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Fantasy shoot ’em up Bracer announced
Bracer, a new dark fantasy shoot 'em up from Curious Fate and Akupara Games, has been announced. The game features three playable heroes, gothic environments, and combines classic bullet hell action with RPG elements like skill trees and loot. It will also include local co-op and an Endless Dungeon mode, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase partnering with Summer Game Fest
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase will take place on June 6th, 2026, featuring new announcements and updates from developers in the region. This year's event will partner with Summer Game Fest, which occurs the day prior. Several games, including TCG Card Shop Simulator, Montabi, and No Straight Roads 2, are confirmed to be shown, with hosts from various gaming outlets and studios participating.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase Returns June 6 With Summer Game Fest
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase will return on June 6, 2026, in partnership with Summer Game Fest, to highlight games developed in Southeast Asia. The digital broadcast will feature exclusive announcements, updates, and world premieres, with the first five teased games including TCG Card Shop Simulator, Montabi, Building Relationships, No Straight Roads 2, and Am I Nima. The event aims to promote regional developers and connect the Southeast Asian games industry with a global audience.
Bringing a Love of Renaissance Art to Life in The Immortal John Triptych
The Immortal John Triptych, an anthology of Joe Richardson's critically acclaimed games Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate, is now available on Xbox. This collection features deleted scenes, updated language parity, an expanded soundtrack by Eduardo Antonello, and new features for each title. The games are known for their unique art style, which uses collage techniques with Renaissance paintings to create a humorous and profound vision of medieval Europe.
Immortal John Triptych Brings Three Joe Richardson Adventures to Consoles
Akupara Games and developer Joe Richardson have announced Immortal John Triptych, an anthology collecting the point-and-click adventure games Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The collection will launch later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch consoles, featuring bonus content and quality-of-life updates. A PC version with a special DLC will also be available on Steam.
Return to the Renaissance in the Immortal John Triptych Coming to Consoles Later This Year
Akupara Games and developer Joe Richardson announced the Immortal John Triptych, a collection of three critically-acclaimed point-and-click adventure games: Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The anthology will feature bonus content, deleted scenes, and quality-of-life improvements, launching later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with a PC DLC also planned.
The Immortal John Triptych, a new collection, revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Akupara Games and Joe Richardson Games have announced The Immortal John Triptych, a collection featuring Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The anthology is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026, with a PC version also planned. It will include new bonus features, deleted scenes, and quality-of-life improvements.
Joe Richardson adventure games anthology The Immortal John Triptych announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Akupara Games and Joe Richardson Games have announced The Immortal John Triptych, an adventure game anthology. It is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
Episode One of Murder-Mystery ADV Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Releases On PC Today
Episode One of the murder-mystery ADV card battler Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter, developed by Mango Factory and published by Akupara Games, is now available on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and Epic. The game challenges players to survive a deadly trial with sixteen other students, utilizing deckbuilding and detective skills in a narrative inspired by classic Japanese mystery-adventure games and '80s anime.
GAMERS INVITED TO JOIN ‘BATTLE FOR THE HABITATS’ THIS EARTH DAY – A GLOBAL GAMES EVENT TO PROTECT RAINFORESTS AND OCEANS
PlanetPlay has launched 'Battle for the Habitats,' a global gaming event running from Earth Day to World Environment Day, aiming to raise $1 million for rainforest and ocean conservation. Players can join Team Rainforest or Team Reef by playing over 100 PC and mobile games, with a portion of profits from sales and direct donations going to the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana. The event features discounts on titles from major publishers like Capcom and SEGA, and involves streamers like Maximilian Dood and Briana White.
Mabinogi’s 18th Anniversary Celebration Live Through April 9
Nexon America is celebrating Mabinogi's 18th anniversary with in-game events and rewards running until April 9. The celebration includes a special story questline, mini-games, daily and weekly challenges, and surprise login bonuses. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Oceaneers.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Steam Demo Live
A new Steam demo titled "Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives" is now available for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, allowing players to experience a special case where the main characters are shrunk to mouse size. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Oceaneers, and MapleStory M.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Demo Arrives Today!
Spooky Doorway and Akupara Games have released a demo for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, available now on Steam. The demo features a case titled "Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives" and is playable on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck. This marks the third installment in the series, following Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley as they investigate paranormal cases.
The Absolute Class of ‘89 Begins Session This April in Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter
Mango Factory and Akupara Games announced that Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter will launch on PC on April 23rd. This episodic murder-mystery adventure draws inspiration from classics like Danganronpa, tasking players with investigating murders and building trust with classmates within the Janus Institute.
Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Episode 1 Launches April 23 on PC
Mango Factory and Akupara Games announced that Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Episode 1 will launch on April 23, 2026, for PC. The murder-mystery adventure game draws inspiration from titles like Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, featuring investigation, courtroom-style debates, and relationship building within the mysterious Janus Institute.
REVIEW - Cabernet - NintendoFuse
Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG where players guide Liza, a newly turned vampire doctor in 19th century Eastern Europe, balancing her urges with her desire to care for townsfolk. Player choices impact Liza's stats and unlock narrative options, revealing political intrigue and corruption. While the game offers an engaging story and unique premise, the menu UI is frustrating on Nintendo Switch.
Best Cozy Games To Cuddle Up With In 2026
This guide highlights the best cozy games available in 2026, focusing on titles that offer comfort and escapism through farming, creativity, and social simulation. The list includes popular games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley, alongside indie gems such as Thrifty Business and Tiny Bookshop, catering to various preferences within the cozy genre.