Gameplay Preview
108 storiesEditorial conclusions draw on first-impression bias, preview embargo and session constraint, with uncertainty stated when the implementation is incomplete or changing. Differences involving platform test unit and unfinished build caveat are included when they change access, control, rewards or compatibility. Direct play by the writer belongs under Hands-On Preview; this category analyses gameplay that has been shown or documented.
Myth of Empires: Throne Puts Flying Mounts Into Combat
Myth of Empires: Throne outlines S4 flying mounts for aerial combat and exploration. Taming and progression are planned, but the feature remains in development.
Phantom Blade Zero's Hardest Mode Runs for 66 Days
The final preview reveals a 66-day challenge mode, flexible weapons and boss fights built around learning instead of grinding.
ArcheAge Chronicles Sets Its Early Access Plan
XLGAMES has outlined ArcheAge Chronicles' buy-to-play model and current gameplay plans. A public Steam Next Fest demo will add a new dungeon and PvP, while PC Early Access is set for Steam in the fourth quarter of 2026.
GTA 6 lets Jason and Lucia choose romance without a breakup
Game Informer's latest GTA 6 report details Jason and Lucia's optional romance, a larger Leonida map, changing weather, tougher police systems and more than 170 animal species.
God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Open With Faye's Serpent Bow Reveal
Santa Monica Studio has revealed Faye's Serpent Bow and confirmed that God of War Laufey pre-orders will open on September 29 at 10:00 AM local time. The game launches on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
Firefighters: Code Red Shows Its High-Risk Rescue Missions
Aerosoft and Chronos North have released a gameplay trailer for Firefighters: Code Red. It shows dangerous rescues across more than 30 locations and confirms cross-platform co-op.
Nightmare Circus Brings Physics-Driven Horror to Tokyo Game Show 2026
FairPlay Studios and Red Dunes Games are showing Nightmare Circus at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where visitors can try its physics-driven combat. A free Steam demo is also available ahead of the PC and console release.
Zozo and the Lost Dreams brings cartoon chaos to Tokyo Game Show
Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a platformer-Metroidvania inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, is being showcased at Tokyo Game Show with its inventive visuals and playful combat mechanics drawing attention from attendees
Pardon My French Toast release date set for Switch and Steam
ReRolled Studio has announced that Pardon My French Toast will launch on 29 October 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam, with a playable demo and pre-order discount available ahead of release
Knights of Frontier Valley launches expanded playtest on Steam
Knights of Frontier Valley returns to Steam with its second public playtest, introducing a major update shaped by player feedback and adding new cities, companions, quests and technical improvements for free
Hellraiser Revival release date set with Genesis Configuration gameplay focus
Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival is confirmed for release on 8 October for PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Saber Interactive showcasing its Genesis Configuration mechanic and a blend of survival horror and puzzle-driven gameplay
Cronos Lazarus expansion brings frantic combat upgrades to survival horror
Bloober Team has detailed Cronos Lazarus an expansion for Cronos The New Dawn that introduces Teleportation and Decoy mechanics for a more action-driven survival horror experience across PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2
Wo Long 2 Wings of Ember release date and alpha demo confirmed for 2027
KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA have set a 4 March 2027 release for Wo Long 2 Wings of Ember on all major platforms and launched a limited-time alpha demo with new gameplay systems and multiplayer features
Wo Long 2 Wings of Ember Overhauls Combat and Traversal for 2026
Team NINJA has revealed major changes for Wo Long 2 Wings of Ember, promising a more dynamic combat system and expanded traversal options that address key criticisms of the original game
Guns of Eschaton Channels Dark Souls with Old West Precision
Eschatology Entertainment's Guns of Eschaton was unveiled at gamescom 2026, promising a deliberate Soulslike experience that swaps swords for revolvers and medieval gloom for a desolate Old West setting
The Expanse Osiris Reborn demo reveals high-stakes monster hunt mission
Owlcat Games has unveiled a full mission from The Expanse Osiris Reborn at gamescom 2026 highlighting RPG-driven choices and a tense hybrid monster encounter as the studio targets a Spring 2027 release
SUPER GAHAKU Steam page launches with 3D party sculpting and multiplayer plans
North Fox Games has unveiled the Steam store page for SUPER GAHAKU, a 3D drawing party game in development for PC. The title targets up to eight-player multiplayer and a release window in autumn 2026, with gameplay footage and details now public
Sword Sage Awakening Reveals Ambitious Combat System for 2027 Release
Sword Sage Awakening is targeting a 2027 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a combat system built around weapon durability and directional blocking instead of stamina. Early builds show promise but also highlight unfinished elements
Warframe Iceblade of Narin update brings six-player squads and Tau event
Digital Extremes has detailed major free updates for Warframe and Soulframe this autumn, including a new Warframe, six-player squad missions, a community event, and fresh content for Soulframe's alpha build
NO LAW demo reveals true player freedom in handcrafted cyberpunk city
NO LAW from Neon Giant stunned at Gamescom 2026 with a live demo showing a seamless open world, persistent NPCs and multiple approaches to every objective in a city with no laws and no AI-generated assets
.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND brings hybrid gunplay to Tokyo Game Show 2026
Sukeban Games will debut a hands-on demo of .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND at Tokyo Game Show 2026, showcasing its blend of real-time and turn-based gunfights in a dystopian cyberpunk setting for PC players ahead of its autumn release window
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date set with open world overhaul
Square Enix has officially scheduled Final Fantasy VII Revelation for 8 April 2027, promising the largest open world in the series and a major focus on player-driven decisions across PlayStation 5
Cinder City sets PC launch with premium price and Q4 alpha window
NC has locked in a premium price and PC-first launch for Cinder City, with the first public alpha scheduled for Q4 2026 and a new demo revealing four-player co-op dungeons and hundreds of concurrent players
Chronicles Medieval demo shows 900 unit battles and mounted poleaxe combat
Raw Power Games presented a full-scale live demo of Chronicles Medieval at Gamescom 2026, revealing real-time battles with hundreds of troops and a hybrid action-strategy RPG system ahead of its Early Access launch in early 2027
Beyond the Dark Nightwatch sets October launch for Switch 2 co-op horror
Atlantis Studio has locked in 22 October 2026 for Beyond the Dark Nightwatch on Nintendo Switch 2. The co-op horror adventure promises asymmetric roles and a Friend's Pass system for shared play across Switch generations
Little Devil Steam Playtest Expands with New Player Access Date
Little Devil's Steam Playtest will open to more players on 10 September 2026, offering a chance to test weapon builds and procedural dungeons in Mike "MI Pixel" Armstrong-Ingram's darkly comic roguelike
Exodus Ending Changes Based on Player Choices and Companion Loyalty
Archetype Entertainment's Exodus will launch in April 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with its ending and companion fates shaped by the choices you make throughout the game's branching narrative
Voidwood Reveals How Speaking Out Loud Can Doom Your Entire Team
Santa Barbara Games has released new Voidwood gameplay footage for PC, showing how player communication can be both a lifeline and a fatal mistake in its upcoming survival horror. The footage highlights the dangers of being heard in a forest that hunts by sound
Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Preview Reveals Divisive New Mechanics
Crystal Dynamics has showcased Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis with striking visuals and controversial gameplay changes including skill trees and survival elements raising questions about the direction of this ambitious remake
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Targets November Launch
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is officially set for release on 3 November 2026, bringing a reworked roster, new features and a controversial cut to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2
Hordeguard: Winds of the North Playtest Opens with New Gameplay Trailer
Daedalic Entertainment and Black Deer Games have released a new gameplay trailer for Hordeguard: Winds of the North, inviting players to join the Steam playtest and experience its Norse-inspired blend of action, strategy and tower defence
PlayStation State of Play September 2026: Major Reveals and What to Expect
Sony has confirmed two PlayStation State of Play streams for 3 September 2026, promising new PS5 game reveals, extended looks at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners
Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Suits Revealed: Every Confirmed Costume Explained
Insomniac has detailed the full line-up of Wolverine's unlockable suits for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, drawing from decades of X-Men comics, films and original designs. Here's what's confirmed, what's inspired by the source material, and what remains uncertain
A2K: Jet Strikers Announced for PC with Fast-Paced Arena Combat
A2K: Jet Strikers has been officially revealed as a third-person arena shooter for PC, drawing inspiration from Soldat and Quake, and promising a range of classic and experimental multiplayer modes ahead of a planned Q1 2027 release
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition Announced for Switch 2 with New Features
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is officially heading to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, bringing all previously released content and new platform-specific features. Over five minutes of gameplay footage has been shown at gamescom 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON Reveals New Bosses and Playtest Date
Shueisha Games has revealed new key art for Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, confirming Kenjaku and Naoya Zen'in as boss characters and announcing the first public playtest at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Game Shelver 99 Announced for PC with November 2026 Release Date
Solo developer Prof. Scherer has officially announced Game Shelver 99, a PC title combining Steam library organisation with FPS elements, scheduled to launch on Steam on 17 November 2026
Fable Main Story Will Take Around 20 Hours on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Playground Games has confirmed that the main quest in Fable will take approximately 20 hours to complete, with additional side content available for those seeking a longer experience. The game is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in February 2027
4 Penny Coffins Revealed as Social Deduction Thriller Set in 1888 London
Other Ocean Interactive has announced 4 Penny Coffins, a social investigation game set in 19th-century Whitechapel, blending detective work with horror elements and supporting both multiplayer and solo play
EA Motive's Iron Man Game Leak Sparks Surge in Player Interest
EA Motive's in-development Iron Man game was unexpectedly leaked online, prompting an official response and renewed excitement among Marvel fans eager for updates on the long-awaited project
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