adding a comedy‑driven questline in partnership with Penny Arcade. The new content features five side quests led by Omin Dran, voiced by Jerry Holkins, and can be played alongside...
LEGO Skylines by Paradox Interactive, Persona 4 Revival, and More Rated in Korea
South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee has assigned ratings to several upcoming titles, including the unannounced LEGO Skylines from Paradox Interactive and SEGA/ATLUS’s Persona 4 Revival. The LEGO entry is presumed to be a LEGO‑themed spin on Cities: Skylines, though details remain scarce....
OPUS: Prism Peak Coming to PS5 in 2026
Japanese publisher Shueisha Games and indie studio SIGONO announced that their narrative adventure OPUS: Prism Peak will launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. The title, which debuted on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC on April 16, will be showcased at the BitSummit...