Previews & First Impressions
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Genigods: Nezha Turns Chinese Creation Myth Into Fast Action
Genigods Lab has revealed a playable action game built around Chinese creation mythology. Genigods: Nezha targets PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X in 2028, with a 25-hour campaign and mythic boss battles.
CONTROL Resonant Takes Remedy Into a Bigger, Rougher World
Remedy's sequel moves seven years beyond Control, puts Dylan Faden at the centre and opens up a much larger Manhattan. Its melee combat is fast and forceful, but uneven enemy balance and thinner side content still need work.
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
ÁRIDA 2 demo brings new quest system and map expansion to Tokyo Game Show
Aoca Game Lab has released a new demo for ÁRIDA 2: Rise of the Brave on Steam, fully localised in Japanese and featuring a revamped quest system, expanded map areas and new interaction mechanics during Tokyo Game Show 2026
Camping Keeper enters closed alpha as solo developer opens doors to testers
Camping Keeper, the solo-developed campground management game by Samuel Durand, has moved into closed alpha with ten external testers. This marks the first time the game has run outside the developer's own machine, with a public demo planned for early 2027
Modder Overhauls Final Fantasy Resonance Skill Descriptions Before Launch
A player-created mod for Final Fantasy Resonance delivers detailed skill and item descriptions weeks before Square Enix's official launch, addressing a key complaint from the public demo and raising questions about player-driven improvements
The End of History targets PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for 2027
WorldMap has announced that The End of History will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q1 2027 with the Steam 1.0 launch. The emergent sandbox RPG from Tatamibeya will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Rookie Raiders Demo Arrives on Steam with Early Access to Party-Building
Team Neverending has released a free demo for Rookie Raiders on Steam, offering players a first look at its automated turn-based battles and party-building mechanics ahead of the full PC launch planned for February 2027
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
Star Conflict Burrownauts brings roguelite mining and bullet-heaven combat
Targem Games has announced Star Conflict Burrownauts a new action roguelite for PC that blends resource mining with intense bullet-heaven battles and invites players to join an unrestricted playtest on Steam
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
team17 brings What Goes Up and Greak 2 demos to Tokyo Game Show
team17 will present hands-on demos for What Goes Up and Greak 2 Alliance of the Storms at Tokyo Game Show 2026, offering players a first look at new co-op gameplay and platform details ahead of their upcoming releases
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
Harbor launches closed alpha playtest for player-driven survival feedback
Castilva Games and Wandering Wizard have opened sign-ups for Harbor's closed alpha, giving selected players a first look at the post-apocalyptic survival game and a direct role in its ongoing development
Crazy Taxi World Tour brings new missions and classic chaos to modern platforms
SEGA has officially announced Crazy Taxi World Tour for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2, promising a return to the series' signature arcade action with new international locations and inventive side missions
Rules of Residence brings political power struggles to Tokyo Game Show
Toydium has announced Rules of Residence a political management sim set in a dictatorial apartment block with a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and a full release planned for Steam in 2027
New Science nears 50000 player-created cards before full release
New Science is on track to hit 50000 unique player-created cards this month as its AI-driven combination system continues to generate hundreds of new discoveries daily ahead of its full Steam launch in March 2027
Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World Release Date and Platforms Confirmed
Square Enix has officially scheduled Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World for a global launch on 3 December 2026, bringing its traditional turn-based JRPG gameplay and monster fusion mechanics to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
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
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
DEPERSON secures Gamescom nomination and heads to The MIX Fall Showcase
DEPERSON, the psychological horror game from Error Thing and PARCO GAMES, arrives at The MIX Fall Showcase in Seattle after earning a Best Visuals nomination at Gamescom Awards 2026 and recognition for its distinctive art direction
Lillymo Games Reveals Green Series With Ravenous Greed for 2027 Launch
Lillymo Games has announced the Green Series, a new line of Game Boy-inspired titles, starting with Ravenous Greed. The debut game is set for early 2027 on PlayStation, Switch, Xbox and PC, with a Steam demo planned
GTA 6 Morality System May Lock Out Redemption for Extreme Play
A new report suggests Grand Theft Auto 6's morality meter can break entirely if players cause enough chaos, potentially making your character irredeemable for the rest of a playthrough. Rockstar's approach aims to balance freedom with meaningful consequences
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
Champion of Lore Demo Arrives on Steam 1 September with Tactical Deckbuilding
Round 2 Games has announced that Champion of Lore, a tactical turn-based deckbuilder inspired by Latin American mythology, will launch its free public demo on Steam from 1 September, offering players a first look at its card-driven combat
Kinghold Demo Brings Real-Time Tower Defence Twist to Steam
Barkitect has launched a playable demo for Kinghold, a real-time tower defence roguelite where players control the king as both hero and spawn point. The full release is planned for Q1 2027 with expanded content and maps
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
State of Decay 3 Preview Shows Progress Amid Xbox Studio Changes
State of Decay 3 has resurfaced with a promising early alpha demo, revealing expanded community management and improved combat, as Undead Labs navigates ownership changes and prepares for a 2027 release on Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC
NBA 2K27's New Features Highlight Persistent Microtransaction Issues
NBA 2K27 introduces gameplay tweaks and new modes, but early impressions suggest that longstanding concerns around microtransactions and progression remain unresolved, raising questions about the direction of the series
Bohemia Interactive Reveals New Games and Expansions at Gamescom 2026
Bohemia Interactive has presented a range of upcoming titles and major updates at Gamescom 2026, including new details on Cosmo Tales, DayZ Badlands, Everwind, and Nailcrown, with hands-on demos and future plans outlined
GTA 6 Extended Look Reveals Range of Side Activities for Players
Rockstar has released nearly 30 minutes of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage, offering a closer look at the variety of side activities players can expect beyond the main missions, from rally racing to base-jumping and more
GTA 6 Extended Look Reveals Major Visual and Gameplay Advances
Rockstar Games has released an Extended Look at Grand Theft Auto 6, showcasing new gameplay footage and technical improvements ahead of its November 2026 launch. The presentation highlights lighting, interface changes and attention to detail
Rockstar Details GTA 6's Satirical Approach and Character Focus
Rockstar has outlined how Grand Theft Auto VI will handle satire and character development, aiming for humour that remains relevant at launch and protagonists players can connect with
Fable's Combat Preview Reveals Spell Synergy and Humour at Gamescom 2026
Playground Games has showcased new Fable gameplay at Gamescom 2026, highlighting a flexible combat system that blends melee, ranged and magic abilities. The preview also demonstrates the series' trademark humour and experimental spell combinations
Cutout Announced by 906 Games and Big Blue Sky Games at gamescom 2026
906 Games and Big Blue Sky Games have revealed Cutout, a side-scrolling action-horror adventure set in a handcrafted fairy tale world, during the Find Your Next Game showcase at gamescom 2026, with a demo available for attendees and a 2027 release planned
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 This Weekend
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can now pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with the first-ever open beta for the platform available to play for free from 28 August to 1 September
Showa American Story Preview: Bizarre RPG Mixes Parody with Rough Combat
Showa American Story has resurfaced with a hands-on preview, revealing a retro-inspired RPG world packed with cultural parodies and eccentric humour, but also highlighting concerns about combat depth and mechanical polish ahead of release
Gears of War: E-Day Preview Reveals Classic Combat and New Features
Gears of War: E-Day has been previewed, offering a first look at its campaign structure, evolved combat mechanics and technical performance on Xbox Series X. Here's what's confirmed and what remains to be seen
1001 Threads of Mizan Preview: New Action-Adventure Blends Solo and Co-op Play
MBC Game Studio has revealed 1001 Threads of Mizan, an action-adventure inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, with a focus on both single-player and drop-in co-op gameplay. Early impressions highlight its unique setting and accessible combat system
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