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Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Announced
NewsJun 9, 2026

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Announced

Square Enix announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III], a bundled remaster of the franchise’s first three games. The set launches on October 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, with both digital and physical options. Pre‑orders are live, and each console...

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The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Coming This Summer
NewsJun 9, 2026

The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Coming This Summer

Nintendo and FromSoftware announced a closed network test for the upcoming souls‑like title *The Duskbloods*, scheduled for summer 2026. The test will let a limited group of players experience multiplayer combat on the new Switch 2 console. The game pits up...

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Final Fantasy Resonance Announced
NewsJun 9, 2026

Final Fantasy Resonance Announced

Square Enix unveiled Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD‑2D entry in the flagship franchise slated for release on October 22. The game will launch across Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Resonance combines nostalgic pixel‑art aesthetics...

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Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Announced
NewsJun 9, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Announced

Japanese publisher Shueisha Games and indie studio poncle unveiled Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, a survivor‑style battle‑royale set in the hit manga and anime franchise. The title is slated for a late‑2024 release on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and the...

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MOUTHWASHING Devs Announce Tank Horror Game Carcass Clad
NewsJun 7, 2026

MOUTHWASHING Devs Announce Tank Horror Game Carcass Clad

Wrong Organ, the studio behind MOUTHWASHING, unveiled Carcass Clad, a three‑player co‑op horror game set inside a tank. The title will launch on Windows PC via Steam, though no release date was disclosed. Players assume distinct crew roles—commander, gunner, driver—each...

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Valheim Hits Full Release in September
NewsJun 7, 2026

Valheim Hits Full Release in September

Valheim will reach its full 1.0 release on September 9, 2024, launching on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and the upcoming Switch 2. The update introduces the final “Deep North” biome, featuring glacial terrain, Gammeltroll giants and the Elakingar...

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Thief: The Dark Project Remastered Announced
NewsJun 7, 2026

Thief: The Dark Project Remastered Announced

Atari, Nightdive Studios and Eidos Montreal announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, a modern revival of the 1998 stealth classic. The remaster will launch this winter on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring the...

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Persona 6 Announced
NewsJun 7, 2026

Persona 6 Announced

Atlus officially announced Persona 6, the next numbered entry in its flagship RPG franchise. The game will launch on Windows PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, though no release window has been set. Atlus highlighted a fresh, standalone...

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State of Decay 3 Reveals 2027 Release and PS5 Port
NewsJun 7, 2026

State of Decay 3 Reveals 2027 Release and PS5 Port

Xbox Game Studios and Undead Labs announced State of Decay 3, slated for a 2027 release on Windows PC, Xbox Series X and, for the first time, PlayStation 5. The sequel builds on the franchise’s community‑focused survival formula, adding permadeath, multi‑settlement management, and...

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Gears of War: E-Day Launches in October as an Xbox Console Exclusive
NewsJun 7, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day Launches in October as an Xbox Console Exclusive

Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition announced Gears of War: E‑Day for release on October 6, 2026. The title will launch on Windows PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, but its multiplayer component will be locked to Xbox Series X|S,...

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Mistfall Hunter Reveals Release Date and Open Beta
NewsJun 6, 2026

Mistfall Hunter Reveals Release Date and Open Beta

Bellring Games announced that its indie PvPvE extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter will launch on July 29 for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. An open beta runs from June 14 at 6 PM PT through June 22, giving players a full taste...

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Lovecraftian Fishing Horror Dreadmoor Launches in Q4 2026
NewsJun 6, 2026

Lovecraftian Fishing Horror Dreadmoor Launches in Q4 2026

Dream Dock’s upcoming title Dreadmoor is a first‑person fishing adventure that leans heavily into survival horror. Set in a flooded, post‑apocalyptic world, players must fish, gather resources, craft gear, and fend off grotesque sea monsters. The game’s Lovecraft‑inspired atmosphere and...

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Nidhogg Devs Announce Platforming Action Game Blood Dungeon
NewsJun 6, 2026

Nidhogg Devs Announce Platforming Action Game Blood Dungeon

Indie studio Messhof, known for the duel‑fighting hit Nidhogg, announced Blood Dungeon, a chaotic hybrid of Vampire Survivors‑style auto‑shooting and Spelunky‑inspired platforming. The game offers nine playable characters, over 100 weapons and upgrades, and more than 100 enemy types, with...

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Tenebris Somnia Gets October 2026 Release Date
NewsJun 6, 2026

Tenebris Somnia Gets October 2026 Release Date

Tenebris Somnia, an indie horror title from Andrés Borghi and Saibot Studios, is set for an October 16, 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game fuses retro pixel‑art side‑scrolling with live‑action FMV cutscenes, creating a distinctive horror...

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