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Dan Kitchen Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Original Activision game designer Dan Kitchen will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a video game event taking place on June 20-21. Kitchen is known for numerous Atari 2600 classics and co-founded Audacity Games. The article also briefly mentions other game releases and collaborations, including DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Dimensional Double Shift, and a collaboration between Call of Duty: Warzone and Dollar Shave Club.
Cozy Puzzle Adventure Escape the Baby Alarm Steam Demo Live
A demo for the cozy puzzle adventure game Escape the Baby Alarm, focusing on the joys and chaos of early parenthood, is now available on Steam. The game features escape-room inspired challenges and aims to offer a calm and playable experience. The title is also planned for release on mobile devices.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.
Dollar Shave Club x Call of Duty: Warzone “Shave Off” Happening Today
Call of Duty: Warzone is collaborating with Dollar Shave Club for a live "Shave Off" event featuring streamers, with the loser shaving their beard. The event supports the Call of Duty Endowment, with Dollar Shave Club matching donations and providing razors to veterans. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and events for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Star Trek Online, Golden Tides, Crimson Desert, Apex Legends, and Dread Delusion.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Physical and Digital Editions Revealed
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have revealed the physical and digital editions for their noir FPS MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, releasing July 10. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Series X, with various editions offering different physical goodies.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Locks In Launch Plans, Editions And Xbox Play Anywhere Support
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will launch digitally on April 16th, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, featuring Xbox Play Anywhere support. Physical editions, including a deluxe "Mouseburg Edition" with extra collectibles, will follow on July 10th, 2026. The game is a stylish, cartoon-noir shooter starring private investigator Jack Pepper, voiced by Troy Baker.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire physical and digital editions announced
PlaySide Publishing and developer Fumi Games have announced both physical and digital editions for their upcoming noir cartoon-inspired game, MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. Further details regarding the editions were provided.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire physical release revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1 version further delayed
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have announced a physical release for Mouse: P.I. for Hire on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for July 10, 2026. A standard edition will cost $29.99, while a "Mouseburg Edition" priced at $59.99 includes the game, a vinyl soundtrack, poster, comic book, and trading cards. The digital release for the original Nintendo Switch has been further delayed from April 16, 2026.
The only thing missing from this Cuphead-meets-Doom boomer shooter is the heavy metal soundtrack
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a boomer shooter with a noir detective mouse protagonist, impressed during a hands-on preview at GDC 2026. Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide have crafted a game that successfully blends fast-paced gunplay reminiscent of Doom with a unique 1930s animation style. The game is set to release on April 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in April 16th
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi Games, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on April 16th. The game blends old-school shooter mechanics with a noir thriller aesthetic, cartoon violence, and a big band soundtrack, featuring hand-drawn animation in a world populated by mice and rats. It is also planned for release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Costs $30, Offers 12 to 20 Hours of Gameplay “Depending on How You Play”
Fumi Games' MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will launch on April 16th for $29.99, offering 12 to 20 hours of gameplay. The game features Metroidvania-inspired level design with ability-based traversal, a 1930s rubberhose animation aesthetic, and a variety of weaponry. It will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Mouse P.I. For Hire Preview – Bringing a gun to a mice fight
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a visually striking first-person shooter that blends 1920s black and white animation with a hard-boiled detective narrative. Players control Jack Pepper, a private investigator navigating a world of cartoonish enemies and puzzles, with gameplay that combines fast-paced gunplay reminiscent of Doom with the aesthetic of classic animation. The game offers various visual filters to enhance its unique era-specific presentation.
15 First Person Shooter (FPS) Games of 2026
This article highlights upcoming first-person shooter games slated for release in 2026, showcasing a diverse range of titles from militaristic combat to sci-fi horror. Featured games include Marathon, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Better Than Dead, Resident Evil Requiem, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, DEFECT, NO LAW, Road to Vostok, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, ExeKiller, ILL, Rogue Point, Witchfire, and Valor Mortis, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and settings.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Preview
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi Games and PlaySide, combines 1930s cartoon aesthetics with gritty noir FPS action. Players control Jack Pepper, a mouse detective, in a gameplay style reminiscent of old-school DOOM, featuring intense gunplay, gruesome kill animations, and boss battles. The preview session highlighted exploration, lock-picking minigames, and city hub elements, with the full game set to release on April 16 for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Mouse P.I. for Hire nails its cartoon-noir vibes, but the real surprise is how it plays
Mouse P.I. for Hire effectively captures its cartoon-noir aesthetic with a distinctive rubber hose animation style and a jazzy soundtrack. The game features a fast-paced first-person shooter combat system with satisfying momentum mechanics, including a double jump and quick dodges, alongside puzzle elements like a lock-picking mini-game.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Preview — Aces So Far | Console Creatures
Mouse: P.I. for Hire from Fumi Games utilizes a distinctive rubber hose animation style, reminiscent of early cartoons. The preview highlights fast-paced, DOOM-inspired combat mixed with exploration and investigation elements, featuring voice acting by Troy Baker as the private investigator Jack Pepper. The game is set to launch on April 16, 2026.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Preview – Cartoon Noir Chaos Meets Classic Boomer Shooter Gameplay
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a boomer shooter that blends classic gameplay with a noir Steamboat Willie-inspired art style. The preview highlights a variety of unique weapons, charming animations, and a blend of chaotic combat with detective work. The game is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Going Hands-On With Mouse: P.I. For Hire—A True Classic
Mouse: P.I. For Hire offers a challenging and fun first-person shooter experience reminiscent of classics like DOOM and Quake, but with modern sensibilities. The game features fast-paced combat, a unique visual style utilizing billboarding for a cartoonish look, and humorous weapon names. It is set to launch on April 16th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Following a Tail – How Mouse: P.I. For Hire Ties a Slapstick Cartoon Mystery to This Year’s Most Surprising Shooter
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is an upcoming first-person shooter that blends classic shooter mechanics with noir thriller elements and cartoon violence. Players step into the shoes of detective Jack Pepper, investigating mysteries in a hand-drawn, black-and-white world. The game is set to launch on April 16, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, featuring a mix of fast-paced combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire – The Final Preview - IGN
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a first-person shooter that combines a unique 1930s rubberhose animation style with mechanically sound gameplay. Developed by Fumi Games, the title features a detective narrative, a hub world for upgrades and interactions, and a variety of creative weapons. The game is set to release on April 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
