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Kioku: Last Summer Launches May 28
NewsApr 28, 2026

Kioku: Last Summer Launches May 28

Kioku: Last Summer, a cozy adventure game with 90s‑style animation, will launch on Steam for PC on May 28. The title is published by Assemble Entertainment and developed by Norway’s indie studio Lugn Games. Players control Asti, a young newcomer to...

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RAIDOU Vs. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Special Live Concert Announced
NewsApr 28, 2026

RAIDOU Vs. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Special Live Concert Announced

Japanese game publisher ATLUS announced a special live concert titled “RAIDOU vs. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance,” scheduled for August 23 at Yokohama Bay Hall, with a fan‑meeting later that evening. The performance will feature music from the newly remastered RAIDOU game and the...

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PLAYISM Game Show Set for May 10
NewsApr 28, 2026

PLAYISM Game Show Set for May 10

PLAYISM announced a live‑streamed PLAYISM Game Show for May 10, airing at 6 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET on YouTube. The event coincides with the publisher’s 15th anniversary, which is celebrated on May 11. During the broadcast, PLAYISM will unveil new details on eleven upcoming...

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Free-to-Play Unreal Engine 5-Powered Cinematic Love Adventure Game Silent Whispers Announced for PC, iOS, and Android
NewsApr 28, 2026

Free-to-Play Unreal Engine 5-Powered Cinematic Love Adventure Game Silent Whispers Announced for PC, iOS, and Android

Archosaur Games and its studio VVANNA STUDIO have unveiled Silent Whispers, a free‑to‑play cinematic love‑adventure built on Unreal Engine 5. The title will launch on PC, iOS and Android, though a release date remains unannounced. It promises 4K visuals, first‑person intimate interactions,...

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G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper Launches April 30 in Japan
NewsApr 28, 2026

G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper Launches April 30 in Japan

G‑MODE Archives+ announced that the classic Namco title *Xenosaga: Pied Piper* will launch on Nintendo Switch via the eShop and on PC via Steam on April 30 in Japan, priced at 1,800 yen (about $12.5). The game, originally released for feature phones...

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TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Developer Announces Side-Scrolling Action Adventure Game MELTMARE for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
NewsApr 28, 2026

TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Developer Announces Side-Scrolling Action Adventure Game MELTMARE for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity creator, a one‑man studio, announced MELTMARE, a side‑scrolling action‑adventure for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and PC. Development is roughly 45% complete, and a playable demo will appear at Tokyo Game Dungeon 12 on May 3. The game...

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Steam Controller Launches May 4 for $99
NewsApr 27, 2026

Steam Controller Launches May 4 for $99

Valve announced the Steam Controller will ship on May 4 at 10 a.m. PT for $99 (≈£85, about $105; €99, about $108). The device combines magnetic TMR thumbsticks, high‑definition rumble, a grip‑enabled gyro and dual trackpads, all configurable through Steam Input. It...

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.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND Launches “Around Summer”
NewsApr 25, 2026

.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND Launches “Around Summer”

Sukeban Games, the studio behind the cult hit VA‑11 Hall‑A, announced its next title, .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, will launch on PC via Steam “around summer.” The game blends cyberpunk aesthetics with a new “Active Time Action” combat system, promising tight positioning and...

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Mythmon: Mythic Monsters Launches This Summer
NewsApr 25, 2026

Mythmon: Mythic Monsters Launches This Summer

Kodansha and MachHabaneroGames announced Mythmon: Mythic Monsters, a hack‑and‑slash strategy title slated for a summer 2026 release on PC via Steam. The single‑player 3D simulation lets players train over 30 “Manima” creatures, each defined by distinct Behaviors and Traits. Battles hinge on...

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HYKE: Northern Light(s) ‘A Witch’s Chill Time’ Update Announced
NewsApr 25, 2026

HYKE: Northern Light(s) ‘A Witch’s Chill Time’ Update Announced

Akatsuki Games, Aniplex and Blast Edge Games announced "A Witch’s Chill Time," a new free update for the pixel‑art action‑RPG HYGE: Northern Light(s). The expansion drops on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC, with an Apple Arcade release slated later...

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Wanderburg Launches in Early Access This Summer
NewsApr 25, 2026

Wanderburg Launches in Early Access This Summer

Wanderburg, a minimalist roguelike action game about moving fortresses, will launch in Early Access on Steam for PC this summer. Developed by indie studio Randwerk and published by Sidekick Publishing, the title blends medieval siege warfare with modular, build‑your‑own gameplay....

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2D Metroidvania Platformer Moonbrella Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
NewsApr 25, 2026

2D Metroidvania Platformer Moonbrella Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Australian indie studio Jett Williams announced Moonbrella, a 2D physics‑based Metroidvania that replaces the traditional jump button with an upgradeable umbrella mechanic. The title will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, though...

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STARDUST: Wish of Witch Launches May 28
NewsApr 25, 2026

STARDUST: Wish of Witch Launches May 28

Kniv Studio announced that its turn‑based single‑player pixel strategy RPG STARDUST: Wish of Witch will launch on PC via Steam on May 28 at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET). The game offers full‑sprite animation, cinematic 2D set pieces, and a hybrid combat system that blends...

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Hell Clock Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on June 2 Alongside ‘Cursed War’ Expansion
NewsApr 24, 2026

Hell Clock Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on June 2 Alongside ‘Cursed War’ Expansion

Hell Clock, the action‑RPG roguelike that debuted on PC in June 2025, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on June 2, 2024. The release coincides with the game’s first major expansion, “Cursed War,” which shifts the narrative to a...

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Urban Jungle Now Available for Xbox Series
NewsApr 23, 2026

Urban Jungle Now Available for Xbox Series

Assemble Entertainment has released the Xbox Series X|S version of *Urban Jungle*, priced at $11.99, mirroring its PC offering on the Microsoft Store. Developed by Kylyk Games, the title debuted on Steam in March and now expands to console players....

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D3 Publisher Announces CARD&CASINO for Switch 2
NewsApr 23, 2026

D3 Publisher Announces CARD&CASINO for Switch 2

D3 Publisher announced CARD&CASINO, a five‑game casino collection launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 23. The title, known in Japan as SIMPLE Series for Nintendo Switch 2 Vol. 3, promises high‑definition graphics and seamless performance optimized for the new hardware. It features both...

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Dinkum – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available; ‘The Great Bite’ Update Now Available for PC
NewsApr 22, 2026

Dinkum – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available; ‘The Great Bite’ Update Now Available for PC

KRAFTON and indie creator James Bendon have launched a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the farming‑sim game Dinkum, offering a free upgrade for existing Switch owners and bundling the “Animal Tracks” update for both Switch platforms. Simultaneously, the PC version on...

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Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition – Part One Now Available for Switch 2, Coming to PS4
NewsApr 21, 2026

Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition – Part One Now Available for Switch 2, Coming to PS4

Survios has released the Switch 2 version of *Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One* (Evolved Edition) for $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop, while a PlayStation 4 version is slated for the near future. The title, originally a VR horror shooter, was re‑engineered...

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The Backworld Demo Now Available
NewsApr 21, 2026

The Backworld Demo Now Available

Top Hat Studios released a free PC demo for *The Backworld*, a turn‑based horror RPG from Numor Games, on Steam. The demo showcases the game’s dimension‑hopping narrative, over 100 distinct locations, and a sanity‑meter that alters gameplay. Players can fight,...

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Nioh 3 Update Launches April 27, Adds Multiple High-Difficulty Battle Scrolls
NewsApr 20, 2026

Nioh 3 Update Launches April 27, Adds Multiple High-Difficulty Battle Scrolls

Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA will roll out a free update for *Nioh 3* on April 27. The patch introduces multiple high‑difficulty Battle Scroll side missions, a new Stone of Penance that raises accessory values, and exclusive skills earned by completing the...

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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, More
NewsApr 20, 2026

This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, More

A wave of Japanese titles is hitting global platforms this week, led by Kingdom’s Return: Time‑Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster debuting on PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series and PC. Switch 2 adds PRAGMATA and SHUTEN ORDER, both with deluxe and regional editions,...

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Neverness to Everness Launch Trailer; Music Collaborations Announced
NewsApr 18, 2026

Neverness to Everness Launch Trailer; Music Collaborations Announced

Perfect World Games and Hotta Studio unveiled the launch trailer for the free‑to‑play supernatural urban open‑world action RPG *Neverness to Everness*. The announcement also highlighted an extensive music‑collaboration slate featuring tracks from *Persona 5 Royal*, *Persona 5: The Phantom X*, and *Tower of Fantasy*....

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Hela Title Changed to Hela: Of Mice & Magic; ‘In Tune with Nature’ Deep Dive Trailer
NewsApr 17, 2026

Hela Title Changed to Hela: Of Mice & Magic; ‘In Tune with Nature’ Deep Dive Trailer

Scandinavian‑folklore‑inspired open‑world adventure Hela has been retitled Hela: of Mice & Magic by Knights Peak Games and developer Windup Games. A new deep‑dive trailer showcases vibrant nature, a magical froggy backpack, and a dynamic soundtrack composed by Frida Johansson and...

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Magic
NewsApr 17, 2026

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Magic

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales introduces the Age of Magic, a golden era where magical technology fuels societal prosperity in the nation of Weyzn. The story follows Elliot and Faie as they traverse four distinct ages, confronting threats...

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Save My Scrap Launches April 22 for PC, April 30 for PS5 and Switch, and May 28 for Xbox Series
NewsApr 17, 2026

Save My Scrap Launches April 22 for PC, April 30 for PS5 and Switch, and May 28 for Xbox Series

Save My Scrap, an upgraded visual‑novel/puzzle hybrid derived from the free title Fix My Junk, is set to launch on multiple platforms this spring. The PC version arrives on Steam on April 22, followed by PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 30,...

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Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name Now Available for PS4, Switch
NewsApr 15, 2026

Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name Now Available for PS4, Switch

Indie developer ImCyan, together with Vaka Game Magazine, launched Tsugunohi: The Chamber of Phantom Name on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, priced at $3.99. The side‑scrolling horror title originally debuted on PC via Steam in April 2025. The game continues the series’...

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TerraTech Legion Launches April 30 for Xbox Series, PC
NewsApr 15, 2026

TerraTech Legion Launches April 30 for Xbox Series, PC

TerraTech Legion, developed by Payload Studios and published by Mythwright, launches on April 30 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will be sold on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and available day‑one on Xbox Game Pass. It...

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NITRO GEN OMEGA Launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
NewsApr 15, 2026

NITRO GEN OMEGA Launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC

Nitro Gen Omega is leaving Early Access and will launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The full release is priced at $29.99 (about $31.70 in the UK and $32.70 in...

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Total Chaos Coming to Switch 2 on April 29
NewsApr 15, 2026

Total Chaos Coming to Switch 2 on April 29

Apogee Entertainment and Trigger Happy Interactive announced that their psychological survival‑horror title Total Chaos will debut on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on April 29 in North America for $24.99, with a global rollout to follow. The Switch 2 version supports 1080p in docked mode,...

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Delayed to Summer
NewsApr 14, 2026

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Delayed to Summer

Limited Run Games and developer Bitmap Bureau have pushed the side‑scrolling beat ’em up *He‑Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction* from its slated April 28, 2026 launch to a summer release. The title will appear digitally on...

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ‘Sealed Truth’ Update Now Available
NewsApr 14, 2026

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ‘Sealed Truth’ Update Now Available

GSC Game World has launched the "Sealed Truth" update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, introducing a new narrative‑driven mission set in the hidden X‑Lab. Players must help technician Diod gain access to the sealed lower levels of X‑18, promising high‑risk, high‑reward...

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Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Launches May 28
NewsApr 14, 2026

Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Launches May 28

Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, a weapon‑free horror title from Dragonis Games, launches on May 28, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. A physical PS5 edition bundles the bonus game The Shore, while the console releases also include the...

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Roguelite Action RPG Clockfall Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
NewsApr 14, 2026

Roguelite Action RPG Clockfall Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Radical Theory and Rever Games announced Clockfall, a roguelite action RPG for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The title will debut in Early Access on Steam for PC later in 2026 before a full launch across consoles. Clockfall combines...

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Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for PC Launches May 18
NewsApr 14, 2026

Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for PC Launches May 18

Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a fantasy bullet‑hell shoot‑em‑up from DeerFarm, will debut on PC via Steam and Stove on May 18, with PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch releases slated for later. The title shifts the series to a side‑scroll perspective, set in...

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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: PRAGMATA, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, More
NewsApr 12, 2026

This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: PRAGMATA, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, More

Japanese publishers rolled out a slate of new titles this week, headlined by PRAGMATA and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Physical releases span PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and the upcoming Switch 2, with region‑specific collector editions for North America, Europe and...

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MOUSE: P.I. for Hire ‘Meet the Cast’ Trailer
NewsApr 10, 2026

MOUSE: P.I. for Hire ‘Meet the Cast’ Trailer

PlaySide Publishing and indie developer Fumi Games have dropped a new “Meet the Cast” trailer for their upcoming noir‑cartoon first‑person shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. The teaser introduces a voice lineup that includes veteran actor Troy Baker as protagonist Jack...

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Battle Royale Typing Game Final Sentence Now Available
NewsApr 9, 2026

Battle Royale Typing Game Final Sentence Now Available

Button Mash's Final Sentence, a battle‑royale typing game, launched on Steam for PC on April 9, 2026, published by Polden Publishing. Players compete in a hangar, typing on virtual typewriters while a single‑bullet revolver adds a high‑stakes twist. The game supports massive...

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Risk of Rain 2 DLC ‘Hallowed Concepts’ Announced
NewsApr 9, 2026

Risk of Rain 2 DLC ‘Hallowed Concepts’ Announced

Gearbox Publishing and Gearbox Software announced a new downloadable content expansion for Risk of Rain 2 called “Hallowed Concepts.” The DLC introduces two new playable Survivors, three fresh stages—including the Damp Caverns, Tenebrous Quagmire, and Lurid Basilica—and a suite of curses...

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The Lift Adds PS5 and Xbox Series Versions, Delayed to 2027
NewsApr 9, 2026

The Lift Adds PS5 and Xbox Series Versions, Delayed to 2027

The Lift, a first‑person supernatural handyman simulator, has announced console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series alongside its PC release. Development is handled by Fantastic Signals and publishing by tinyBuild. The launch window has shifted from an anticipated 2026 debut...

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CloverPit DLC ‘Unholy Fusion’ and Version 1.4 Update Now Available
NewsApr 9, 2026

CloverPit DLC ‘Unholy Fusion’ and Version 1.4 Update Now Available

Future Friends Games and Panik Arcade have launched the "Unholy Fusion" DLC for the horror roguelite slot game CloverPit, priced at $2.99. The expansion introduces a Surgery Machine that lets players fuse charms, adding 30 new fusion charms, ten additional...

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We Were Here Tomorrow Demo Now Available for PC
NewsApr 9, 2026

We Were Here Tomorrow Demo Now Available for PC

Total Mayhem Games has launched a free PC demo of the upcoming cooperative puzzle title *We Were Here Tomorrow* on Steam. The demo lets two players experience the series’ signature walkie‑talkie communication inside a new retro‑futuristic Norcek facility. It introduces...

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Find Your Words Now Available
NewsApr 8, 2026

Find Your Words Now Available

Capybara Games released *Find Your Words*, a short adventure that lets players explore a vibrant summer‑camp setting while communicating without speech. The title is available as a free download on Steam for PC, with an optional $5.99 supporter edition that...

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Hazard Levels Launches in Early Access for PC on April 30
NewsApr 8, 2026

Hazard Levels Launches in Early Access for PC on April 30

Wales Interactive announced that its cooperative first‑person shooter Hazard Levels will enter Early Access on PC via Steam on April 30, 2026, with a full‑release slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC in Q4 2026. The game blends survival‑horror and physics‑driven gameplay,...

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Fast-Paced Action Adventure Game Koshmar: The Last Reverie Announced for Consoles, PC
NewsApr 8, 2026

Fast-Paced Action Adventure Game Koshmar: The Last Reverie Announced for Consoles, PC

Purple Ray Studio announced Koshmar: The Last Reverie, a single‑player action‑adventure slated for a 2027 release on PC via Steam and unspecified next‑gen consoles. The game follows Violet, a teen who explores lucid dreams and nightmarish realms, balancing combat, puzzle‑solving,...

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Bylina for PC Launches April 20
NewsApr 8, 2026

Bylina for PC Launches April 20

Bylina, a Slavic‑folklore‑inspired action RPG, launches on PC on April 20 via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Developed by Far Far Games and published by Digital Vortex, the game follows the young bogatyr Falconet as he shares his body with...

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Forza Horizon 6 ‘Prologue’ Gameplay
NewsApr 8, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 ‘Prologue’ Gameplay

Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games released a six‑minute prologue for the Japan‑set open‑world racer Forza Horizon 6. The video highlights a 2024 Nissan GT‑R Nismo beside a bullet train, a snow‑ready Polaris RZR Pro 4, a 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 on...

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FAITH: The Unholy Trinity Coming to PS5 on April 9
NewsApr 7, 2026

FAITH: The Unholy Trinity Coming to PS5 on April 9

New Blood Interactive and Airdorf Games announced that the pixel‑horror anthology FAITH: The Unholy Trinity will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 9, 2026. The collection, originally released on PC in October 2022, later arrived on Switch (2024) and Xbox Series (2025). It...

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FuRyu Trademarks CRYMELIGHT in Japan
NewsApr 6, 2026

FuRyu Trademarks CRYMELIGHT in Japan

FuRyu filed a trademark for the name CRYMELIGHT in Japan on March 27, with the filing made public on April 6. The new brand follows the publisher’s established naming pattern seen in titles like CRYSTAR and CRYMACHINA. FuRyu typically announces its flagship...

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Kunio-Kun and Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Dies at Age 64
NewsApr 6, 2026

Kunio-Kun and Double Dragon Creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto Dies at Age 64

Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the visionary behind the *Kunio‑kun* and *Double Dragon* series, died on April 2, 2026 at age 64, as confirmed by his son on Twitter. Kishimoto launched his career at Data East, contributing to titles like *Cobra Command* and *Road Blaster*, before moving to Technos Japan...

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