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Kusan: City of Wolves Review - Hotline furry ring
Kusan: City of Wolves is a top-down shooter with a cyberpunk aesthetic that draws comparisons to Hotline Miami. Players control Jin, an ex-soldier turned hitman, protecting a child with powerful abilities in the city of Kusan. While praised for its gorgeous graphics, slick soundtrack, and impactful upgrades, the game suffers from a confusing narrative presentation and a lack of clear explanations for gameplay mechanics, particularly parrying.
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Review – Welcome to the industry
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut is a management simulator and visual novel hybrid where players manage an up-and-coming K-pop idol group's debut. The game features a linear story with choices that affect outcomes, replayability through achievements and character stories, and minigames. While it offers a glimpse into the industry, it does not heavily criticize it and relies on RNG for unlocking content and manager progression.
Pre-Orders Open for Kusan: City of Wolves and They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror Physical Versions!
Pre-orders are now open for the physical collector's editions of Kusan: City of Wolves and They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror. Kusan: City of Wolves, a hardcore top-down shooter, will be available physically on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and digitally on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The first-person horror game They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror will launch physically and digitally on PlayStation 5, and digitally on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Tormented Souls 2 is now available via GOG
Dual Effect and PQube have announced that the survival horror game Tormented Souls 2 is now available on GOG. The game is the sequel to the original Tormented Souls, which was released in 2021.
‘Tormented Souls 2’ is now available via GOG
Tormented Souls 2, the sequel to the 2021 survival horror homage, is now available via GOG. Developed by Dual Effect and published by PQube, the game continues Caroline's journey. The article questions whether the sequel successfully recaptures the magic of the original or merely retreads familiar ground.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top Publishers
Metacritic's 2025 publisher rankings reveal significant shifts, with Square Enix topping the list followed by Gamirror Games and Capcom. Nintendo saw a notable rise, while Sony dropped from fourth to 21st place. The rankings are based on critical reviews, excluding sales and user scores, and consider factors like average Metascore and the percentage of good and bad reviews.
A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the retro first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, the video store simulation Retro Rewind, and the narrative game In Their Shoes. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder World's Goodest Pup, the comedy adventure Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, and the action platformer Dark Scrolls.
PS Store Drops Free PS5 Demos for Interesting New Games
The PlayStation Store has released free demos for two new PlayStation 5 games: Kusan: City of Wolves and Panic House: Awakening. Kusan: City of Wolves is a hardcore top-down shooter published by PQube, featuring fast-paced combat and an urban jungle setting. Panic House: Awakening is a horror adventure with an unknown release date, where players awaken in a prison with amnesia.
The wholesome adventure game, Adorable Adventures, is coming to PC and consoles on April 30th
PQube announced that the wholesome adventure game Adorable Adventures will be released on PC and consoles on April 30th. The game is described as a wholesome adventure.
The wholesome adventure game, ‘Adorable Adventures’, is coming to PC and consoles on April 30th
PQube and Wild Sheep Studio have announced the wholesome adventure game, Adorable Adventures, will launch in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game was originally slated for an April 30th release.
Spell Your Way to Victory When Beyond Words Launches 9th April 2026
Beyond Words, a roguelike strategy and word-crafting game from industry veterans Steve Ellis and David Doak, is set to launch on April 9, 2026. The game will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Players will build word combos, unlock upgrades, and adapt to evolving boards in this fusion of wordplay and roguelike escalation.
Beyond Words secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
PQube and MindFuel Games have announced that the word-crafting roguelike strategy game Beyond Words will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026. The game features genre-defining mechanics, over 300 modifiers, and unique boss challenges.
Beyond Words launches in April
Publisher PQube and developer MindFuel Games have announced that their new word-crafting and roguelike strategy game, Beyond Words, will launch on April 9th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The game features word combo building, unlockable upgrades, and a procedurally generated puzzle experience.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
