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Skatesterre review: It's basically that thing you like again, but bad
Skatesterre is a skateboarding game that attempts to replicate the formula of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but falls short due to a lack of personality and flawed gameplay mechanics. Despite featuring Sterre Meijer, the game fails to capture her contemporary influencer style, instead offering a generic experience with janky controls and inconsistent physics. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Tinker Islands Announced
Headup Games and Goon Squad have announced Tinker Islands, a new multiplayer sandbox game. The title features exploration, crafting, and combat elements within a large ocean setting. Further details are available on Steam.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines heading to Nintendo Switch
Headup Games will publish The Coma 3: Bloodlines for Nintendo Switch on June 16, 2026. This 2D run-and-hide horror adventure game follows three previous entries and concludes the story surrounding Sehwa High School. The game features three playable characters, new bosses, and a compact area design, priced at $14.99.
Shoot ’Em Up Warding Witches Demo Is Out Now
The demo for the bullet hell shoot 'em up Warding Witches is now available on Steam. Developed by Sonorode and published by Headup Games, the demo allows players to experience the first stage and part of the second, featuring two playable characters, Willa and Talia. It includes multiple difficulty options, a story mode for beginners, and an arcade mode for veterans.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review
Super Meat Boy 3D translates the series' signature challenging platforming into a 3D environment, featuring linear stages focused on precise movement and obstacle avoidance. The game retains its dark humor and minimalist aesthetic, offering around 150 stages and numerous unlockable characters across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Second Stone – Galaxies Spring 2026 trailer
Publisher Headup Games and developer Skyward Entertainment have released a new trailer for their upcoming action RPG, Second Stone. The trailer showcases gameplay and hints at the game's release in Spring 2026.
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.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review - Fails to meat expectations
Super Meat Boy 3D transitions the series to a 3D perspective, but fails to evolve significantly from its predecessors. While offering challenging platforming and unlockable characters, the game suffers from dated humor, inconsistent camera work, and a generic art style that relies heavily on Unreal Engine 5. The review suggests that despite competent gameplay, the title lacks innovation and polish.
Super Meat Boy 3D PS5 review - full bloodied precision platformer
Super Meat Boy 3D attempts to translate the beloved 2D precision platformer into a 3D environment, but struggles with depth perception and imprecise controls, making it a frustrating experience. While it improves upon Super Meat Boy Forever and offers a challenge for speedrunners, the core concept of a 3D precision platformer proves to be a flawed idea.
Nintendo Download: 2nd April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox!, Content Warning, Haste, and People of Note, alongside several game bundles and other individual releases across multiple genres.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums – Old-School Arcade Chaos On Modern Consoles
Go! Go! Mister Chickums, an arcade-style platformer developed by com8com1 and published by Headup Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features 100 single-screen levels where players collect items while avoiding enemies and a timer, with local co-op support for two players.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 30 to April 4
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between March 30 and April 4. The upcoming releases include a variety of genres such as action platformers, co-op horror, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Round Up: Here's Every PS5 Game Announced in March 2026's Xbox Partner Preview
Microsoft's latest Xbox Partner Preview showcased a variety of upcoming games for PlayStation 5, including Stranger Than Heaven, Hades 2, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The showcase featured titles from third-party developers like Nacon, Owlcat Games, and Supergiant Games, with release windows spanning from Summer 2026 to 2027.
