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Heroes of Anirea launches first public playtest on Steam
Heroes of Anirea, a tactical JRPG with roguelite elements from Crossbros, is now available for its first open playtest on Steam, offering players a hands-on look at its character-driven strategy and pixel art world ahead of its 2027 release
Snail Games to unveil new titles and updates at Gamescom 2026
Snail Games USA has confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, where it will showcase Bellwright, For The Stars, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, and two unannounced projects, offering a closer look at its upcoming line-up
Stormlight: War for Roshar Board Game Announced by Brotherwise Games
Brotherwise Games has officially revealed Stormlight: War for Roshar, a large-scale board game based on Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for later this year
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta Sets New Steam Record Ahead of Launch
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has broken open beta records on Steam, with Magick and Blade dominating player picks despite technical issues for PC users. The game is set for release in August, with strong interest in its character roster
Superkid X1 brings arcade street football demo to Retrocon 2026
Fogo Games will showcase a playable demo of Superkid X1, an arcade football game inspired by Brazilian street matches, at Retrocon 2026 in São Paulo, with a focus on fast-paced action and a vibrant urban style
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wreckreation 2 Preview Suggests a True Successor to Burnout Paradise
Wreckreation 2 has been revealed in early preview form, aiming to capture the spirit of Burnout Paradise with modern updates. The build shows notable technical improvements, but the final quality and release timing remain unconfirmed
Black Lake Announced for PC and Consoles with 2027 Release Target
Polydin Studio has revealed Black Lake, a psychological survival horror game set in a drifting orphanage at sea. The title is in development for PC and consoles, with a PC launch planned for winter 2027 and console versions to follow
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
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
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
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
QUIET Playtest Announced for 3 August as LINE Games Reveals Details
LINE Games has announced the first playtest for its upcoming horror co-op title QUIET, scheduled to begin on 3 August. Players will need to work together and stay silent to survive, with sign-ups now open for early notification
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