Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online ‘System’ Trailer
Bandai Namco and Game Studio unveiled a seven‑minute "System" trailer for the upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online. The video walks players through avatar customization, mapping, combat gauges, six weapon types, partner mechanics, base towns, and boss encounters. The title is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC via Steam on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide. Both English and Japanese versions of the trailer are now live on YouTube.
Hopetown Gameplay Teaser Trailer, Investigation and Publishing Mechanics Detailed
Longdue unveiled a gameplay teaser for its psychogeographic RPG Hopetown, showcasing three journalist‑class playstyles and a branching narrative system. The studio announced that Olga Moskvina, the acclaimed writer and editor behind Disco Elysium, has joined the development team alongside other ZA/UM...
Frontier Legends Launches in Early Access on May 29
Neojac Entertainment announced that its open‑world Wild West survival game Frontier Legends will launch in Early Access for PC on May 29 via Steam. The title blends crafting, settlement building, and multiplayer combat in a rugged frontier setting. Players start as...
Outward 2 Launches in Early Access on July 7
Nine Dots Publishing and Nine Dots Studio announced that Outward 2 will launch in Early Access for PC on July 7, available on Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG. A closed beta begins May 26, giving players a chance to test the sequel’s...
Game Pass Adds Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and More in Late May to Early June
Microsoft announced a wave of Game Pass additions slated for late May through early June, featuring high‑profile releases such as Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, and Jurassic World Evolution 3. The rollout also includes indie and family‑friendly titles like Dead Static Drive,...
Into The Unwell Delayed to 2027, No Longer Early Access
Coffee Stain Publishing and indie studio She Was Such A Good Horse announced that their cooperative roguelite, Into The Unwell, will no longer launch in Early Access in 2026. Instead, the title is slated for a full release on PC...
Roguelike 2D Platformer Pit Panic Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Flying Rat Studio announced its roguelike 2D platformer Pit Panic, slated for a July launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG. The game centers on an archaeologist navigating handcrafted levels using a physics‑driven hook...
Momento Adds Xbox Series Version, Launches in June
Momento, a cozy room‑decoration game, will launch in June 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. The Xbox Series version was just announced, expanding the title’s platform coverage. Developed by Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio and...
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Polyarc announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a definitive adventure that merges the award‑winning VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II into one experience. The game will launch this summer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch, and PC...
The Caribou Trail for PS5 Delayed to July 7
Unreliable Narrators has postponed the PlayStation 5 release of its World War I narrative adventure *The Caribou Trail* from today to July 7 after uncovering a critical issue in the build. The PC version remains live on Steam and the Epic Games Store at $12.99....
High Times Launches July 23
Yangyang Mobile announced that its narrative dating and cooking‑simulation title High Times will launch on July 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game places players behind a quirky donut shop where “Donut Therapy” lets players craft...
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Series Shipments and Digital Sales Top Three Million
Bandai Namco announced that worldwide shipments and digital sales for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and its sequel Hacker’s Memory have topped three million units. The two titles, originally released on PS Vita in 2015 and later expanded to PS4, Switch and PC, have steadily grown from 1.5 million...
Two-Player Co-Op Roguelite City-Builder Kingfish Announced for Consoles, PC
Firevolt, the studio behind WheelMates, announced Kingfish, a two‑player cooperative roguelite city‑builder set on the back of a massive leviathan. Players assume asymmetric roles—one piloting the giant fish that serves as a floating kingdom, the other controlling a young king...
DokeV and PLAN 8 Still in Development; DokeV in Pre-Production Stage
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its two announced projects, the collectible MMORPG DokeV and the exosuit shooter PLAN 8, remain in development according to its Q1 2026 financial results. DokeV has entered the pre‑production phase and is now the primary resource focus, with...
Pocketpair Trademarks Palworld Online
Pocketpair has filed a trademark for “Palworld Online” in both the United States (April 27) and South Korea (April 24). The move comes as the game, which already offers four‑player co‑op and 32‑player dedicated servers, prepares for its version 1.0 launch later in...
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Teaser Video; Giveaway Campaign and First Wave of Influencers Announced
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association unveiled a teaser video for Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the event’s 30th anniversary and its first five‑day schedule from September 17‑21 at Makuhari Messe. The visual, created by illustrator Zashikiwarashi, debuted across YouTube, X, Instagram and other...
PATLABOR the Case Files Launches This Summer
Good Smile Company and Chime Corporation announced that PATLABOR the Case Files, a 3D action game based on the classic anime, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam this summer. The title will support English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and...
Idol Manager: Virtual Venture Announced for PC
PLAYISM and Glitch Pitch have announced Idol Manager: Virtual Venture, a sequel to the acclaimed idol‑management simulation. The game will enter Early Access on Steam in 2027 for PC, launching with English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese language support. Players will...
3D Psychological Horror Adventure Game A Passing in the Night Announced for PC
PLAYISM and Japanese indie studio .iris have unveiled A Passing in the Night, a 3‑D psychological horror‑adventure slated for a 2026 PC release on Steam. The game will launch with full English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese language support. Players follow Kai,...
2D Exploration Horror Adventure Game Remake Midnight Train: New Moon Announced for PC
Playism and indie studio LydiaBluebell announced a 2‑D horror‑adventure remake, Midnight Train: New Moon, slated for PC release on Steam in 2027. The game revisits the 2020 free RPG Maker title Midnight Train, adding fully revamped graphics, redesigned puzzles, and...
‘Fantasy Globetrotting Minesweeper’ Game Dungeon Sweeper Plus Announced for PC
PLAYISM and indie developer Setamo announced Dungeon Sweeper Plus, a fantasy‑themed Minesweeper‑style puzzle game slated for PC release on Steam in 2026. The title builds on the free 2023 itch.io version, adding expanded biomes, a coin‑based flag system, and multilingual support in...
No Case Should Remain Unsolved Coming to PS5 This Summer
Playism announced that the mystery adventure *No Case Should Remain Unsolved* will launch on PlayStation 5 this summer, following its PC debut in January 2024 and a Switch release in September 2024. Developed by Korean studio Somi, the game follows retired...
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII Update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Andante – Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana’ Launches...
miHoYo announced that Genshin Impact’s Version Luna VII launches on May 20, bringing a new Archon Quest that thrusts Sumeru into turmoil while Nahida lies in a mysterious slumber. The update introduces three playable characters—5‑star Pyro mage Nicole Reeyn, 5‑star...
Sekiro: No Defeat Premieres September 4 in Japan
Sekiro: No Defeat, the anime adaptation of FromSoftware’s award‑winning game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, will premiere in Japan on September 4 with a three‑week theatrical run. The series will later stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, except in Japan, China, Korea, Russia and...
Switch 2, Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online Price Increases Announced
Nintendo announced price hikes for its upcoming Switch 2 console and existing Switch hardware across major markets, as well as increased fees for Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions in Japan. In the U.S., the Switch 2 will rise from $449.99 to $499.99 effective...
Switch 2 Worldwide Sales Top 19.86 Million, Switch Tops 155.92 Million
Nintendo reported that its Switch 2 console has sold 19.86 million units worldwide as of March 31 2026, while the original Switch’s cumulative sales now stand at 155.92 million units. In the most recent quarter, Nintendo shipped 2.49 million Switch 2 hardware units and 10.78 million Switch 2 software...
PS5 Shipments Top 93.7 Million
Sony reported that PlayStation 5 shipments have topped 93.7 million units worldwide as of the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The latest three‑month period saw 1.5 million consoles shipped, a decline of 0.9 million versus the same span a year earlier. PlayStation Network now hosts 125 million...
Town to City Launches May 26
Cozy city‑builder Town to City is leaving Early Access and launching on PC via Steam on May 16, as announced by publisher Kwalee and developer Galaxy Grove. The game originally entered Early Access on September 16, 2025. The full release...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a cooperative third‑person shooter arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC this summer. The sequel expands squad size to four players and introduces a fully customizable Specialist class....
Burden Street Station Launches May 21
Burden Street Station, a surreal narrative adventure from developer IODINE and publisher Critical Reflex, is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 21, 2026. The game explores themes of memory, grief, and community through a world where memories are sold...
SUMMERHOUSE Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on May 15
Future Friends Games and developer Friedemann announced that their indie building title SUMMERHOUSE will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026. The launch will be accompanied by a PC release through the Microsoft Store, which includes...
Hollowbody Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on June 4
Headware Games announced that its tech‑noir survival‑horror title Hollowbody will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on June 4, 2026, priced at $16.99 (about €15.99, roughly $17.44). The console versions are feature‑complete, incorporating every post‑launch PC update, new puzzles, additional locales and...
The Sinking City 2 Launches This Summer
Frogwares announced that *The Sinking City 2* will arrive this summer, shifting the sequel toward a full‑blown survival‑horror experience while preserving its investigative DNA. The game follows occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty as he navigates a flood‑ravaged 1920s Arkham to rescue his...
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced
Imagineer announced Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, slated for a July 16 release in Japan and Asia. Existing Switch owners can upgrade via a 1,100‑yen (≈$8) Upgrade Pack. The new edition adds an Advanced Judgment mode,...
Serial World Limited-Time Demo Now Available
Kakehashi Games and Serial Project have launched a limited‑time demo for the roguelike deck‑builder Serial World on Steam, running through May 11 as part of Steam Deckbuilder’s Fest. The preview lets players guide Milo and three starter Anima through a randomized dungeon,...
Black Jacket Launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Skystone Games and developer Mi’pu’mi Games announced that their blackjack‑inspired roguelite deckbuilder *Black Jacket* will launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The game blends classic Blackjack betting with deck‑building...
Littlelands Demo Now Available
Apogee Entertainment and HyperMegaPixel have released a free PC demo of their cozy farming‑adventure life‑simulation game Littlelands on Steam. The two‑hour demo lets players create a custom avatar, explore six distinct areas, interact with twenty NPCs, and battle seven enemy...
Reverse Collapse: F Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android
Sunborn Network Technology and its in‑house MICA Team unveiled Reverse Collapse: F, a science‑fiction cooperative third‑person shooter. The title will debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android, with a planned launch in 2028. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game promises...
Top-Down Action Adventure Game Magical Blush Launches This Summer for PC, Later for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Switch
Magical Blush, a top‑down action‑adventure from Alkacer Game Studio, is set to launch on PC via Steam and GOG this summer, with subsequent releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and the original Switch. The game combines fast‑paced elemental combat with...
Backtrace: Mechanisms for Forgetting Announced for PC – Pixel Art Yuri Mystery and Puzzle Game Inside a Retro Computer
San Francisco‑based indie studio Petallix Games has unveiled Backtrace: Mechanisms for Forgetting, a pixel‑art yuri mystery and puzzle title set inside a stylized 1984 microcomputer. The game will launch on PC through Steam, though a specific release date remains unannounced....
70s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X Adds Remastered Vs. Original Toggle
Bliss Brain and developer Implicit Conversion announced that the upcoming 70s‑style robot anime game Geppy‑X will include a built‑in toggle allowing players to switch between a high‑definition remastered version and the original 1999 visuals. The remaster was created by digitizing...
Stupid Never Dies ‘Styles’ Gameplay
GPTRACK50 released a four‑minute gameplay video for its upcoming 3D action RPG Stupid Never Dies, showcasing eleven distinct transformation "Styles" ranging from Zombie to Demon. The video demonstrates each Style’s unique combat mechanics, such as the aerial Harpy attacks and the...
Bubblegum Galaxy ‘Study Mode’ Update Now Available for PC
Astrolabe Games and Smarto Club have launched a free "Study Mode" update for the PC version of Bubblegum Galaxy, turning the whimsical hex‑tile builder into a productivity companion. The new mode introduces Haco, an on‑screen avatar that sits at the...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PS VR2 Update Now Available
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 received a free PlayStation VR2 update, announced by Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studio. The patch brings true‑to‑life VR immersion to the PlayStation 5 version, letting players pilot 125 distinct aircraft in virtual reality. The game remains cross‑platform, also...
Enter the Chronosphere Launches in Early Access on May 14
Enter the Chronosphere, a turn‑based tactical bullet‑hell title from Effort Star, will debut in Early Access on Steam for PC on May 14, priced at $14.99. Published by Joystick Ventures, the game freezes bullets between player turns, letting players plan precise...
Joe Richardson Adventure Games Anthology The Immortal John Triptych Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and...
Akupara Games and Joe Richardson Games announced The Immortal John Triptych, an anthology that bundles the adventure titles Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The collection arrives in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2,...
Blood: Refreshed Supply for Switch 2 Launches May 7
Nightdive Studios announced that the Switch 2 version of the horror FPS Blood: Refreshed Supply will ship on May 7, extending the title’s multi‑platform rollout that began on Dec 4 2025. The game, originally released on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Rated in Europe
Pan European Game Information (PEGI) has issued a PEGI 12 rating for the yet‑unannounced Tales of Eternia Remastered, confirming the game’s return to modern platforms. The rating cites moderate violence, colorful combat effects, and occasional profanity such as the word “bastard.”...
Thick As Thieves Priced at $4.99, Launch to Serve as ‘Introductory Campaign’
Stealth‑action heist game Thick As Thieves will launch on PC via Steam on May 20 for $4.99 (≈€5.44/≈£6.34). The release is framed as an introductory campaign, delivering at least four hours of gameplay, 16 missions across two dynamic, replayable maps, and...
Phonopolis Launches May 20
Amanita Design announced that its long‑awaited 3D puzzle adventure *Phonopolis* will launch on May 20 for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The game puts players in the shoes of Felix, a garbage collector who must thwart an...