Take-Two CEO Admits Civilization VII Changes Went Too Far; “We Got It Wrong”
Take‑Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick admitted that Civilization VII’s new mechanic—forcing players to switch civilizations each Age—missed the mark with longtime fans. While critics gave the game a generally positive review, player sentiment on platforms like Steam was mixed, leading to lower-than‑expected engagement. In response, Firaxis is releasing a free “Test of Time” update on May 19, 2026, restoring optional single‑civ play and adding new systems such as Syncretism, Affirmation, and Triumphs. The patch also brings map, UI, and narrative enhancements, aiming to win back the series’ core audience.
Transport Fever 3 Gets New Publisher Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive has signed a publishing deal with Urban Games for the upcoming transport simulation *Transport Fever 3*. The title, slated for a 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, will retain its intellectual property with Urban Games while Paradox...
New Mortal Kombat Game Confirmed by Ed Boon
Series co‑creator Ed Boon confirmed that NetherRealm Studios is already developing a new Mortal Kombat game, signaling the end of the current Mortal Kombat 1 content cycle. The studio hinted at multiple parallel projects, including non‑gaming media, and teased potential cross‑overs with franchises...
Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Price
Nintendo’s newly launched Switch 2, despite strong initial demand, is confronting investor pressure to raise its price as profit margins tighten. Rising component costs—especially memory chips fueled by AI demand—combined with higher tariffs are eroding unit profitability. U.S. holiday sales fell...
Twisted Japanese Roguelike RPG Annihilated Launches in July
Flashlight Games and Desu Kumiai announced the July 22 worldwide launch of *Annihilated*, a Japanese‑style roguelike RPG for Windows PC on Steam. Players choose one of four "broken" protagonists—each stripped of a core ability—and navigate a narrative‑driven adventure with multiple endings....
Action-Roguelite Platformer Dark Scrolls Launches This Month
Devolver Digital and indie developer doinksoft have set a release date of May 28 for Dark Scrolls, a retro‑style action platformer with roguelite elements, on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features procedurally generated runs, nine unlockable heroes, and...
Myst and Riven Remakes Coming to PS5, Riven Remake Also Coming to Xbox
Independent developer Cyan announced that its updated versions of the classic adventure titles Myst and Riven will launch on Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the PS VR2 headset. The Riven remake will also arrive on Xbox Series X|S and via the Microsoft Store for...
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Announced
A&R Atelier announced Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a remastered collection plus a brand‑new contemporary game. The package will bundle all original titles, including Ecco and Tides of Time, with added speedrunning support, achievements, and leaderboards. Development is led by the...
Psychological Horror Game BECROWNED Launches This Fall
Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio announced BECROWNED, a new psychological horror title slated for a fall 2026 launch on Windows PC via Steam. A playable demo is already available, giving players early access to its surreal castle, hospital,...
HALLOW BLADE Gets New Publisher Top Hat Studios
Top Hat Studios announced it will publish Xekvera’s dark‑fantasy action‑adventure *HALLOW BLADE* on Windows PC via Steam. The game puts players in the shoes of a lone knight wielding a cursed blade, blending strategic first‑person swordplay with exploration of a...
2D Horror Game METAMORPHOSIS Gets Publisher Top Hat Studios
Top Hat Studios announced it will publish luxan’s 2D pixel‑art horror title METAMORPHOSIS on Windows PC via Steam. The game follows Aria, a condemned nun, as she explores a desolate world seeking redemption. A demo released alongside the announcement lets...
Well Dweller Gets Playable Demo This Month
Top Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson announced a playable demo for their upcoming dark‑fairy‑tale metroidvania *Well Dweller*. The demo drops on April 23, giving players a first look before the full Windows launch later this week. Set in a rotted kingdom,...
Bloodborne Animated Movie Announced
Sony Pictures announced an R‑rated animated adaptation of FromSoftware’s 2015 Bloodborne game at CinemaCon 2026. The film will be co‑produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and popular gamer Sean McLoughlin (Jacksepticeye). Executives promised the movie will stay "very true" to the...
Retro RPG The Concrete Sutra #1 Announced
Indie developer yeo, known for Friends of Ringo Ishikawa and Fading Afternoon, unveiled The Concrete Sutra #1, an episodic action JRPG starring a post‑apocalyptic biker gang. The game targets Windows PC via Steam with a planned launch in March 2027. It...
Warhammer Classics Announced, 20+ Re-Releases From 90s Onward
SNEG and Games Workshop have launched Warhammer Classics, a Steam‑based program that re‑releases more than 20 classic Warhammer video games from the 1990s onward. Seven titles make their Steam debut while twelve return, each patched for modern hardware and original...
Bunny Garden Producer: Making Games with “Very Restrained Expression Wouldn’t Make Anyone Happy”
Bunny Garden 2, the sequel from qureate, is slated for release on April 16 for Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Producer Yujiro Usuda told Famitsu that balancing sexual content with marketability forces developers to walk a tight line, as overly...
Metro 2039 Announced
Publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games have unveiled Metro 2039, the next installment in the post‑apocalyptic shooter series. The game will receive its full reveal during Xbox’s First Look showcase on April 16, streamed live on YouTube. Metro 2039 marks...
Everwind Gets First Major Post-Launch Update in May
Bohemia Interactive and Enjoy Studio announced the First Ascent update, the first major post‑launch patch for their voxel sandbox survival title Everwind. The update, slated for May 2026 on Windows PC, introduces new enemies, challenges, customization options, and powerful gear...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Gets PC and PS5 Ports, Late 2026 Release
Level‑5 announced that Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will launch in late 2026 on Nintendo Switch, the upcoming Switch 2, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5. The title expands the beloved puzzle‑adventure series with a fresh cast of characters set in...
Inazuma Eleven RE and DECAPOLICE Confirm New Release Platforms
Level‑5 used today’s showcase to confirm that both Inazuma Eleven RE and DECAPOLICE remain on track for a 2026 launch. The Inazuma Eleven RE remake will release on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with the previously planned PS4 version...
Inazuma Eleven: Cross Reveals Summer Launch and Pre-Registration
Level‑5 and its studio Aiming announced that Inazuma Eleven: Cross will launch in June on iOS and Android in Japan, with pre‑registration now open. The title is the newest installment of the long‑running soccer‑anime franchise that blends RPG mechanics with...
Holy Horror Mansion Gets New 2026 Trailer
Level‑5 has dropped a fresh trailer for its upcoming title *Holy Horror Mansion*, a ghost‑craft RPG that mixes horror with a heartfelt family narrative. The teaser showcases a young protagonist discovering a camera, a locked room, and a lingering spirit...
Snack World: Reloaded Announced
Level‑5 announced Snack World: Reloaded, a full‑scale remake of the 2014 title Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl – Gold. The game will launch on Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, though a launch window remains undisclosed. Enhanced graphics...
Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time Coming to Smartphones
Japanese developer Level-5 announced that its life‑sim RPG Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will launch on iOS and Android this summer. The title, already available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PS4 and PS5, will be...
Gothic Remake Launches Preorders with Bonus Classic Version
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have opened pre‑orders for the long‑awaited Gothic Remake, priced at $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for consoles. PC buyers receive an exclusive soundtrack by Kai Rosenkranz, while console pre‑orders include the original Gothic Classic as...
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Reveals Prologue and Game Systems
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, the latest bullet‑hell sequel from DeerFarm and CFK, shifts the franchise to side‑scroll gameplay and introduces a sprawling urban setting. The game revamps the Soul Collect system and adds a Counter Bomb mechanic that lets players nullify...
Frostpunk 1 Coming to Switch
11 bit studios announced that the original *Frostpunk* will be ported to the Nintendo Switch, adding the city‑building survival game to the hybrid console’s catalog. The move comes alongside news of a re‑imagined version, *Frostpunk 1886*, slated for a later release. No specific...
Frostpunk 2 DLC “Breach of Trust” Announced
11 bit Studios announced the second post‑launch DLC for Frostpunk 2, titled “Breach of Trust,” slated for June 23, 2026. The expansion transports players to the volcanic colony of New Edinburgh, introducing new environmental hazards, a Vote of Trust approval system, and an independent...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...