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How to God VR Heads to PICO with Chinese Localisation Planned
Thoughtfish GmbH has announced that How to God, its VR-exclusive god simulation, is coming to the PICO platform with a Chinese localisation in development, aiming to reach a broader international audience
Brave Escape launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play support
Hit Start Studios has released Brave Escape for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing cross-platform co-op, expanded content and accessibility improvements to console players from day one
BOKURA launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with co-op and dual-world play
Kodansha Ltd. has confirmed that BOKURA, the cooperative puzzle adventure from tokoronyori, will arrive digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 July 2026, priced at $4.99, with pre-order discounts and GameChat support
Mandate Order Early Access Reveals City-Building and War Are Deeply Linked
Mandate Order, set for Early Access on 12 August 2026, challenges players to balance city growth and military recruitment, with every decision affecting both survival and strategy in its ancient Chinese setting
Toplitz Productions to Unveil New Game and Playable Demos at Gamescom 2026
Toplitz Productions will reveal a new title at gamescom 2026, alongside hands-on demos for Vikings Dynasty, Wild West Pioneers and Permafrost. The publisher promises a mix of city building, survival and world premiere content for attendees
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND pre-orders open for Switch and Switch 2 release
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has opened digital pre-orders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, a party game featuring 145 Sanrio characters and over 45 mini games, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 October 2026
City States: Medieval 1.0 launches with expanded siege and trade systems
City States: Medieval leaves Early Access today, delivering its full 1.0 release on Steam and indie.io with new siege mechanics, a rebuilt tutorial, and a free demo for players interested in its medieval city-building and strategy blend
Next Kratos-Led God of War Game to Follow Laufey's Story Arc
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that the next mainline God of War game starring Kratos will arrive after God of War Laufey, directly continuing the narrative established in the upcoming Faye-focused entry. Key details remain unannounced
PlayStation Network Restored After Major Outage Disrupts Digital Access
Sony's PlayStation Network suffered a significant outage, leaving players unable to access digital games and services for several hours before full functionality was restored across all platforms
Tomb Raider: Catalyst Officially Delayed to 2028 by Amazon Games
Amazon Games has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Catalyst will now launch in 2028, moving back from its previously announced 2027 window. The next major Tomb Raider entry is being developed by Crystal Dynamics for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Secret Halo: Campaign Evolved Ending Points to Possible Halo 2 Remake
A hidden cutscene in Halo: Campaign Evolved's Legendary ending has sparked speculation that Halo Studios may be preparing a full remake of Halo 2, though no official announcement has been made
Every Legend of Zelda Game on Switch and Switch 2 by 2026
Nintendo has detailed the full line-up of The Legend of Zelda games available on Nintendo Switch, with new entries and upgrades confirmed for Switch 2, plus a major remake and a live-action film adaptation on the horizon
Arknights: Endfield to Feature at Anime NYC and Expanded Gamescom 2026
GRYPHLINE has confirmed Arknights: Endfield will appear at Anime NYC in August 2026 and return to gamescom with a larger booth, offering hands-on demos, interactive activities and exclusive rewards for attendees
Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares announced for Xbox with 2026 release
Polycast Labs has revealed Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, a solo-developed dark 3D platformer inspired by early 2000s classics, now available to wishlist on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One ahead of its October 2026 launch
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
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