Farever’s Nightling Invasion Update Preview Opens Rifts, Ramburg And Fresh Demon Trouble
Farever’s first major update preview is live, and The Nightling Invasion brings Rifts, Ramburg, demonic enemies and shiny new loot to Steam Early Access.
Colossus – Eternal Blight Hits Steam Early Access This July After Kickstarter Success
Colossus – Eternal Blight has locked in its Steam Early Access date for 21st July 2026, following Kickstarter success and a cracking Steam Next Fest debut.
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 Shows Off West City, Soul Switch Combat And A New Dragon Ball Era
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 has shown off more gameplay, with West City, AGE 1000 and a shiny new Great Saiya Squad invite. Have a look at what Bandai Namco revealed.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Drops Umbral Sands As Its Final Major Early Access Update
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has dropped its final major Early Access update, and Umbral Sands is bringing the heat. Read up on Fuzan, magic carpets, desert survival and more.
Kynseed Brings Its Fable-Flavoured Life Sim RPG Chaos To Consoles This August
Kynseed is planting its family tree on consoles this August. PlayStation, Xbox and Switch players can finally dive into PixelCount’s life sim sandbox RPG on 4 August.
What Makes Community Servers So Important in Sandbox Games
Ask anyone about their favourite memory from a sandbox game, and almost nobody mentions the tutorial. They talk about the castle they built with five mates at 2 am, the trading post that quietly turned into a full economy, or the rival town that declared war over a...
Dark Scrolls Is Out Now on PC and Nintendo Switch, with Free Gunbrella and Gato Roboto Copies for a Limited Time
Dark Scrolls is out now on PC and Nintendo Switch, bringing roguelite dungeon chaos, co-op carnage, and one very talented rat.
The Drifter Brings Its Bloody Good Pulp Thriller to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Powerhoof’s critically acclaimed pulp adventure thriller The Drifter is now available digitally for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Priced at $29.50 AUD / $19.99 USD / £16.75 GBP, The Drifter also includes a free upgrade pack for players...
Mistbound Brings Guild Wars Into the Digital Card Game Arena
Guild Wars is shuffling into new territory. Mistbound is a free-to-play digital CCG for PC and mobile, with tactical grid battles and dynamic movement.
Tears of Metal Hits Early Access on PC This July
Tears of Metal now has an Early Access date, and yes, it sounds wonderfully loud. The medieval hack-and-slash roguelike lands on Steam and the Microsoft Store this July.
Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens Evolution Test Recruitment for PC and Mobile
Honkai: Nexus Anima is opening recruitment for its Evolution Test, with PC, iOS, and Android players able to sign up for a shot at the closed beta.
10 Reasons the Black Flag Remake Deserves to Exist
It’s almost here! Despite being possibly the worst kept secret since like 2023 and only being officially announced a short time ago – it feels like this is something I have waited an absolute age for. I replayed and Platinumed all the Assassins Creed games...
Gothic 1’s Remake Is Giving Me The Same Sense Of Joy And Wonder As When I First Played Skyrim
Okay so I have a problem. I sat down with Gothic 1 Remake last Friday afternoon thinking I’d give it an hour. I did not give it an hour. I knew nothing about the original. Well, not nothing. I knew it existed and that a very specific kind of European gamer would...
ReStory Brings Y2K Gadget Repair and Chill Japan Vibes to Steam This Summer
tinyBuild and developer Mandragora have confirmed that ReStory, a cosy Y2K electronics repair simulator, will launch on Steam this summer. Set in Japan near the turn of the millennium, ReStory lets players restore, clean, and customise nostalgic tech while running...
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets October Release Date for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have confirmed Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival launches this October, complete with Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions.
Persona 4 Revival English Voice Cast Revealed by ATLUS
The Investigation Team has fresh voices. Persona 4 Revival has revealed five English cast members ahead of its 18 February 2027 launch.
PUBG Ally Duo Beta Lets Players Squad Up With an AI Partner
PUBG is testing an AI duo partner, and her name is Ella. The PUBG Ally Duo beta lets players team up with an AI companion on Sanhok from 17 June.
Leave Them Alone: Stop Buying Indie Studios Just To Shut Them Down
I am writing this while genuinely annoyed and I think that is probably the right state to be in for it. Today, literally today as I am typing this, reports have come out that Xbox is preparing to shut down or sell off Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games....
Luke Reviews Crisol: Theater of Idols
Right so I will be completely honest with you. I nearly slept on this one entirely until Respawning’s own Alex put me onto it last week and I must have been in a good mood because I was actually paying attention and now I have finished it and I need to tell you...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Revealed With Bubbly Basin DLC and Free Dive Update
The Pokémon Company group has revealed the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, a three-part paid DLC plan for the cosy life simulation adventure. Part 1, Bubbly Basin, arrives in August 2026, alongside the free Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0 update. As per the press release,...
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet Announced, Letting Players Run Sanji’s Floating Restaurant
Sanji is cooking, the Straw Hats are aboard, and over 400 ONE PIECE characters may turn up for dinner. ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet launches this October.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Revealed as the Series’ First HD-2D FINAL FANTASY Game
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE has been revealed as the series’ first HD-2D game, launching on 22nd October 2026. Crystals, chocobos, and pixel-powered nostalgia await.
RuneScape Player Avatar Update Is Out Now, Giving Gielinor a Fresh New Face
RuneScape’s Player Avatar update is live, bringing modern avatar models, new hairstyles, refreshed clothing and matching chatheads.
EVE Online: Cradle of War Launches With Rookie-Friendly Starter Space and Galaxy-Shaping Military Campaigns
EVE Online: Cradle of War is live, bringing Military Campaigns, rookie-friendly starter space, eight new ships and more ways to mess with New Eden.
PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack Gets July Release Date
Ever wanted to pressure wash the Millennium Falcon after the Battle of Endor? PowerWash Simulator 2 has you covered on July 16.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle Gets a Wild Live-Action Trailer From Sharknado Creators
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle launches on June 18, 2026, and Mintrocket has marked the countdown with a new live-action trailer produced by The Asylum, the team behind Sharknado and Meth Gator.
Expeditions: Samurai Brings the Historical RPG Series to Feudal Japan
Expeditions: Samurai is taking the historical RPG series to Japan in 1600. Expect turn-based tactics, messy politics, and a very sharp route to history.
Where Winds Meet Hits Xbox and Game Pass Today With Hidden Mountain Expansion Revealed
Everstone Studio has revealed Hidden Mountain, the next major Where Winds Meet expansion. Expect vertical exploration, the Mohist Sect, and plenty of “maybe don’t fall” energy.
Everything is Gun! Brings 100+ MPH Indie FPS Chaos to Steam
Bulgarian indie FPS Everything is Gun! mixes 100+ mph movement, Isaac-style synergies, and Ghost Bosses. Wishlist warriors, this one looks spicy.
Gothic 1 Remake Is Out Now On PC, PS5 And Xbox Series X|S
Gothic 1 Remake is out now, which means it is time to return to the Valley of Mines and remember that some RPGs simply do not care about your comfort. As per the press release, Gothic 1 Remake is now available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The cult RPG has...
Goblin Company Launches Next Week With Demo Closing Soon And Launch Discount Confirmed
Goblin Company launches on June 12, and WHAAG MINING INC. is already lowering safety standards. Check out the launch price, discount, and demo details.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Adds Mage Of Infinity Merlin In Major New Update
Netmarble has released a major new update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, bringing Mage of Infinity Merlin to the anime open world RPG alongside a fresh region, new story content, events, raids, pets, crafting recipes, and more. As per the press release, Merlin...
Magical Blush Gets New Trailer And Targets September 2026 PC Release
DANGEN Entertainment and developer Alkacer Game Studio have revealed a new Magical Blush trailer during the Latin American Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest, while also confirming a September 2026 release window for PC. As per the press release, the console release...
GHOSTLESS Revealed For PC, PS5 And Xbox Series X|S, And Everyone Looks A Bit Sus
Indie developer Coffeenauts has revealed GHOSTLESS, a paranoia-soaked sci-fi survival game coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. As per the press release, GHOSTLESS blends 2.5D action-adventure with colony building, investigation, survival, and a very...
Stormforge Public Playtest Opens This July For Cel-Shaded Survival Crafting Chaos
Roboto Games has opened registration for the Stormforge public playtest, giving survival crafting fans their first shot at the game’s storm-battered fantasy world this July. As per the press release, sign-ups are now live on Steam. The announcement also arrived with a...
I Don’t Think Wolverine Is Going To Be Good. I’m Sorry.
I want to preface this by saying that I hope I am completely, embarrassingly, categorically wrong about this. I want to be the person who writes a follow up piece in 2027 where I open by quoting this article back at myself and spend five hundred words eating crow....
What The Fuck Is Happening With Dragon Quest XII?
There is a version of this piece that opens with a calm, measured overview of the situation. A sensible breakdown of the facts, a few quotes from the developers, maybe a gentle conclusion about patience and trust in the process. I am not writing that piece. I am...
007 First Light Launches Today as James Bond Returns to Gaming
007 First Light launches today from IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios, bringing Bond back to gaming with MI6 action and gadgets.
DRAGON QUEST 40th Anniversary News Round-Up
DRAGON QUEST XII has a new name, a fresh logo, and a development restart. Meet DRAGON QUEST XII: Beyond Dreams in SQUARE ENIX’s 40th anniversary DQ Day reveals.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets New 2027 Expansion Songs of the Past
Geralt clearly was not done sharpening his silver sword. CD PROJEKT RED has announced Songs of the Past, a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. As per the press release, Songs of the Past will once...
Walking Into My Local Game Store With Anxiety
There’s a specific kind of dread that comes with walking into a new space where everyone else clearly knows what they’re doing and you absolutely do not. I know this feeling well. Anxiety has a funny way of turning completely ordinary situations into...
My Top Six Weapons in Lies of P! – 3rd – 1st
Continuing on from my recent list ranking my favourite weapons in Lies of P and its expansion Overture, it’s time for the top three! 3) Proof of Humanity I found the optional boss at the end of the main story, the Nameless Puppet, to be by far the most...
My Top Six Weapons in Lies of P! – 6th – 4th
Lies of P and its expansion Overture have given us some of the very best weapon designs I have ever experienced in video games. An exquisite blend of the most eccentric and exceedingly dangerous arms, expertly wielded by the titular P throughout the game. As...
Why Team Composition Matters More Than Aim in Hero Shooters
Every hero shooter community has the same patron saint: the player with absurd aim who clips a triple kill, posts it, and acts like that one highlight settles the entire debate about skill. I believed in that gospel for a long time. Then I spent enough hours in ranked...
How The Hell Do I Actually Play As Death Guard?
I got tabled. Completely, utterly, embarrassingly tabled. I recently played another Warhammer game Will brought Knights. Big, stompy, impossibly tall Knights that looked at my shambling horde of plague-ridden sons of Nurgle and laughed. Not metaphorically — I’m...
Bus Bound Review – I’d Rather Walk 500 Miles
After over 100 hours spent servicing the streets of Bus Simulator 21; I was unsurprisingly keen to get stuck in immediately upon the release of Bus Bound, the new entry from developer Stillalive Studios. You’ll note the lack of the word ‘simulator’...
Adorable Adventures Review: Always follow your nose
Boris the boar takes centre stage in Adorable Adventures, a cosy exploration game full of charm, collectables, customisation, and heart. With a lovely narrator, bright visuals, and plenty to discover, this small indie adventure packs in far more than expected.
Lies of P: Overture Review – Mechanical Endorphins
Lies of P: Overture is a near perfect Soulslike concoction of soaring phenomenal highs, marred by frustrating lows. Stealth released last June to minimal fanfare, I bounced off it very early on as the difficulty spiked drastically even beyond the most challenging...
I think at this stage I might just wait until version 2.0 before I start Crimson Desert
Yes, I know. I KNOW. Crimson Desert is sat on my PS5 right now and I have not touched it. Before anyone starts, just hear me out. Because I genuinely want to play it. That is the thing. This is not me being negative about the game. I have watched the trailers more...