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Pokemon Winds and Waves announced The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak have announced Pokemon Winds and Waves, the latest flagship games in the beloved monster catching franchise. Pokemon Winds and Waves is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and has a release set for sometime in 2027. Here’s a rundown on the games, plus the first details on its […] Source

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Sandcastle is an upcoming physics simulator for beachside fun Sandcastle is an upcoming game from Bubblebird Studio where you can play with sand in a semi-realistic environment. Players will have multiple beaches to choose from and different tools that will allow them to play with sand and water like you’re actually at the beach. Build your castle, watch the tide roll in, and observe […] Source

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Samson: A Tyndalston Story launches in April Developer Liquid Swords has announced a release date for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, their new consequence-heavy noir action game. Samson: A Tyndalston Story is in development for Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) with a release set for April 8th. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer: Players take on the […] Source

27.02.2026 11:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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Nukearts Studio trademarks ‘Hidden Cats’ affecting entire niche genre Developer Nukearts recently trademarked the phrase “Hidden Cats” which has hide a wide impact on an otherwise obscure genre of games. Hidden object games have been around for decades, but in recent years cats have become a popular topic of the genre. As a result, “hidden cat” games are practically a genre unto themselves. Last […] Source

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City Hunter (1990) Review City Hunter is a man’s manga and was adapted into a man’s anime. It’s about Ryo, a womanizing private eye who operates in the seedy underworld, that feels like Golgo 13 meets Scooby Doo, but with a glorious 80s anime machismo and shenanigans. Its greatness was recognized around the world, leading to several live‑action film […] Source

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Switch 2 port launches in May Shortly after announcing a delay, Dragami Games has announced a new release date for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP on Nintendo Switch 2. The Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP port for Switch 2 is now set to launch this spring, on May 28th worldwide. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has been available at retail and on digital stores across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PS4, […] Source

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Space Marine 2 gets new “Techmarine” update Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive announced a new “Techmarine” update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II. Here’s a rundown on the new update, plus a trailer: Take control of the battlefield with the new Techmarine class The Techmarine finally joins the ranks in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2! Available for the all the game’s PvE […] Source

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70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X remaster announced Publisher Bliss Brain and developer Implicit Conversions have announced 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X remaster, a new high-definition re-release of the 90s Japan-only PlayStation game of the same name. The new 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X remaster is set to launch across Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 […] Source

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Dissidia Duellum launches in March Publisher Square Enix and developer Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a brand new entry in their Final Fantasy fighting game series. Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is set to launch across iOS (via the App Store) and Android (via Google Play) globally sometime in March. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the game’s opening cinematic: Warriors from […] Source

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Disgaea Mayhem coming west this summer NIS America has announced a western release for Disgaea Mayhem, the recent action RPG from the main Disgaea team. Originally released in Japan as Kyōran Makaism, the new action RPG is coming west sometime this summer for PC (via Steam), Switch, Switch 2, and PS5. A big swanky physical / limited edition will be available for […] Source

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Phil Spencer retires from Xbox while Sarah Bond resigns in major shake-up A major shake-up is happening at Xbox with core leadership – longtime Xbox boss Phil Spencer is retiring amidst news that president Sarah Bond has resigned. Spencer, who started at Microsoft as an intern back in 1988 and has been with Xbox since its launch in 2001, is retiring effective February 23rd. Sarah Bond has […] Source

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Atelier Ryza producer: Ryza’s plump thighs are result of extensive market research Atelier Ryza producer Junzo Hosoi explained that Ryza’s viral thicc thighs are the result of “extensive market research”. In an interview with Automaton, Hosoi spoke about Ryza’s character design and how there was behind-the-scenes research into her ultimate “plumpness”. “After carrying out various analyses, we concluded that the plumpness of her figure was something our […] Source

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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth launches in April Indie developer Hyper Games announced a release date for Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, their new follow-up to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam), Switch, and Switch 2 on April 27th. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer: From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of […] Source

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Cleaning Up! launches in April Indie developer Unbound Creations announced a release date for Cleaning Up!, their cozy cleaning simulation game. Cleaning Up! is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam), Switch, PS4, and PS5 on April 15th. The previously announced Xbox release wasn’t detailed today. “Cleaning Up is a game that scratches that itch in all of us, that […] Source

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TOKYO SCRAMBLE Review Tokyo Scramble feels like a game from another time. It isn’t because its graphics look like something you’d see during the PS360 days, or because the voice acting is cheesy, or even because of its outlandish premise. Tokyo Scramble feels like a game from an era when developers approached their wild, over-the-top scenarios with genuine […] Source

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Anime fighting game-inspired RPG A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara announced Indie developer BadRez Games has announced A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara, a new anime-inspired game that fuses tag-team fighting game vibes into a narrative RPG. A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and has a Kickstarter planned to finish development on the game. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal […] Source

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Aphelion launches this spring Publisher and developer DON’T NOD announced a release window for Aphelion, their upcoming sci-fi action-adventure game. Aphelion is set to launch across Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass sometime this spring. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new gameplay deep dive trailer: A SCI-FI […] Source

20.02.2026 12:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire shows off Robo-Betty boss in new trailer PlaySide Publishing and developer Fumi Games shared a new trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, introducing one of its bosses: Robo-Betty. Here’s a brief blurb on the boss, plus the new trailer: This reveal shines the spotlight on Robo-Betty, a boss lurking deep beneath Mouseburg in a secret laboratory. But this isn’t just a quick scrap! […] Source

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F2P multiplayer extraction action sci-fi game Star Wrath announced Publisher Gaijin Entertainment and developer Targem Games have announced Star Wrath, a free-to-play multiplayer extraction action game about survival in outer space. Star Wrath is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for later in 2026. A closed beta is currently being held, you can apply on its official site. Here’s […] Source

20.02.2026 12:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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GRIME II release date set for March Publisher Kwalee and developer Clover Bite announced a release date for GRIME II, their metroidvania sequel to their hit original game. GRIME II is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for March 31st. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer: Become a stealer of forms in GRIME II, the sequel […] Source

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Fable reboot launches in fall 2026 Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games announced a new release window for their long-awaited Fable reboot. The Fable reboot is now launching sometime in fall 2026 for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and now PS5, too. The game will also be on Xbox Game Pass. Here’s a rundown on […] Source

22.01.2026 18:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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Double Fine announces new multiplayer pottery game Kiln Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Double Fine have announced Kiln, a new multiplayer party brawler game focused on pottery. Kiln is in development for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 with a release set for sometime this spring. The game will be on Xbox Game Pass, too. […] Source

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Beast of Reincarnation launches this summer Publisher Fictions and developer Game Freak announced a release window for Beast of Reincarnation, their new “One-Person, One-Dog Action RPG.” Beast of Reincarnation is set to launch sometime this summer for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The game will also be on Xbox Game Pass. Here’s a rundown on the […] Source

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Forza Horizon 6 launches in May Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have announced a release date for Forza Horizon 6, the latest in their flagship racing franchise. Forza Horizon 6 is set to launch on May 19th for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S and sometime later this year for PS5. Here’s a […] Source

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ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651’s Twin 16-Inch OLEDs Have Taken Gaming to a New Level At CES 2026, ASUS introduced the ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651, a dual-screen laptop designed for performance. With two 16-inch OLED displays and top-tier specs, it’s designed for users who need more than raw power. Whether for gaming, streaming, or multitasking, this machine redefines what a portable setup can handle. Specifications That Match Demanding Use The […] Source

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Philna Fantasy Review Philna Fantasy is an action-adventure RPG created by the indie team Sailike Game and published by AnotherIndie. Featuring charming pixel-style visuals and packed with RPG systems from start to finish, it often recalls the grind-heavy gameplay of the Shining Souls titles on the Game Boy Advance. In a crowded sea of indie action RPGs, how […] Source

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2D collect-a-thon platformer RUBATO launches in March Publisher Headcannon and developer dconn have announced a release date for RUBATO, their meta 2D collect-a-thon platformer game. RUBATO is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PS5 on March 20th. A playable demo is available on Steam. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer: RUBATO, an experimental, 2D physics-based […] Source

22.01.2026 15:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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Lo-fi action-adventure game Ratcheteer DX launches in March Publisher Panic and indie developer Shaun Inman announced a release date for Ratcheteer DX, an upgraded and colorized version of their lo-fi action-adventure game for the Playdate console. Ratcheteer DX is set to launch on March 5th for PC and Mac (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch. A demo is available on Steam and progress will transfer […] Source

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Mario Kart World adds team races to Knockout Tour in new update Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart World adding team races to Knockout Tour and more. Here’s a rundown on the new 1.5.0 update: Latest update: Ver. 1.5.0 (Released January 21, 2026) General Added team races to Knockout Tour when playing in a room during “Online Play” and “Wireless Play”. The game now supports the Polish […] Source

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Street Fighter 6 DLC character Alex launches in March Capcom has shared a release date and new gameplay for Street Fighter 6 DLC character Alex, the latest addition to their flagship fighting game. The new DLC character is the third character in the year 3 character pass after Sagat and C. Viper, and is launching on March 17th. Here’s his character bio, plus a new […] Source

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