KEMURI is skipping XBOX because UNSEEN refuses to burn out its team

KEMURI currently has no chance of receiving an XBOX version, according to UNSEEN founder Ikumi Nakamura. “No! No. I just want people to understand that porting takes a lot of work. We develop the game for PC first. Then bringing it to Nintendo or PlayStation”, Nakamura said while answering questions from the community. In the […] Source

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It’s the Insides That Count turns alien surgery into four-player chaos

It’s the Insides That Count asks four aliens with 37 minutes of medical training to operate on one human without accidentally killing, or “rebirthing”, the unfortunate patient. Developed and published by Cracked Cannoli, this upcoming PC game divides the procedure between four roles. One player scans the floating body for dangerous attachment points, another mixes […] Source

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XBOX CEO Asha Sharma anonymously answers player support tickets every month

XBOX CEO Asha Sharma reportedly spends several hours each month responding to customer-support tickets, giving Microsoft’s most senior gaming executive a direct look at the problems players encounter across its hardware, games and services. The unusual habit was revealed in a Wall Street Journal profile examining Sharma’s first months in charge. She handles the tickets […] Source

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Deified leaves Early Access next week with its relic-focused tactical combat

French studio Unexpected’s turn-based tactical roguelite Deified will leave Steam Early Access on September 21, completing a development period that began on April 27. Unexpected originally used the period to refine its balance, interface, readability and quality-of-life features with community feedback. The studio also planned to add the narrative ending, a final boss floor and […] Source

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Saber Interactive explains why it moved game development away from the US

Saber Interactive still has its headquarters and publishing operation in the United States, but chief creative officer Tim Willits says the company now has “no real development in North America anymore.” His explanation is brutally simple: making AAA games there has become too expensive. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, Willits claimed a large North American studio can […] Source

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Metro 2039 Preview – Craftier, Prettier, and more Action-Packed

When Metro 2039 was first announced, I felt a bit conflicted. While I could tolerate Metro Exodus, it did not elicit the same feelings I had for Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light. Yes, the game did still have some horror elements, but it felt more like a generic shooter rather than a dystopian survival […] Source

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Fan-made The Last of Us Part II multiplayer project shuts down at Sony’s request

A fan-made multiplayer mod for the PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered will no longer be released after its creator received a letter asking them to stop the project on Sony Interactive Entertainment’s behalf. Modder Speclizer said development had been underway since January 2026, with a public launch planned for later […] Source

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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave reveals its risky new combat system

Nintendo’s new seven-minute overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave may cover familiar tactical-RPG ground, but one mechanic stands out: its heroes’ strongest abilities can eventually cut their maximum health in half. Blaze Arts are signature moves that consume HP and fill a character’s Blaze Gauge. Reaching the halfway point grants a temporary power boost, […] Source

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Game Freak announces magical-girl laundry game controlled by real weather

Game Freak’s newly revealed mobile project of 2026 is neither another monster-catching adventure nor a traditional RPG. Ame no Chi Hare Onna is officially classified as a “laundry game,” and tomorrow’s real weather forecast becomes part of its magic system. The original title is being co-developed with Chronogate under director and producer Shigeru Ohmori, whose previous […] Source

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SPRAWL Zero Interview – Punchy guns, heavy synths, and 00s glory

Ahead of our big SPRAWL Zero review, we had the chance to sit down and pick the brains of the game – the folks at indie developer MAETH. For this interview, we got to talk with MAETH co-founder, director, designer, and composer Carlos Lizarraga. Without further ado, get our spoiler-free SPRAWL Zero interview below! Niche […] Source

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Stay on the White Lines comes out next month

Stay on the White Lines is an upcoming Japanese game which recaptures the nostalgia of youth where you play a young child trying to get home before dinner, but you can only walk on the street’s white lines. Even if you’re not Japanese, I feel confident in assuming almost every culture has some similar childhood […] Source

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Needle In A Haystack copycats show the ugly side of going viral on Steam

Indie developers are constantly told to show their games as early as possible, build an audience and collect wishlists before launch, but a viral Steam trend is showing exactly why that advice is becoming increasingly uncomfortable. The problem started with Needle In A Haystack Simulator, a deliberately ridiculous game from developer Nas Nakarus built around […] Source

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Rumor: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Revengeance and MGSV

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 only just arrived, but Konami may already be looking at what comes next, with a new rumor claiming Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid V could form the backbone of a third collection. The rumor comes from Video Games Chronicle journalist Jordan Middler, who discussed the possibility during an […] Source

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Review

Going into Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 was slightly intimidating for me. Before playing the first collection two years ago, I had never experienced the older Metal Gear games released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 or PSP. The biggest attraction here is undoubtedly Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, a […] Source

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Falcom says Steam and Switch bring huge numbers of new players to Trails

Nihon Falcom spent years treating PlayStation as the natural home for series like Trails, but after seeing how strongly PC and Switch players responded to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, that strategy is clearly changing. Speaking with ASCII Japan, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo explained that the success of the 2025 remake convinced the company […] Source

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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is looking more and more like a modern Mass Effect

The more I see of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, the harder it becomes to avoid those Mass Effect comparisons, and its latest gameplay trailer certainly is not trying to move away from them. Owlcat Games has released a new gameplay sequence called “Beetle in the Anthill,” showing a mission that takes players into a secret […] Source

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Nintendo Direct set for September 2026

Nintendo has announced their latest Nintendo Direct broadcast is coming next week. The new Nintendo Direct will go down on September 9th at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern and will run for roughly 45 minutes, focusing on Switch 2 games launching this winter. You’ll be able to watch the new Nintendo Direct broadcast […] Source

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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct coming this month

Nintendo has announced a new The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct planned for this month. While details are scant, the new Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is set for next week on September 8thm at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern. The broadcast will run for roughly 30 minutes and will likely […] Source

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Craftopia hits full release in 2027

Palworld developer Pocketpair has announced Craftopia is finally hitting full release next year. Their initial foray into open-world survival-crafting gaming is finally hitting full release sometime in 2027, six years after it originally hit early access. Craftopia has been available for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC. Here’s the […] Source

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The Witcher Remake put on hold while CD Projekt focuses on The Witcher 4

Anyone hoping to see The Witcher Remake relatively soon will probably need a little more patience, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed that development has effectively been folded into The Witcher 4 for now. The remake of the original 2007 RPG is being developed by Fool’s Theory, but CD Projekt says its production has been […] Source

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Scott Pilgrim EX DLC “Back in the Band” out now alongside free update

Tribute Games has announced and released new Scott Pilgrim EX downloadable content alongside a free update. The new “Back in the Band” downloadable content is available now and adds three new playable characters and their respective stylings. A free “Coin-Op Chaos” update is also available, it adds an all-new arcade mode to the game. Scott Pilgrim […] Source

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Valor Mortis gets new story trailer

Publisher Lyrical Games and developer One More Level shared a story trailer for Valor Mortis, their Napoleonic era soulslike game. Here’s a rundown on the new details, plus the new trailer: The trailer marks the first appearance of the Shrike, the rebel leader fighting Napoleon’s Empire in occupied Eastern Europe. It also delivers new looks […] Source

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TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants coming to Switch 2

Publisher Trailmark Games and co-developers Raw Thrills and Cradle Games announced a Switch 2 port for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants. Their console port for the arcade beat ’em up game is coming to Switch 2 on September 4th. A physical release is planned for October 9th. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles […] Source

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Boy-meets-girl summer romance visual novel Sugar Lies announced

Indie Japanese developer Kogado Studio has announced Sugar Lies, a short but decidedly bittersweet visual novel about classic boy-meets-girl summer romance. Sugar Lies is in development for Windows PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch with a global release set for end of 2026 for PC and sometime next spring for Switch. Here’s a rundown on the game, […] Source

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MAGES. announces occult thriller game SEEKER EYE

Japanese developer MAGES. has announced Seeker Eye, a new occult-themed thriller visual novel they now have in development. The team behind the new visual novel is from their Science Adventure series, however this game is declaratively a “non-science” game. The game follows the ghost story “The House with the Red Roof,” which has been streamed […] Source

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FOUNTAINS hits consoles next month alongside new DLC

Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell announced FOUNTAINS launches for consoles next month alongside new DLC. The soulslike game launches for Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 on September 17th alongside the new “Shattered Shape” downloadable content for all platforms, including its original PC (Steam) version. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game and its new […] Source

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Anime-esque turn-based SRPG Wishseeker announced

Soft Source Publishing and developer MelonCat have announced Wishseeker, a new turn-based strategy RPG. Wishseeker is in development for Windows PC (Steam). While a release date wasn’t announced, a playtest is planned and sign-ups are available now. Here’s a rundown on the new game, plus its reveal trailer: Wishseeker is a turn-based tactical roguelite where you […] Source

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Zenless Zone Zero adds first new specialty in September 2026 update

Developer miHoYo has announced Zenless Zone Zero update 3.2 is launching early next month bringing with it the game’s first new specialty and more. The new update, “Their Secret Histories”, will launch on September 9th for all supported platforms. Fans can expect the new update to add a new Armorer specialty, two new characters: Claret and […] Source

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Retro horror game Holstin launches in 2027

Publisher Team17 and developer Sonka announced a release window for Holstin, their throwback psychological horror game. Holstin is in development for Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 with a release now set for sometime in 2027. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer: Holstin […] Source

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Nostalgic 2D RPG Amphibian announced

Indie developer JARCORP Interactive has announced Amphibian, a “Super2D RPG” for fans of classic console adventure games. Amphibian is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 with a release set for sometime in 2028. “The guiding principle of Amphibian is the synthesis of intentionality and purpose. Where every aspect of the […] Source

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