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Armatus Preview: A Promising Roguelite with Room for Improvement
NewsJun 22, 2026

Armatus Preview: A Promising Roguelite with Room for Improvement

Counterplay Games unveiled *Armatus*, a dark roguelite set in a demon‑infested Paris, during Summer Game Fest 2026. The preview highlighted procedurally generated rooms, a dual‑weapon system and deep weapon‑mod customization, alongside story‑driven cutscenes that appear after each death. However, early...

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Sonic Pico Park Preview: A Perfect Collaboration for Sega
NewsJun 22, 2026

Sonic Pico Park Preview: A Perfect Collaboration for Sega

Sega has teamed with indie developer Tecopark to create Sonic Pico Park, a cooperative spin on the popular Pico Park formula featuring Sonic, Tails, Amy and Knuckles. A demo shown at Summer Game Fest demonstrated up to eight‑player support, though only four characters...

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Phantom Blade Zero Hands-On Preview: A Game of the Year Contender
NewsJun 22, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero Hands-On Preview: A Game of the Year Contender

Phantom Blade Zero, the upcoming action‑RPG from Beijing‑based S‑Game, impressed reviewers with a fluid combat system and Unreal Engine 5 visuals during a hands‑on demo. The game’s ambitious scope and cinematic presentation position it as a potential Game of the Year...

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hands-On Preview: A Rich Evolution of Action Genre
NewsJun 18, 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hands-On Preview: A Rich Evolution of Action Genre

Capcom is set to launch Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 25, 2026, marking the franchise's first mainline entry in two decades. A hands‑on preview at Summer Game Fest revealed a combat system centered on precise parrying, soul‑based upgrades,...

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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - A Gruesome Horror Experience
NewsJun 16, 2026

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - A Gruesome Horror Experience

Saber Interactive announced Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, the first Barker‑based video game in nearly two decades, slated for an October 8 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The first‑person shooter follows biker Aidan Lynch as he battles grotesque, BDSM‑clad foes...

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Super Creative's Chaos Zero Nightmare Sortie Mode Interview
NewsJun 16, 2026

Super Creative's Chaos Zero Nightmare Sortie Mode Interview

Super Creative released the biggest update for its roguelite Chaos Zero Nightmare, adding a new "Sortie" mode alongside new characters, quality‑of‑life tweaks, and a 150‑floor Spiral Tower. Sortie is a run‑based challenge that isolates players from overall progression, forcing on‑the‑fly deck...

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Lost Ark June Update: New Raid, Cadarum Isles Expansion, Balance Patch
NewsJun 14, 2026

Lost Ark June Update: New Raid, Cadarum Isles Expansion, Balance Patch

Smilegate’s Lost Ark June update delivers a new four‑player Abyssal Dungeon, Horizon Cathedral, launching June 17 with three difficulty levels and an unlimited‑life mechanic. The raid introduces an Ancient Grid Core crafting system that mitigates RNG at a steep material cost. A...

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Madden NFL & College Football 27 Hands-On Gameplay Impressions
NewsJun 12, 2026

Madden NFL & College Football 27 Hands-On Gameplay Impressions

EA Sports showcased Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27 at The Opening Drive event in Chicago, highlighting a shared gameplay engine that emphasizes defensive depth. New control mappings let players assign defensive schemes to the left trigger and macros to the...

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NBA THE RUN Review: Spiritual Successor to NBA Street
NewsJun 12, 2026

NBA THE RUN Review: Spiritual Successor to NBA Street

NBA THE RUN, the spiritual successor to NBA Street, launched on June 9 2026 and is built by Play by Play Studios. The arcade‑style title delivers fast‑paced 3v3 online basketball with rollback netcode on Unreal Engine 5, featuring 40 current NBA stars and street‑ball legends....

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Kingdom Hearts IV Finally Gets a New Trailer, Full Saga Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
NewsJun 9, 2026

Kingdom Hearts IV Finally Gets a New Trailer, Full Saga Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Square Enix released a fresh Kingdom Hearts IV trailer, showcasing the long‑awaited Keyblade‑chain mechanic, a new fire‑based Keyblade, and a glimpse of the human‑like Heartless. The teaser confirms the game’s setting in Quadratum, a digital recreation of Tokyo’s Shibuya district, and...

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Fighting Through the Unknown Lands in Cursemark Launch Trailer
NewsJun 9, 2026

Fighting Through the Unknown Lands in Cursemark Launch Trailer

Cursemark launched in Early Access as a hand‑crafted action adventure that evokes the feel of a lost Genesis cartridge. The game features run‑based progression where upgrades like runes and talismans persist across sessions, while death resets only temporary modifiers. Combat...

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All About Sangokushi BOND: Nishi-P's New Tactical Autobattler Game
NewsJun 4, 2026

All About Sangokushi BOND: Nishi-P's New Tactical Autobattler Game

Former Sega producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, known as Nishi‑P, is launching Sangokushi BOND, a PC tactical autobattler that adapts the arcade hit Sangokushi Taisen for home players. The game blends roguelite progression, deck‑building, and a 30:70 luck‑to‑skill balance, letting players recruit from over...

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Which Cup Holds the Jewel of Jahari in 007 First Light
NewsJun 4, 2026

Which Cup Holds the Jewel of Jahari in 007 First Light

The Jewel of Jahari is a cup‑and‑ball mini‑game in IO Interactive’s *007 First Light* that helps players earn cash for the “Past Never Dies” main‑story quest. After pickpocketing guards to raise a $3,500 entry fee, players can win the gem...

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Marvel's Wolverine Debuts New Blood-Soaked Gameplay, Story Details
NewsJun 3, 2026

Marvel's Wolverine Debuts New Blood-Soaked Gameplay, Story Details

Insomniac Games unveiled the first full look at Marvel’s Wolverine, a single‑player, mature‑rated action title slated for a September 15, 2026 launch on PS5. The demo highlighted a brutal combat system built around Rage buildup, parries and "Techniques" like Tornado Spin, while...

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