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Dread Delusion Review
NewsApr 6, 2026

Dread Delusion Review

Lovely Hellplace's Dread Delusion launched March 17, 2026 across PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2 at $22.79. The game blends low‑poly, PS1‑era visuals with a deliberate, slow‑paced combat system reminiscent of King’s Field, while offering an open‑ended story and branching...

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My Hero Academia: United Survival Announced
NewsApr 6, 2026

My Hero Academia: United Survival Announced

KLabGames and gumi have announced My Hero Academia: United Survival, a free‑to‑play smartphone spinoff of the popular anime series. The game will launch on iOS and Android later this year for a global audience, with China excluded from the initial...

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Morbid Metal Launches This Month via Early Access
NewsApr 3, 2026

Morbid Metal Launches This Month via Early Access

Ubisoft and indie studio Screen Juice announced the early‑access launch of *Morbid Metal* on April 8 for Windows PC via Steam, offering a 25% discount for a limited time. The hack‑and‑slash roguelite promises over 10 hours of content, Steam Deck compatibility, and support...

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State of Decay 3 Alpha Tests Starting in May
NewsApr 3, 2026

State of Decay 3 Alpha Tests Starting in May

Xbox Game Studios and Undead Labs announced a series of alpha tests for State of Decay 3, slated to begin in May 2026. The tests will feature full four‑player co‑op, new base‑building and resource strategies, and expanded combat. Registration is open now,...

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Starfield Gets New Trailer and Details for PS5 Features
NewsApr 3, 2026

Starfield Gets New Trailer and Details for PS5 Features

Bethesda announced that Starfield will debut on PlayStation 5 on April 7, arriving alongside the Free Lanes update and the Terran Armada story DLC. The new trailer highlights PS5‑specific enhancements, including a Pro Visual mode delivering 4K at 30 fps and a Pro...

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Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story Coming to Smartphones
NewsApr 3, 2026

Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story Coming to Smartphones

Japanese developer Nestopi announced that its relaxing anime‑girl game Chill with You: Lo‑Fi Story will launch on iOS and Android on April 8, 2026. The title, originally released for Windows PC via Steam in November 2025, offers a work‑focused sound novel experience with...

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Switch 2 Adds “Handheld Mode Boost” In New System Update
NewsMar 17, 2026

Switch 2 Adds “Handheld Mode Boost” In New System Update

Nintendo released system version 22.0.0 for both Switch and Switch 2 on March 16, 2026. The flagship addition for Switch 2 is “Handheld Mode Boost,” which lets compatible titles run at TV‑mode performance while in handheld. The update also introduces friend‑list notes, ZL/ZR video‑rewind shortcuts,...

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Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Premieres in 2026
NewsMar 16, 2026

Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Premieres in 2026

Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH announced a Sekiro: No Defeat anime adaptation set for a 2026 release. The series will stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, while Japan receives a simultaneous theatrical rollout. Original voice talent from FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice...

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Goro Majima and More
NewsMar 16, 2026

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Goro Majima and More

Sega is rolling out a free update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that introduces three new guest characters—Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima from Yakuza, and Arle from Puyo Puyo—along with dedicated vehicles for each. The characters arrive in April 2026 (Red and Majima)...

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Voidwrought Console Ports Launch This Month
NewsMar 16, 2026

Voidwrought Console Ports Launch This Month

Voidwrought, the 2D action‑platformer from Kwalee and Powersnake, is set to debut on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on March 19. The title, already available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch, expands its reach to the next‑gen console market. Featuring...

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Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review

Jimmy and the Pulsaneous Mass launched on February 4 2026 for PC, Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox consoles at $19.99. The indie RPG, built with RPG Maker, follows eight‑year‑old Jimmy, a terminally ill child whose dreamscape battles an alien entity called the Pulsating...

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Where Winds Meet Expansion “Hexi” Announced
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Where Winds Meet Expansion “Hexi” Announced

Everstone Studio announced the "Hexi" expansion for its Wuxia open‑world ARPG *Where Winds Meet*. The new region launches globally on March 6 and will be available simultaneously on PC (Steam), PS5, iOS, and Android. Hexi introduces three distinct zones—Jade Gate’s desert...

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007 First Light Gets New Story Trailer
NewsFeb 16, 2026

007 First Light Gets New Story Trailer

IO Interactive released a new story trailer for *007 First Light*, showcasing James Bond’s early days as a rookie recruited by MI6. The video highlights icy Icelandic settings, a looming global threat, and introduces key characters such as M, John...

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PlayStation Plus Classics Adds Tekken: Dark Resurrection and OG Time Crisis
NewsFeb 16, 2026

PlayStation Plus Classics Adds Tekken: Dark Resurrection and OG Time Crisis

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced two new PlayStation Plus Classics titles: Tekken: Dark Resurrection and the original Time Crisis. The Tekken entry will be the PlayStation Portable version rather than the later PS3 port, while Time Crisis comes from its PlayStation One debut. Both...

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Blades of Fire Coming to Steam in May Alongside 2.0 Update
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Blades of Fire Coming to Steam in May Alongside 2.0 Update

Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam announced that Blades of Fire will launch on Steam on May 14, a year after its Epic Games Store debut. The release coincides with a free Version 2.0 update across all platforms, adding Game Plus, new...

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Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero Coming to Switch 2
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero Coming to Switch 2

Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica and its expansion Subnautica: Below Zero will arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on February 17. The titles, originally released on Switch 1 in 2020, have been upgraded to run at 1440p docked and 1080p handheld with a...

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Mistfall Hunter Reveals July Release and PS5 Port
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Mistfall Hunter Reveals July Release and PS5 Port

Bellring Games announced that its dark‑fantasy PvPvE extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter will launch in July 2026 on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The PS5 port is being built to ship day‑and‑date with the other platforms. A...

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Helldivers Movie Casts Jason Momoa, Reveals 2027 Premiere
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Helldivers Movie Casts Jason Momoa, Reveals 2027 Premiere

Sony announced its Helldivers feature film starring Jason Momoa, slated for a November 10, 2027 premiere. The sci‑fi shooter adaptation will be directed by Justin Lin, the veteran behind the Fast & Furious franchise. The movie follows the launch of Helldivers II in...

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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets New “Love Story” Trailer
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets New “Love Story” Trailer

Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games unveiled a new "Love Story" trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, timed for Valentine’s Day. The teaser highlights a fresh narrative centered on protagonist Aidan and the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. The game promises...

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Grasshopper Manufacture Will Release Unannounced Game in 2026
NewsFeb 11, 2026

Grasshopper Manufacture Will Release Unannounced Game in 2026

Japanese indie studio Grasshopper Manufacture announced during a Grasshopper Direct video that it plans to release an unannounced title later in 2026, following the February launch of *ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN*. Founder Goichi Suda emphasized the project is “almost...

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Mirror’s Edge-Inspired Parkour Adventure Game VHOLUME Launches Demo
NewsFeb 10, 2026

Mirror’s Edge-Inspired Parkour Adventure Game VHOLUME Launches Demo

Indie studios IronEqual and STRAFTAT have launched a playable demo for VHOLUME, a first‑person parkour adventure inspired by Mirror’s Edge. The demo is now available on Steam for PC, though the full game’s launch date remains unannounced. Set in a...

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