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Hiryu No Ken Collection Announced for PC
NewsApr 5, 2026

Hiryu No Ken Collection Announced for PC

Japanese publisher NihonGame announced the Hiryu no Ken Collection, a PC compilation of four early titles from the classic martial‑arts series. The bundle includes Hiryu no Ken, its sequels II and III, and the spin‑off Special Fighting Wars, all featuring...

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Starward Coming to PS5 on April 16
NewsApr 3, 2026

Starward Coming to PS5 on April 16

Century Games and Game Blender Studio announced that the 3D fighting title Starward will debut on PlayStation 5 on April 16, adding the console to its existing PC, iOS, and Android releases. The game, which features mecha‑girl combatants and classic Gundam‑style mechanics,...

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The New Denpa Men Coming to Switch 2 on April 6
NewsApr 3, 2026

The New Denpa Men Coming to Switch 2 on April 6

Genius Sonority announced that its free‑to‑play RPG *The New Denpa Men* will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 6, 2024. The title originally launched on Switch in July 2024 and later on iOS and Android in March 2025, and the new...

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Ex Sanguis Launches in Early Access on May 21
NewsApr 2, 2026

Ex Sanguis Launches in Early Access on May 21

Ex Sanguis, a turn‑based strategy title from Lightbulb Crew and Firesquid, enters Early Access on PC via Steam on May 21. The initial release offers fully playable core mechanics and several hours of content, while promising a minimum six‑month EA window. Developers will...

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Sci-Fi Drone 2D Platformer Nullstar: Solus Launches April 16 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
NewsApr 2, 2026

Sci-Fi Drone 2D Platformer Nullstar: Solus Launches April 16 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC

Indie studio Smash Attack Studios is releasing its sci‑fi drone platformer Nullstar: Solus on April 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, priced at $9.99. The game positions speed‑focused, precision drone piloting at its core, offering...

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Sci-Fi Arena First-Person Shooter Viscerafest Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series on April 9, Switch Later
NewsApr 2, 2026

Sci-Fi Arena First-Person Shooter Viscerafest Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series on April 9, Switch Later

Viscerafest, a sci‑fantasy arena first‑person shooter, will debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on April 9, with a Nintendo Switch version slated for later release. The title is published by Fulqrum Publishing and co‑developed by Acid Man Games and Fire Plant Games. After an Early Access...

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Bases Loaded-Based Hololive Baseball Game holoBase Announced for PC
NewsApr 1, 2026

Bases Loaded-Based Hololive Baseball Game holoBase Announced for PC

Holo Indie and Clover Lab announced holoBase, a pixel‑art baseball title that reimagines Jaleco's classic Bases Loaded with Hololive VTuber talent. The game will launch on PC via Steam, though a specific release date remains undisclosed. Players can build and...

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SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami-Led Studio UNBOUND
NewsApr 1, 2026

SHIFT UP Acquires Shinji Mikami-Led Studio UNBOUND

SHIFT UP, the South Korean developer behind *Goddess of Victory: NIKKE* and the upcoming *Stellar Blade*, announced on April 1 that it has fully acquired UNBOUND, the Tokyo‑based studio founded by Resident Evil veteran Shinji Mikami. UNBOUND is currently building original console and...

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ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Launches May 21 for PC, Later in 2026 for PS5
NewsMar 31, 2026

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Launches May 21 for PC, Later in 2026 for PS5

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies launches on PC May 21 across Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for 2026. Developed by ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, the game is a story‑rich espionage RPG centered on...

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC Character Kenshiro From Fist of the North Star Launches in June
NewsMar 28, 2026

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC Character Kenshiro From Fist of the North Star Launches in June

SNK announced that Kenshiro, the legendary hero from the manga *Fist of the North Star*, will join *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* Season 2 as a downloadable‑content character in June 2026. The DLC arrives alongside a new anime adaptation of...

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Expelled From Paradise Game Announced
NewsMar 28, 2026

Expelled From Paradise Game Announced

Toei Animation announced a video game based on the 2014 sci‑fi anime Expelled from Paradise, slated for a winter 2026 launch in Japan. The title, genre, supported platforms and developer remain undisclosed and will be revealed later. The game will...

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RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Now Available for PS5, Xbox Series
NewsMar 27, 2026

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Now Available for PS5, Xbox Series

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, the remastered blend of the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The game, originally launched on mobile in 2016 and later on PC and Switch, includes the Toolkit, Wacky Worlds,...

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Free Update to Add Powerful ‘Royal Monsters’ This Summer
NewsMar 27, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Free Update to Add Powerful ‘Royal Monsters’ This Summer

Capcom announced a free summer update for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection that will introduce “Royal Monsters,” ultra‑powerful variants of existing creatures. The update targets high‑level players, specifically riders level 90 and above, demanding refined strategies and top‑tier Monsties. It...

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Hades II Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on April 14
NewsMar 26, 2026

Hades II Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on April 14

Supergiant Games announced that Hades II will launch on April 14 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC, with availability through the Microsoft Store and Game Pass. The sequel, which entered Early Access on May 6, 2024, previously launched fully on Switch 2, Switch and...

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17th Century Korea-Set Dark Action Game MOOSA: Dirty Fate Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
NewsMar 26, 2026

17th Century Korea-Set Dark Action Game MOOSA: Dirty Fate Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

MOOSA: Dirty Fate, a dark action title set in 17th‑century Korea, was announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game immerses players in a famine‑stricken Joseon era, drawing on the Little Ice Age’s historical hardships. Players control Gunn,...

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Dispatch Coming to Xbox Series This Summer
NewsMar 26, 2026

Dispatch Coming to Xbox Series This Summer

AdHoc Studio announced that its superhero workplace comedy *Dispatch* will arrive on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store this summer, following its earlier releases on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch. The game blends narrative-driven decision‑making with...

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Ascend to ZERO Launches July 13 for Xbox Series, PC
NewsMar 26, 2026

Ascend to ZERO Launches July 13 for Xbox Series, PC

Flyway Games announced that its time‑control roguelike Ascend to ZERO will release on July 13 for Xbox Series consoles and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The title will also be accessible through Xbox Game Pass from day one, expanding...

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Co-Op Building Simulation Game Salvation Denied Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
NewsMar 25, 2026

Co-Op Building Simulation Game Salvation Denied Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Digital Vortex and Firevolt announced Salvation Denied, a cooperative building‑simulation game launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam this fall. The title supports one‑to‑four players and centers on physics‑driven construction, heavy machinery, and real‑time disasters. A PC playtest...

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Village in the Shade Coming West This Fall
NewsMar 25, 2026

Village in the Shade Coming West This Fall

NIS America announced that the rural‑life simulation *Village in the Shade* will launch in the West this fall on PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. The Japanese release is scheduled for July 30, and pre‑orders for a $89.99 limited edition...

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Shadowverse to End Service on June 30
NewsMar 25, 2026

Shadowverse to End Service on June 30

Cygames announced that the original Shadowverse free‑to‑play digital card game will cease operations on June 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. PT, with its direct successor, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, remaining active. Over its ten‑year run the title released more than 5,000 cards across 32 sets,...

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games
NewsMar 24, 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games

Sony Interactive Entertainment has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell in March 2025, while it was still in the early stages of its first project. The shutdown follows Blundell's earlier exit from...

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Age of Mythology: Retold DLC ‘Obsidian Mirror’ Launches April 21
NewsMar 24, 2026

Age of Mythology: Retold DLC ‘Obsidian Mirror’ Launches April 21

Xbox Game Studios announced that the Age of Mythology: Retold expansion "Obsidian Mirror" will launch on April 21 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC. The DLC introduces the Aztec civilization, adding three major gods—Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, and Huitzilopochtli—plus...

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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition Launches April 9
NewsMar 24, 2026

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition Launches April 9

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition is set to launch on April 9 across PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest 2/3. Published by 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing and built by KillPixel with Flat2VR Studios, the title reimagines the original shooter...

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Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series Launches March 27
NewsMar 23, 2026

Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series Launches March 27

Crytivo and Crazy Goat Games announced that the Xbox Series X|S version of the Lovecraft‑inspired city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu will launch on March 27, 2026. The title first entered Early Access on PC in October 2024 and received a...

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Million Depth Version 2.0 Update Now Available, Adds ‘Dimension Over Mode’ and More
NewsMar 23, 2026

Million Depth Version 2.0 Update Now Available, Adds ‘Dimension Over Mode’ and More

PLAYISM and Cyber Space Biotope have rolled out version 2.0 for Million Depth, introducing the high‑difficulty Dimension Over Mode that carries HP and battery across the α, β, and γ routes. The update also adds dedicated speedrun features such as...

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Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring Launches May 29
NewsMar 22, 2026

Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring Launches May 29

Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos’s Ring, a modern‑day Shibuya‑set visual novel, will debut on Steam for PC on May 29. Developed by indie studio Eisnid, the game offers a text‑driven adventure featuring dual protagonists—a magical crime investigator and an orphaned teen searching...

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PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES Edition Announced for Switch
NewsMar 22, 2026

PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES Edition Announced for Switch

Jupiter announced PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES edition for Nintendo Switch, releasing on April 30 via the eShop for $17.99. The game blends classic Picross mechanics with more than 80 Konami characters, spanning titles like Castlevania, Contra and Gradius. It offers 150 puzzles each...

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Guilty Gear: Strive Version 2.00 Update, Season 5 DLC Characters Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky Announced
NewsMar 22, 2026

Guilty Gear: Strive Version 2.00 Update, Season 5 DLC Characters Jam Kuradoberi and Robo=Ky Announced

Arc System Works announced the Guilty Gear: Strive version 2.00 update, releasing on April 9 alongside Season 5 DLC character Jam Kuradoberi. The update introduces new battle mechanics Wild Assault and Counter Blitz, plus a host of UI skins, accessories, and...

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Open-World Adventure Game CookieRun: New World Announced for Console, PC, and Mobile
NewsMar 21, 2026

Open-World Adventure Game CookieRun: New World Announced for Console, PC, and Mobile

South Korean developer Devsisters unveiled CookieRun: New World, an open‑world adventure built on Unreal Engine that will debut on console, PC and mobile in 2029, marking the franchise’s 20th anniversary. The announcement came alongside a slate of new titles, including...

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Hard West II Coming to PS5, Xbox Series
NewsMar 20, 2026

Hard West II Coming to PS5, Xbox Series

Klabater, together with Good Shepherd Entertainment, announced that its Wild West‑themed turn‑based strategy sequel Hard West II will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game originally launched on PC via Steam in August 2022 and has no confirmed release date for...

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Basketball Classics Now Available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
NewsMar 19, 2026

Basketball Classics Now Available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch

Basketball Classics, an 8‑bit styled basketball title, has launched on Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch at a $9.99 price point with a 10 percent launch discount. The game, originally released on PC in 2018 and fully launched in 2019,...

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Easy Delivery Co. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26
NewsMar 19, 2026

Easy Delivery Co. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26

Easy Delivery Co., a quiet‑driving indie title from Oro Interactive and Sam C, will debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26. The game originally launched on PC via Steam in September 2025 and has sold over...

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 Launches March 26
NewsMar 19, 2026

Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 Launches March 26

Ember Lab announced that the Switch 2 version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits will launch on March 26, with pre‑orders now live via the Nintendo eShop. The port bundles the Anniversary DLC, adds accessibility features, and introduces a New Game+ mode featuring...

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Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi Launches in 2026 in Japan
NewsMar 18, 2026

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi Launches in 2026 in Japan

Shangri‑La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, a free‑to‑play action RPG, is slated for launch in 2026 across PC, iOS, and Android in Japan. Developed by Netmarble Nexus and published by Netmarble, the title adapts the popular Shangri‑La Frontier anime, featuring a...

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ARIE: Moonprayer Launches May 13
NewsMar 18, 2026

ARIE: Moonprayer Launches May 13

Taipei‑based developer PhantomWorks announced that its anime‑style 3D adventure ARIE: Moonprayer will launch on PC on May 13 via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A new trailer highlights a cast of Japanese voice actors, including Diallo Munte and Yuri Usui,...

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GRIME II Adds PS5, Xbox Series Versions
NewsMar 17, 2026

GRIME II Adds PS5, Xbox Series Versions

Indie developer Clover Bite announced that its Metroidvania sequel GRIME II will release on March 31 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game expands on the original’s form‑stealing mechanics with new “Molds” that let players absorb enemies for attacks,...

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IO Interactive Ends MindsEye Publishing Collaboration
NewsMar 17, 2026

IO Interactive Ends MindsEye Publishing Collaboration

IO Interactive announced it is ending its publishing partnership with Build A Rocket Boy on the action‑adventure title MindsEye. Build A Rocket Boy will assume sole publishing duties and handle the transfer of record‑of‑publisher status. The planned Hitman crossover mission, announced in June 2025, has been cancelled....

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‘Futuristic Parallel-Universe MMORPG’ Prism 2033 Announced for PC, iOS, and Android
NewsMar 16, 2026

‘Futuristic Parallel-Universe MMORPG’ Prism 2033 Announced for PC, iOS, and Android

CyberNest Entertainment, a China‑based studio, unveiled Prism 2033, a futuristic parallel‑universe MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5. The title will launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and on iOS and Android, with pre‑registration already open. Players assume the role...

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BrokenLore: FOLLOW Launches June 1 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
NewsMar 13, 2026

BrokenLore: FOLLOW Launches June 1 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Serafini Productions announced BrokenLore: FOLLOW, a psychological first‑person horror game, will launch on June 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam. The story follows Anne, a young woman haunted by past trauma, guided by a seemingly sentient childhood doll...

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Wuthering Waves Version 3.2 Update ‘Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows’ Launches March 19
NewsMar 13, 2026

Wuthering Waves Version 3.2 Update ‘Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows’ Launches March 19

Kuro Games will launch Wuthering Waves version 3.2, titled “Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows,” on March 19. The update introduces new main quests, a high‑difficulty Endstate Matrix challenge, and a tactical hologram mission. Quality‑of‑life tweaks span Echo management, motorbike autopilot, and graphics...

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Pode Now Available for Xbox Series, Xbox One
NewsMar 13, 2026

Pode Now Available for Xbox Series, Xbox One

Indie puzzle adventure Pode has finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, priced at $24.99 via the Microsoft Store. Developed by Henchman & Goon, the title originally launched on Switch in 2018, later on PS4 and PC, but its Xbox...

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Kyoto Xanadu Launches July 16 in Japan, Asia
NewsMar 13, 2026

Kyoto Xanadu Launches July 16 in Japan, Asia

Falcom announced that Kyoto Xanadu will launch on July 16 in Japan and Asia for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. Prices are ¥7,920 for PS5, Switch and PC, while the Switch 2 digital‑only version costs ¥8,070, with a...

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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Launches in Early Access on May 20
NewsMar 12, 2026

Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Launches in Early Access on May 20

Ghost Ship Publishing and Ghost Ship Games announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will enter Early Access on Steam on May 20, 2026. The title reimagines the popular cooperative shooter as a roguelite, tasking players with reclaiming abandoned mines on Hoxxes IV. Players choose from...

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Sagas of Lumin Launches in Early Access This Summer
NewsMar 12, 2026

Sagas of Lumin Launches in Early Access This Summer

GameDev.ist and Elos Games & Arts announced that Sagas of Lumin, a single‑player action RPG featuring dynamic dragon flight, will enter Early Access on Steam this summer. The title blends aerial combat, ground melee, spellcasting, and steampunk firearms, letting players...

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MARVEL MaXimum Collection Launches March 27
NewsMar 12, 2026

MARVEL MaXimum Collection Launches March 27

The MARVEL MaXimum Collection, launching digitally on March 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, bundles six classic Marvel arcade and console games. A physical edition will be available via Limited Run Games pre‑orders until May 24. The set includes every...

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Multiplayer Action Survival First-Person Shooter The Legend of California Announced for PC
NewsMar 11, 2026

Multiplayer Action Survival First-Person Shooter The Legend of California Announced for PC

Dreamhaven and Kintsugiyama announced The Legend of California, a multiplayer action‑survival first‑person shooter set on a mythic gold‑rush era island. The game will debut in Early Access for PC via Steam and Epic in 2026. Players can explore a dynamic...

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Forward to the Sky Coming to PS5, PS4 on July 9
NewsMar 11, 2026

Forward to the Sky Coming to PS5, PS4 on July 9

Cosen and Animu Game announced that their 3D action‑adventure *Forward to the Sky* will arrive on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 9. The console versions feature graphical revisions, local and online rankings for mini‑games, and support English and Japanese voice‑overs plus...

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Warhammer Blood Bowl Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
NewsMar 11, 2026

Warhammer Blood Bowl Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC

Warhammer Blood Bowl, the official turn‑based tactical fantasy football game, was announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, with a spring 2026 digital launch. Existing Blood Bowl III owners receive the new title for free, keeping all prior accounts...

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DEFECT to Be Published by NC America
NewsMar 11, 2026

DEFECT to Be Published by NC America

NCSOFT's western publishing arm NC America will publish emptyvessel's cyber‑punk shooter DEFECT across PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The title blends cooperative multiplayer with a robust single‑player campaign, a rarity in today's publisher landscape. Emptyvessel, founded...

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