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Komorebi Is A Furry Visual Novel About Love, Rebellion And Revolution
Komorebi: A Furry Visual Novel, previously released on Steam, has now launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a lengthy, fully voiced story with around 18,000 lines of dialogue, focusing on romance, friendship, and social unrest in a dystopian 2041 Toronto.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Well Dweller gets release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, will launch on September 22, 2026. The game will be released for both the Nintendo Switch and a "Nintendo Switch 2" version featuring enhanced graphics. Players control a small bird named Glimmer on a quest to defeat a wicked queen.
DENMU ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION FUND DEDICATED TO VISIONARY GAME MAKERS
DENMU, a new video game investment house, has announced its initial $50 million fund dedicated to supporting visionary game makers across various platforms and genres. The company emphasizes an 'auteur-first' approach, aiming to bridge Eastern and Western markets and provide flexible capital for AAA, AA, indie, and mobile projects. Founded by Michael Fan and Ryan You, DENMU's team includes industry veterans from companies like Blizzard North and Top Hat Studios.
Under the Island will have a Nintendo Switch physical release
Curveball Games and Top Hat Studios announced that the action RPG Under the Island will receive a physical release on Nintendo Switch in September 2026 for $34.99. The game, which launched digitally earlier this year, features exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a vibrant island world.
Musical platformer Twinkle’s Galactic Tour gets new trailer
Twinkle's Galactic Tour, a musical platformer from the creators of Frogun, received a new trailer during The MIX Summer Games Showcase 2026. The game features a singer embarking on a galactic journey to reunite her scattered audience, with gameplay elements syncing to the soundtrack. It showcases a 90s anime-inspired visual style and will be available on PC via Steam.
Ova Magica shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Ova Magica, developed by Top Hat Studios and Skinny Frog, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2026. The game combines JRPG, farming, and monster-taming elements, featuring creatures called Blobs that players can raise, train, and use for farm work or battles. The title also includes life-sim elements, relationship building with townsfolk, and expeditions into various dimensions.
Elementallis Review
Elementallis is a 2D action-adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, offering engaging exploration, challenging dungeons, and a unique elemental combat system. While the game excels in its core gameplay loop and world-building, occasional pacing issues due to backtracking and some frustrating boss mechanics slightly hinder the experience. Developed by Iván Ruiz Lozano and AnKae Games, and published by Top Hat Studios Inc, it is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
One of the best rated games on Steam this week is an action platformer where you can parry a giant industrial digger…
The action platformer Motorslice, developed by Top Hat Studios, has received a very positive reception on Steam since its release last week, earning a 'Very Positive' rating with over 2,200 reviews. The game features parrying giant industrial machinery with a chainsaw and has already received a patch to address initial bugs.
MOTORSLICE Recoups Development Costs Within Hours of Launch, Deemed "Very Successful"
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that their action-adventure parkour game MOTORSLICE has recouped its development costs within hours of its PC launch. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting where players control P, utilizing parkour and a chainsaw to destroy machines within a megastructure. The title includes fully voiced dialogue, physics-based puzzles, and a soundtrack by Pizza Hotline.
Parkour Action-Adventure Game Motorslice Drops Across PC and Consoles
The parkour action-adventure game Motorslice, developed by Regular Studio and published by Top Hat Studios, is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Players control P, a character who navigates a brutalist, post-apocalyptic world filled with hostile machinery, utilizing parkour and a chainsaw to defeat colossal boss machines by climbing and dismantling them.
Move Without Limits - MOTORSLICE Now Available on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Top Hat Studios, Inc. and Regular Studio have released MOTORSLICE on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. This parkour action-adventure game features a protagonist named 'P' navigating a brutalist, post-apocalyptic world filled with hostile machines. Players utilize parkour skills and a chainsaw to overcome obstacles and combat colossal enemies.
Motorslice Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio have released Motorslice, a parkour action-adventure game available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. The game features fast-paced movement and combat against hostile machines in a brutalist, post-apocalyptic setting. Players utilize parkour abilities and a chainsaw to navigate traps, fight large enemies, and explore a massive megastructure.
Motorslice On Game Pass Throws You Into A Brutal Machine-Run World
Motorslice, a new action platformer from Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, is now available on Xbox Game Pass Day One for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features fast-paced parkour, combat against giant machines using a chainsaw, and a brutalist, post-apocalyptic setting.
Elementallis launch trailer – retro-meets-modern Zelda-like on Nintendo Switch
Elementallis, a retro-inspired action-adventure game with elemental magic gameplay, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Top Hat Studios and Ankae Games, the title features real-time combat, challenging temples, and a story of self-discovery. The game is available as a digital download.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 4 to 8
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between May 4 and May 8. The list includes titles such as Mixtape, Wax Heads, Axe Cop, and many more, with details on their release dates and platform availability.
Best New Games For May 2026 – Xbox And Game Pass
May 2026 is set to be a significant month for Xbox and PC gamers, featuring a diverse lineup of new releases and Game Pass day-one titles. Highlights include the highly anticipated racing game Forza Horizon 6, the action-packed Motorslice, the cozy record store simulator Wax Heads, and the James Bond origin story 007 First Light. Several other titles across genres like survival, horror, and adventure will also be available.
The Elementallis Adventures Hit Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Elementallis, an elemental-driven top-down adventure game, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by AnKae Games and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game features classic exploration, puzzle-solving, and modern mechanics with a story focused on guilt and redemption. Its structure and gameplay loop draw heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda series.
Hallow Blade is like a first-person Greatest Hits of From Software, offering a sunken interconnected kingdom of forests, crypts and castles
Hallow Blade is a first-person dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Xekvera and published by Top Hat Studios. Players control a knight who teams up with a soul-eating magical sword to lift a curse from a sunken, interconnected kingdom. The game features environments reminiscent of FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne, along with parkour traversal and a crossbow for ranged combat.
INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026
INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.