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Game Maker's Sketchbook announces selections for 2026 showcaseThe Game Maker's Sketchbook has announced its selections for its fifth annual showcase, highlighting concept art, environment art, character designs, and storyboards from games including Pragmata, Borderlands 4, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Monument Valley 3. The works are featured in an online gallery and will be exhibited at Summer Game Fest: Play Days in Los Angeles, with prints available for pre-order to support non-profit initiatives.
Excellent Co-Op Brawler Absolum Now Has Full Cross-Play Support Across All PlatformsThe co-op beat 'em up Absolum has received a significant update adding full cross-play support across all platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This update aims to expand the player base for the game, which already supports local and online co-op for up to two players. Developer Guard Crush Games has also previously added new game modes and improvements post-launch.
Absolum Brings Its Unique Brand of Beat ‘Em Up Action to Switch 2 in Q3 2026Absolum, a beat 'em up with roguelite elements developed by Guard Crush Games, is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Q3 2026. The game, which previously launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, features four distinct characters and a deep combat system. A physical edition is available for preorder through Silver Lining Direct.- THE REVOLUTION GOES NEXT-GEN: ABSOLUM COMES TO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 ON PHYSICALSilver Lining Interactive, in collaboration with Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, has announced that the roguelite beat 'em up Absolum will receive a full-cartridge physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Pre-orders are now open for the new physical edition, while limited stock of the original Absolum Special Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch remains available.
- Absolum Confirmed for Switch 2 Physical Release as Full CartridgeDotemu and Guard Crush Games announced that Absolum will receive a physical release for the Nintendo Switch 2, available as a full cartridge for $49.99 in Q3 2026. The beat 'em up game features arcade-style combat, roguelite elements, and an original score by Gareth Coker, Mick Gordon, and Yuka Kitamura. Absolum has already sold over 500,000 units across its current platforms.
- Absolum coming to Switch 2Publisher Dotemu, alongside developers Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, announced that the arcade-style beat 'em up Absolum will be released on the Nintendo Switch. Further details regarding the release date were not provided.
What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2This article explores how the narrative in Absolum serves its art direction, prompting players to engage with the environment for gameplay purposes. Developers Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks use environmental storytelling and quests that direct players to specific locations without UI navigation, encouraging close observation of visuals. This contrasts with games like Hades II, where narrative and art are less directly tied to moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.- Dotemu's Acclaimed Rogue 'em Up Absolum Now Available on Xbox, Game PassDotemu's roguelite beat 'em up Absolum is now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass. The game, co-developed with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, previously launched on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Absolum features branching pathways, quests, and challenging bosses, blending classic brawler mechanics with roguelite replayability.
- Absolum Launches on Xbox Series X|S March 25Dotemu and Guard Crush Games announced that their beat 'em up game Absolum will launch on Xbox Series X|S and via Game Pass on March 25, 2026. The game features a story about a resistance against the Sun King Azra, combining arcade-style combat with roguelite elements like branching paths and unlockable upgrades. Absolum is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Absolum coming to Xbox Series on March 25The arcade-like beat 'em up Absolum, developed by Guard Crush Games and Supamonks and published by Dotemu, is set to release on Xbox Series X on March 25. The game features classic arcade gameplay.
Resident Evil 7: biohazard, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Absolum Coming to Game Pass in MarchMicrosoft has announced the latest wave of games coming to Game Pass in March, including Resident Evil 7: biohazard and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Several titles will be available on day one, such as South of Midnight and The Alters, with Absolum also launching on Xbox Series X/S via Game Pass on March 25th. The service will also see the addition of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut and The Long Dark, with Final Fantasy 4 scheduled for April.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announcedThe winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Check out an official music video for AbsolumAbsolum, a "rogue 'em up" beat 'em up game developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, has released a new trailer focusing on its soundtrack. The game, featuring a character named Brome, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 9th, 2025. The soundtrack includes contributions from Gareth Coker, Mick Gordon, Yuka Kitamura, and Motoi Sakuraba.