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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delivers Ambitious Combat but Lacks Polish
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game introduces a highly flexible combat system and a diverse character roster, but its single-player features and online lobbies reveal notable limitations that may affect long-term appeal
Palworld Crossover with Fortnite Looks Likely as Pokémon Stays Absent
Palworld may soon join Fortnite through a crossover, as recent evidence suggests Epic Games is exploring the idea. Meanwhile, Pokémon collaborations remain off the table, with Nintendo continuing to avoid cross-platform appearances
Locomochi opens first public playtest during Steam Train Fest
Little Lantern Games has launched the first public playtest for Locomochi, a toy train puzzle game, offering limited early access to select players exclusively via Steam's Train Fest event
South of Midnight wins Game of the Year at 2026 Games for Change Awards
Games for Change has revealed the 2026 award winners, with South of Midnight taking Game of the Year and Consume Me securing three major honours at the New York ceremony
Bullet Survivor Launches on Android with Roguelike Virus Battles
Game Hollywood has released Bullet Survivor on Google Play, bringing fast-paced tower defence shooting and roguelike progression to Android. Players face escalating virus waves, upgrade weapons, and unlock new skills in short, strategic sessions
Alien: Isolation 2 Playable at FrightFest 2026 with Classic Film Screening
SEGA Europe and Creative Assembly have announced that Alien: Isolation 2 will be playable for the first time in the UK at FrightFest 2026, alongside a special screening of the original Alien film at Odeon LUXE Leicester Square
Tekken's Former Director Shares Cultural Mix-Up After Leroy Smith Reveal
Katsuhiro Harada, previously at the helm of Tekken, has described a cultural misunderstanding with international fans following the introduction of Leroy Smith in Tekken 7, highlighting how language and context can shape community response
Langrisser: Sea of Sword Gameplay Trailer Reveals Major Tactical Changes
BlackJack Studio has released the first gameplay trailer for Langrisser: Sea of Sword, showcasing a reworked combat system, destructible environments and expanded exploration across PC, Steam and mobile platforms
Wreckreation 2 Announced by New Studio After Three Fields Closure
Wreckreation 2 has been officially announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, just months after the original's release and the closure of Three Fields Entertainment. The sequel is being developed by When Tides Turn, a new studio led by Fiona Sperry
Valve's Steam AI Disclosure Policy Divides Developers and Industry Leaders
Valve's decision to require AI use disclosures for all games on Steam has triggered debate among developers and industry figures, with some supporting transparency and others warning of unfair consequences for creators
Palworld 1.0 Players Request Sekhmet Maid Skin, Devs Respond Playfully
Palworld 1.0's publishing lead invited players to suggest new Pal skins, sparking a surge of requests for a Sekhmet maid skin and prompting a humorous response from the development team
Weyrdlets 2.0 Adds New Pet, Habitat and Magical Decorations in July DLCs
Weyrdlets 2.0 is set to expand on 22 July 2026 with three paid DLCs, introducing a new pet, a fresh habitat, and a fantasy-themed decoration set for players to further customise their desktop companions
Razer Seiren V3 Chroma 32-Bit DSP USB Microphone Launches Worldwide
Razer has introduced the Seiren V3 Chroma 32-Bit DSP, a USB microphone aimed at creators and streamers, featuring onboard 32-bit digital signal processing and AI-powered noise reduction for studio-grade audio without complex setup
Polylithic Leaves Early Access With Major Update and Full Release Date
Polylithic, the Stone Age tribe-builder from Polyperfect, will exit Early Access on Steam on 25 August 2026, introducing new features, expanded co-op, and a significant content update for its 1.0 launch
Coven Clash Launches on iOS with Wizard PvP and Territorial Battles
Otto Von Productions has released Coven Clash, a free-to-download mobile RPG for iOS, featuring wizard duels, coven alliances and territory control. The game introduces a progression system built around elemental affinities and social play
The Hust Banhmi launches on Steam as sequel to Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant
Developer marisa0704 has released The Hust Banhmi | Bánh Mì Bách Khoa on Steam, offering a new first-person simulation set at HUST and continuing the world of Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant from a fresh perspective
BROMS: Battle Royale Management Simulator Demo Arrives 30 July
MIZO CLEATE and PlayWay SA have announced a free demo for BROMS: Battle Royale Management Simulator, launching on Steam on 30 July, giving players the chance to manage and play their own custom battle royale arenas
Silver Blade of Gods' End launches on Steam with 15% off for two weeks
Sword_Guild has released Silver Blade of Gods' End, a territory-conquest simulation RPG developed over seven years, on Steam today. The game is available worldwide with a 15% launch discount for the first two weeks and supports English and Chinese
Marathon adds Vault Breaker PvE mode and balance changes in new update
Marathon's Mid-Season 2 Update is now live, introducing the experimental Vault Breaker PvE mode, new progression features and a range of balance adjustments across weapons and equipment
Nintendo Explains Splatoon 4 Absence as Splatoon Raiders Launches
Nintendo has released Splatoon Raiders as a Switch 2 exclusive, but the mainline Splatoon 4 remains unannounced. Developers have clarified why the series is taking a different direction for now and what this means for future competitive entries
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Sanzhana Pixie in New Quest Footage
A new gameplay video for The Blood of Dawnwalker showcases the Pearly and Precious quest, introducing a sanzhana pixie and highlighting the game's blend of witchcraft and sword combat
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Brings Back Classic Lara Croft Acrobatics
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have detailed how Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will revive Lara Croft's signature acrobatics, with actress Alix Wilton Regan undergoing physical training to capture the character's movement for the upcoming 2027 release
Hideo Kojima Shares Unusual Wish at Rome Film Festival Appearance
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima has revealed a personal wish during a film festival in Rome, reflecting on mortality, creative legacy, and the influence of cinema on his games
NARUTO Mythos TCG Set for US Debut at San Diego Comic-Con
NARUTO Mythos TCG will be playable for the first time in the US at San Diego Comic-Con, with Zvezdar handling exclusive distribution and early access to promo cards and booster boxes ahead of the official North American launch
Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged Gets Physical Release Date
Red Art Games has announced that Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged will launch physically on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in February 2026, with limited Deluxe Editions available for pre-order
Dive or Die: Children of Rain launches on PC with launch discount
Dive or Die: Children of Rain, a 2D underwater roguelite from Drop Rate Studio and Dear Villagers, is now available on PC with a limited-time 20% discount and a new launch trailer
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Set for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch 2
Activision and Infinity Ward have officially announced the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, confirming early access and open beta dates across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature brings its adventure to consoles this autumn
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature, the narrative-driven indie adventure about a stone Golem and a fox, is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in autumn 2026 following a well-received PC debut
Dawn of War IV Necron CGI Trailer Revealed Ahead of September Launch
King Art Games has released the Necron CGI trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, offering a cinematic look at the faction ahead of the game's PC release on 17 September 2026
Centrix Receives 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' Board Game Honour
Centrix, the social strategy board game from Analog Game Studios, has been awarded the 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' designation, highlighting its appeal to both casual and strategic players
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