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GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT unveils new timeline, anime tie-in and 2027 release
Bandai Namco has announced GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, a high-mobility action game launching in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, introducing a new timeline and connecting with the upcoming anime Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
Follow Us Early Access update overhauls Level 2 as development pauses
Game Atelier has delivered a major Early Access update for Follow Us, reworking the second level and adding controller and Steam Deck support, but ongoing development is now on hold due to low sales
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam crossplay playtest launches with new Đắk Tô map
Team17 and Expression Games have opened the first crossplay playtest for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, running this weekend on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a new map and developer Q&A revealing fresh gameplay details
Myth of Empires: Throne S3 Adds Skyshaker Cannon and Battleship Upgrades
Myth of Empires: Throne Season 3 will introduce the Skyshaker Cannon siege weapon and a reworked Battleship building system, expanding tactical options for players ahead of the Era of the Shattered Seas update
Riftbound Vendetta Expansion Brings New Keywords and Global Launch
League of Legends Riftbound's Vendetta set arrives 31 July, introducing new mechanics, global English and Chinese release, and fresh deck-building options for the competitive TCG scene
Tukoni: Forest Keepers Launches 17 August on PC with Free Demo
Dream Operator has set 17 August 2026 as the release date for Tukoni: Forest Keepers on Steam and Epic Games Store, with a free demo now available. The hand-drawn adventure is based on Oksana Bula's picture books and features language-free storytelling
Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streaming With No Gameplay Interruptions
Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported Xbox game streaming, allowing select users to play without a subscription by watching adverts before each session. The company says ads will not disrupt gameplay, but session time is limited
Marvel's Wolverine SDCC Panel Reveals New Trailer, Crossover and Story Details
Insomniac Games used its San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel to debut a new Marvel's Wolverine trailer, confirm a crossover with Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and reveal fresh details about the game's story, characters and soundtrack
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Unveils Phoenix Cyclops as First DLC
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has announced Phoenix Cyclops as its first Year 1 DLC character and released its opening movie at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering new details on post-launch content and the game's visual direction
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Brings Wuhu Island Back for 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort reintroduces Wuhu Island with 12 sports, including archery, bowling and power cruising, as shown in a recent hands-on demo at San Diego Comic Con. Here's what's confirmed and what remains to be seen
Netmarble launches global teaser site for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi
Netmarble has unveiled a global teaser site and official social channels for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, offering new details, videos and event plans for the upcoming mobile adaptation
Helix: Descent N Ascent launches on PC and Switch with 10% discount
Badass Mongoose has released Helix: Descent N Ascent, a non-violent puzzle-adventure, on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on exploration and ability-based puzzles, and is available now with a limited-time launch discount
Scales of Silence launches on Steam with 500 levels and 8-player local play
Aggro Games has released Scales of Silence version 1.0 on Steam, ending its Early Access phase. The full game features 500 campaign levels, 30 serpents, 20 bosses and supports up to eight players in local multiplayer modes
RuneScape Monopoly Special Edition Pre-Orders Open Ahead of October Launch
Jagex has opened pre-orders for the RuneScape special edition of MONOPOLY, letting fans bring Gielinor to the tabletop. The boardgame is available via the official RuneScape Merch Store, with shipping set for October 2026
Supermarket Simulator Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with Autumn 2026 Release
Silver Lining Interactive and Nokta Games have revealed that Supermarket Simulator will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in autumn 2026, with both digital and physical editions available and pre-orders now open
Puzzle & Dragons x Detective Conan Event Brings New Dungeons and Rewards
Puzzle & Dragons has launched a Detective Conan collaboration event, introducing exclusive dungeons, characters, and limited-time rewards for mobile players from 23 July to 9 August 2026
Character Limit launches on Steam with arcade-style word puzzles
Hotel Outlaw has released Character Limit, a fast-paced multilingual word game, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game features multiple modes, daily challenges and Welsh language support, with an introductory discount available
Turtle Beach unveils VelocityOne Flightstick II and Dual Throttle for Xbox and PC
Turtle Beach has announced the VelocityOne Flightstick II, Dual Throttle, H.O.T.A.S. system and Universal Sim Mount, bringing new flight simulation hardware to Xbox and PC with a focus on precision, customisation and realism
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Revealed as Franchise Shifts to Story-Driven Design
Virtua Fighter Crossroads has been officially unveiled by Sega, promising a new narrative focus, fresh characters and a setting ten years after previous entries, but key gameplay details remain unconfirmed
Clint Hocking Describes Ubisoft Game Development as Chaotic After Departure
Clint Hocking, known for Watch Dogs and Splinter Cell, has compared leading large-scale Ubisoft projects to dodging chaos, following his exit from the Assassin's Creed Hexe team earlier this year
The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Unusual Fantasy Races and Time-Bending Pixies
Rebel Wolves has detailed the unique sentient races in The Blood of Dawnwalker, including time-manipulating pixies and mountain-dwelling giants, offering a distinct take on fantasy worldbuilding ahead of the game's release
Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Delivers Familiar Combat and Subtle Tweaks
Halo: Campaign Evolved returns with a full Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, adding new prequel missions and visual upgrades while largely preserving the original's structure and gameplay. Here's how the remake stands up in 2026 and what's actually changed
Helldivers 2 Reveals Bolt Pistol for Warhammer 40,000 Crossover Warbond
Sony has confirmed that Helldivers 2's Warhammer 40,000 crossover will be revealed on 30 July, with the Bolt Pistol officially joining the Legendary Warbond. Further details on weapons, armour and content remain unannounced
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed on Xbox Hours Before Launch
Paramount has postponed the Xbox release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game just before launch, leaving Xbox players waiting until September while other platforms proceed as planned
Warhammer Blood Bowl Announced as Free Upgrade for Blood Bowl 3 Owners
Slitherine has officially revealed Warhammer Blood Bowl, a major overhaul of Blood Bowl 3, launching as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, Xbox and PlayStation this autumn, with new teams and updated rules confirmed
For One Night Only Showcase Brings UK Game Studios to Centre Stage
For One Night Only is a new UK-focused games showcase set to stream on 29 July, featuring world premieres, trailers and interviews from leading British studios including IO Interactive, Team 17 and Criterion, plus a week-long Steam sale
Sony Prepared for Backlash Over End of PlayStation 5 Disc Releases
Sony anticipated strong negative reaction to its decision to phase out physical PlayStation 5 game discs, reportedly issuing its strictest-ever staff guidelines to prevent public comment on the move
Agefield High: Rock the School Preview Raises Concerns Ahead of August Launch
A recent preview of Agefield High: Rock the School highlights significant issues with gameplay, writing and polish, casting doubt on its ability to satisfy fans of Bully or deliver a compelling school-life experience
NASCAR 26 Launches 18 September with Dynamic Tracks and AI DNFs
iRacing has set the release date for NASCAR 26, confirming new dynamic track surfaces, AI retirements and a standalone Chase mode as the series builds on last year's entry
Over 100 Unreleased Pokémon Designs Surface from Diamond and Pearl Era
A previously unseen Game Freak documentary has surfaced, revealing more than 100 scrapped Pokémon designs and evolutions from the development of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, offering a rare look at the franchise's creative process
FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has released FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing both classic RPGs to the platform with updated visuals as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebrations
Hard Edge War Zone launches on Steam with 4v4 tactical card battles
SUNSOFT has released Hard Edge War Zone, a real-time tactical card game set in the Hard Edge universe, now available on Steam with a launch discount and online multiplayer for up to eight players
Jolly Match 3 MR Unveils Team Adventure Co-op Event and Floating Islands
Jolly Match 3 MR introduces its first team-based event, Team Adventure, launching 27 July. Players will collaborate aboard a steampunk airship, unlock rewards, and explore themed floating islands in a limited-time co-op challenge
ESDigital Games reveals Gamescom 2026 line-up with new playable demos
ESDigital Games has announced its Gamescom 2026 showcase, confirming hands-on demos for Go Slimey Go!, REMEDIUM, BattleJuice Alchemist, Sky of Tides and a secret project at the Indie Arena Booth in Cologne
SOMA update brings native Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements for all owners
Abylight Studios has announced a free update for SOMA, delivering a native Nintendo Switch 2 version with technical improvements for all existing owners, including those with physical and digital copies
Alpha Nomos rhythm-action roguelite confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
RibCage Games has announced that Alpha Nomos, its rhythm-driven roguelite, will expand beyond PC to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing beat-synced combat and live-recorded instruments to console players
John Romero to Deliver Keynote at Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026
John Romero, co-creator of Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein 3D, will headline Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 in Bangkok this October, reflecting on decades of game development and industry change in his keynote Why We Still Make Games
Xbox Backward Compatibility Arrives on PC With Enhanced Features
Microsoft has launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, enabling players to access classic console titles on computers and handhelds, with new technical upgrades and achievements planned for later in the year
Silver Palace beta launches with detective gameplay and revamped combat
Elementa has opened the limited PC beta for Silver Palace, introducing detective mechanics, a reworked combat system and expanded story content in its open-world RPG. The test is available on Windows and resets all progress at the end
Miyamoto Explains Nintendo's Remake Strategy After Star Fox and Zelda News
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has addressed concerns about frequent remakes, suggesting that updated versions of Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time could pave the way for future developments on Switch 2
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