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Spyro, Persona 6, and Crazy Taxi: the best trailers of Xbox Games Showcase 2026
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game trailers, including Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Persona 6, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Microsoft highlighted several console exclusives like Gears of War: E-Day, while many other titles such as Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 4 Revival are also coming to PlayStation 5.
All Major Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Announcements
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include Spyro the Dragon 4, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, with many titles slated for 2027 releases across multiple platforms.
Magicians: The Devil's Deal Take BioShock and Blends It with Houdini for PS5
Magicians: The Devil's Deal is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by Uppercut Games, featuring ex-BioShock developers. The game blends BioShock's atmosphere with unique card trick mechanics instead of traditional weaponry. It is scheduled for a 2027 release and will be published by Focus Entertainment.
Magicians: The Devil's Deal Takes BioShock and Blends It with Houdini for PS5
Magicians: The Devil's Deal, a new first-person shooter developed by ex-BioShock developers at Uppercut Games, was announced for PlayStation 5. The game blends BioShock's atmosphere with Houdini-inspired card tricks instead of traditional weaponry. It is scheduled for a 2027 release with publishing by Focus Entertainment.
Get ready for more puzzles and no rats as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy confirms its release date
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to the A Plague Tale series, has confirmed its release date for August 27, 2026. The game will follow Sophia's origins 15 years before meeting Amicia and Hugo, shifting focus from stealth to direct combat and incorporating puzzle-solving elements. The title is set to release on PC and other platforms.
Magicians The Devil’s Deal revealed during the Xbox Showcase
Magicians The Devil's Deal, an upcoming game from Uppercut Games and Focus Entertainment, was revealed during the Xbox Showcase. Players will explore twisted realms, fight enemies, and defeat "Masters" using real magic powers, with a deal with the Devil influencing gameplay. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy release date set for August
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will be released on August 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, also available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This prequel is set fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and shifts from stealth action to a more combat-focused experience with a new protagonist.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches in August
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will be released on August 27th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows Sophia as she explores a mythical island, facing combat, puzzles, and a terrifying creature.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is Adding A New Class in Year 3
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will receive a new playable class in its third year of post-launch content, planned for the first half of 2027. This follows the recent Purgation Update, which added a Battle Simulator. Year 3 will include five major updates featuring new weapons, missions, and more.
Yerba Buena Released
Yerba Buena, a first-person puzzle-platformer from Mad About Pandas and Focus Entertainment, is now available on PC and consoles. The game is set in the 1970s and features a launch trailer.
DIVE INTO A SURREAL PUZZLE-PLATFORMING ADVENTURE TO SAVE YOUR FRIENDS & CITY IN YERBA BUENA, OUT NOW ON PC, XBOX SERIES X|S & PLAYSTATION 5
Focus Entertainment and Mad About Pandas have released the puzzle-platformer Yerba Buena on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players use a unique 'Copy and Paste' mechanic called the Oscillator to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles in a surreal world inspired by 1970s San Francisco. A free Steam trial with save carryover is also available.
Yerba Buena – Portal By Way Of 1970s San Francisco?
Yerba Buena is a new puzzle-platformer from Mad About Pandas and Focus Entertainment, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players control Barb, an NPC in a glitching 1970s San Francisco gameworld, using a device called the Oscillator to manipulate object properties and solve environmental puzzles. The game blends platforming, reality-bending mechanics, and a distinctive atmosphere with a playful tone.
Yerba Buena Review - C'mon baby, do the locomotion
Yerba Buena is a first-person puzzle shooter set in a gamified 1970s San Francisco, featuring a unique cassette-tape-powered firearm and a copy-and-paste mechanic for transferring object properties. Developed by Mad About Pandas and published by Focus Entertainment, the game offers around ten hours of cerebral, physics-based challenges with a quirky narrative and charming retro aesthetic, despite some minor platforming imprecision.
Space Marine 2 lead thinks that the Warhammer universe is "up there" with The Lord of the Rings
Oliver Hollis-Leick, creative director for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, believes the Warhammer universe's vast history and storytelling potential are comparable to that of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. He highlights Warhammer's flexibility in adapting to various game genres and its rich lore as key strengths.
The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | Opinion
Despite financial struggles at major European publishers like Ubisoft and Embracer, the continent's game publishing sector is thriving with smaller, focused companies. These firms prioritize creative niches, sensible scale, and long-term stability over rapid growth, producing successful titles across various genres and demonstrating a diverse and healthy industry landscape.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gets Chapter Pack, Patch, and Free Trial
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have released a new Iron Hands Chapter Pack for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Alongside the DLC, a patch and a free trial for the game have also been launched.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 shadowdrops its Purgation Update just in time for the Warhammer Skulls Festival
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released the Purgation Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, coinciding with the Warhammer Skulls Festival. This free update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players includes a new PvE Operation, a significant revamp of Siege Mode, new weapon and armor cosmetics, and the Iron Hands Chapter Pack for Season Pass 2 owners. A free trial is also available for the game.
Void Crew Maximum Calamity Update Out Now on PC and Consoles
Focus Entertainment and Hutlihut Games have released the 'Maximum Calamity' update for Void Crew, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This major update introduces new hazards like black holes, new enemies, new weapons, and expanded mission types. It also adds mod support for PC players and a supporter's pack DLC.
Void Crew’s "Maximum Calamity" Major Update Is Now Available on PC & Consoles
Focus Entertainment and Hutlihut Games have released the 'Maximum Calamity' update for Void Crew, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This major update introduces new threats like Black Holes and enemies, alongside new weapons and community-requested features such as Fleet Battles and expanded mod support on Steam. A new DLC, the 'Calamity Supporter’s Pack,' is also available.
Celebrate 10 Years of Warhammer Skulls This May: Expect Updates on Space Marine 2, Darktide AND Exciting World Premieres!
Games Workshop announced the return of Warhammer Skulls, a showcase for Warhammer video games, taking place on May 21st. The event will feature updates and world premieres from various developers, including anticipated titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Additionally, sales on select Warhammer video games will run until May 28th.