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Galaxies Spring Showcase: how to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder, stated the event aims to give gamers a reason to be excited by showcasing a diverse range of titles.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: How to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. The 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Directive 8020. The showcase will be streamed on IGN and other platforms.
Playruo raises €2.1 million to become the leading platform for testing and sharing video games via streaming
Playruo, a cloud gaming solution for video game studios and publishers, has secured €2.1 million in funding led by Kameha Ventures and Blast Club. This investment will accelerate the commercialization of its services, which include instant game playtests, QA, press previews, and playable demos accessible via streaming. The company also announced a strategic partnership with PulluP Entertainment to streamline testing phases for titles published by Focus Entertainment and Dotemu.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a four-player co-op zombie shooter that offers chaotic horde battles and a class system reminiscent of Left 4 Dead. While the gameplay is enjoyable, especially with friends, the story and dialogue are considered secondary and often skippable. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Review: Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Is Just Another Bug Hunt Entertainium
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a disappointing action game from the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The game fails to live up to the quality of its predecessor.
RoadCraft’s “Reclaim Expansion” Is Out Now on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released the "Reclaim Expansion" DLC for RoadCraft on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This expansion introduces two new maps, seven new vehicles, and new demolition and salvage gameplay mechanics, priced at $14.99.
Hit PS5, PS Plus Game Offering Free DLC After Backlash
Focus Entertainment is making the Chapter Voice Pack 1 DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 free for all players after backlash over its quality and price. The publisher will refund all previous purchasers of the $4.99 DLC and will also make it available for free to those playing the game via the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog.
Space Marine 2’s Controversial Chapter Voice Pack DLC is Now Free Following Fan Backlash
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have made the controversial Chapter Voice Pack DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 free for all players and are offering refunds to those who purchased it. The decision follows fan backlash over perceived false advertising regarding the number of re-recorded voice lines across languages. The companies apologized for failing to meet player expectations and emphasized their commitment to delivering quality content.
'It's Obvious This DLC Has Failed to Meet Your Expectations' — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Issues Apology to Disgruntled Fans for Controversial $5 Voice Pack, Offers Refunds and Makes It Free - IGN
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have apologized to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 players for a controversial $5 voice pack DLC. The developers are making the DLC free and offering refunds due to player backlash over its implementation and perceived false advertising. Despite this issue, the game has been a significant success, leading to the announcement of Space Marine 3.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review - adequate cooperative action, but it's no Left 4 Dead
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers adequate cooperative zombie blasting action, but ultimately falls short of the standard set by Left 4 Dead due to flabby mission design and unnecessary meta-progression. While it provides disposable fun at a reasonable price, its levels are too samey and lack the memorable design that makes other cooperative shooters replayable.
″Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!″ Review: A straight-up bug hunt \\ paulsemel
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! from Focus Entertainment aims to deliver a bug-hunting experience reminiscent of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, though it has not yet reached the same quality. The game promises an engaging action experience for fans of the franchise.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Space Marine 2 Steam Deck Review (in Progress) – GOTY Contender, but Play It Elsewhere for Now – TouchArcade
This in-progress review of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 highlights its strengths as a brutal, gorgeous, and fun action shooter, particularly on PlayStation 5. While the game is technically playable on Steam Deck, performance issues prevent it from running smoothly, though official support is planned for later in the year. The article praises the gameplay, visuals, and DualSense features on PS5, while noting ongoing testing for online multiplayer and cross-progression.
Yerba Buena in May
Focus Entertainment and developer Mad About Pandas have announced Yerba Buena, a puzzle-platformer set to release on May 26th for PC and consoles. The game will be available on Steam for Windows.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Launches Today with Explosive Co-op Zombie Action | Invision Game
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a co-op zombie shooter inspired by 1980s action horror, has been released by Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features chaotic battles against massive zombie hordes and grotesque monsters, powered by Saber's Swarm Engine. It supports four-player co-op with full crossplay and includes a story about elite mercenaries fighting an apocalypse triggered by a failed energy experiment.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
If You Loved Space Marine 2, Toxic Commando Might Be Your Next Co-op Fix
Toxic Commando is presented as a potential successor to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for players seeking a chaotic co-op experience. While Space Marine 2 emphasizes disciplined, weighty combat, Toxic Commando aims for personality-driven chaos with a B-movie aesthetic. Both games share core co-op shooter pillars like readable combat, emergent storytelling, and engaging mission flow, suggesting Toxic Commando could appeal to squads who enjoyed the camaraderie and intense moments of Space Marine 2.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Released
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a first-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game is a collaboration with director John Carpenter.
Everything announced at FGS Live From GDC 2026
FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including world premieres and new trailers. Titles like Slash Zero, Yerba Buena, Project Songbird, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core were revealed, with many slated for PC and console releases in 2026. The event also featured developer interviews and updates on existing titles.
Focus Entertainment unveil a new surreal puzzle-platforming adventure with Yerba Buena, releasing May 26
Focus Entertainment and Mad About Pandas have unveiled Yerba Buena, a surreal puzzle-platformer set in 1970s San Francisco, releasing May 26, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players control Barb, who uses a unique 'Oscillator' tool to copy and paste environmental traits to solve puzzles and combat a sinister plot threatening the city.