A Plague Tale: Requiem
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Ex-PlayStation Boss Calls For A Return To The Good Old Days Of AA Gaming
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes the current game development model is unsustainable due to ballooning budgets and a lack of diverse titles. He advocates for a return to the 'AA' gaming era of the PlayStation 1 and 2, aiming to create a publishing concern that supports smaller studios and offers more varied experiences for players.
19 unmissable PS5 games still releasing in 2026
This article highlights 19 upcoming PlayStation 5 games scheduled for release in 2026, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel's Wolverine, and Grand Theft Auto VI. It details various genres and features, from action RPGs and stealth games to fighting and flight simulations, providing a glimpse into the future of PS5 gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Hidden Gems: 20 Games Worth Playing Right Now (2026) | TAG
This guide highlights 20 under-the-radar games available on Xbox Game Pass, categorized by their time commitment. It focuses on titles that are either new, forgotten, or obscure, offering recommendations for various playstyles and schedules. The article emphasizes that these games are worth owning even if they leave the service.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Hands-on Preview – Simple action but deeper adventure
A hands-on preview of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy reveals a shift towards action-combat inspired by games like Uncharted and Ghost of Tsushima, moving away from the series' signature stealth gameplay. Set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Innocence, players control Sophia on Minotaur's Island, engaging in swordplay and solving puzzles involving light manipulation and a dual-timeline mechanic with the hero Theseus. While the visuals and music are praised, the preview expresses caution about the frequent combat and deviation from the established Plague Tale identity.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
A Plague Tale Is Becoming A Top-Tier Assassin’s Creed, And I Love That
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, set to release on August 27 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, is taking the series in a new direction that feels reminiscent of classic Assassin's Creed titles. The prequel focuses on a younger Sophia and incorporates more action-oriented combat and exploration, moving away from the heavy stealth focus of its predecessors. Despite initial concerns, the demo showcased a surprisingly engaging combat system and retained the series' core essence, offering a compelling new experience.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Combat and Exploration Gameplay
This article provides a look at the combat and exploration gameplay mechanics featured in A Plague Tale: Requiem. It details how players will navigate the world and engage with enemies.
Morning Previews
A Plague Tale Legacy is shifting from its stealth roots to a more action-oriented, Tomb Raider-like experience. Monster Fantasy blends the life simulation elements of Animal Crossing with the monster-collecting and combat of Monster Hunter.
Evening Reading - June 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming industry happenings, including Tencent's reported exits from Japanese studios, EA layoffs, and new game announcements like Montabi and Tanuki: Pon's Summer. It also touches on the upcoming EVO 2026 fighting game tournament and reflections on Sonic's 35th birthday and the legacy of 3D graphics in gaming.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy balances puzzles and engaging combat
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a spin-off focusing on Sophia, is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and features a blend of unique puzzles and engaging combat. Players will navigate mazes and solve light-based puzzles, while also engaging in melee combat with blocking, parrying, and grappling hook mechanics. The game is scheduled for release on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Finally Lets You Swing Back | IGN Preview
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus from Amicia's stealth to Sophia's more athletic and combat-ready smuggler persona. The preview suggests gameplay that blends Assassin's Creed and Tomb Raider elements, indicating a departure from the series' pure stealth-puzzler roots.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Composer Olivier Derivière Conjures Greek-Cypriot Musical Score and Voices for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Composer Olivier Derivière is creating a unique musical score for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, featuring Greek-Cypriot musicians and vocalists performing in their native language. The prequel game, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, follows Sophia's journey to the Minotaur's Island. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set to launch on August 27th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 had "all the studios in the world" planning around the Rockstar Games behemoth, A Plague Tale dev says
Asobo Studio producer Eric Chort stated that many game developers are planning their release schedules around the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. He explained that GTA 6's immense marketing and player attention creates an 'ogre' effect, forcing other studios to strategize around its release window to avoid being overshadowed. This strategic planning is evident as numerous major titles are being released in the months leading up to Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch.
Highly Anticipated PS5 Adventure Game Gets Gorgeous Trailer, Out Soon
Asobo Studio's upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, has received a new gameplay trailer and an August 27, 2026 release date. This prequel is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and features a new protagonist named Sophia exploring Minotaur Island.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy gets extended block of gameplay
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have released an extended gameplay demonstration for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The game, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, follows Sophia as she explores a mythical island, solves puzzles using a Minoan sphere, and confronts a hidden creature. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is scheduled for release on August 27th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy har fått en gameplay-genomgång
A nearly eight-minute gameplay walkthrough for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has been released, showcasing Sophia's combat abilities and puzzle-solving mechanics. The game, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, will launch on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players will explore Minotaur Island and manipulate time to affect events in both the Minoan era and Sophia's medieval period.
Evening Multiplex
The "Evening Multiplex" article highlights upcoming content and announcements across several games. Dave the Diver is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with a DEV DIVE event revealing DLC and new games. For Honor is releasing its Content Of The Week on June 11, and a long gameplay trailer for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has been released.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy ‘Long Gameplay’ trailer
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have released a seven-minute gameplay trailer for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The game, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, follows Sophia as she uncovers secrets of her past on Minotaur's Island, blending combat, puzzles, and a narrative tied to the Macula's legacy. It is scheduled for release on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
