Beastro
News, coverage and analysis tracking Beastro across the outlets.
Latest coverage
Something for the Weekend – 18/07/26
This week's gaming news includes confirmed remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, an injury to Ryan Hurst impacting Kratos's portrayal, and an earlier release date for Hot Wheels Infinite Rush. id Software addressed recent layoffs with a positive outlook, while Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown received an expansion pass. Players are experiencing matchmaking issues with Black Ops on PlayStation, and a network test for The Duskbloods is set for August. Several games received reviews, including KAZ (9/10), Beastro (8/10), and Necrophosis Full Consciousness (7/10). New trailers were released for Marvel's Wolverine, Battlefield 6 Season 4, and Zenless Zone Zero 3.1.
Beastro Review
Beastro is a charming adventure game where players step into the shoes of Panko, a young chef tasked with saving their village by cooking magical meals. The game blends open-world exploration, restaurant management mini-games, and strategic card-based combat, all centered around a unique flavor-based mechanic. Despite a minor quibble about character progression, the game's cohesive design and vibrant presentation make for an engaging experience.
EDGE #425 review scores – Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, more
The latest review scores from EDGE magazine's issue #426 (September 2026) have been released, featuring several Nintendo titles. Star Fox and The Mermaid Mask received scores of 8, while Rhythm Heaven Groove and Beastro also scored 8. Gothic 1 Remake and Rhythm Heaven Groove received a 7.
Something for the Weekend – 04/07/26
This week's gaming news includes Sony phasing out physical disc production by 2028 and closing PlayStation Store access for PS3 and Vita again. Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature. Several games received release date changes or confirmations, including Onimusha: Warlords and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Reviews were published for Rhythm Paradise Groove and WILL: Follow The Light, alongside previews for Fatekeeper, Witchspire, Dziady, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Splatoon Raiders.
What We Played – Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Beastro & Silent Hill 2
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Beastro, and Silent Hill 2. Others have been engaging with Elden Ring mods, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, God of War: Ascension, and various indie titles like Balatro and Gecko Gods.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Dev makes a Steam offer I can't refuse: get our whimsical new cooking RPG at a huge discount by downloading our dog…
Timberline Studio is offering a significant discount on its new cooking RPG, Beastro, by bundling it with its 2021 survival game, The Red Lantern. The bundle is available on Steam for $10, which is cheaper than buying Beastro alone. The Red Lantern is also free to keep until June 18.
From Farm To Fight – Beastro Serves Up A Day One Game Pass Feast
Beastro, a new game combining farming, restaurant management, and deckbuilding, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Timberline Studios, the game is available day one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Players manage a restaurant and gather ingredients that influence combat decks for heroes defending the world.
Beastro Brings a Traditional Card Game Spin to the Cozy Genre
Beastro, a cozy deckbuilder blending traditional card game mechanics, has launched today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, available day one on Game Pass. The game challenges players to farm ingredients, build decks, and defend the village of Palo Pori from monsters, offering an accessible entry point to the deckbuilding genre.
SHARPEN YOUR FORKS AND STEP INTO THE KITCHEN: COSY-CRUNCHY ADVENTURE BEASTRO LAUNCHES TODAY
Timberline Studio has launched its new culinary, farming, and deck-building game, Beastro, today for PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a unique mechanic where cooked meals become cards to power adventurers in puppet theatre-style battles. A launch discount is available on Steam until June 18, and owners of Timberline Studio's previous game, The Red Lantern, can also receive a reduced price.
Game Pass Continues Its June Hot Streak With Six New Additions
Xbox Game Pass is adding six new games throughout June, including Day One releases like Solarpunk and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. The lineup features a diverse range of genres, from survival crafting and boxing simulation to JRPGs and cooperative space exploration, available on PC and Xbox consoles.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 8, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Solarpunk, Voidling Bound, NBA THE RUN, Witchspire (Early Access), Crushed in Time, Beastro, and Lost Castle 2. The titles span various genres including crafting, survival, action RPG, sports, puzzle, and roguelike, launching on platforms like PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 543: State of Faye
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 543 covers the latest State of Play, highlighting upcoming releases like Solarpunk, NBA The Run, and Beastro for PlayStation 5. The episode also features details on new PlayStation peripherals, an Ace Combat 8 hands-on report, and major announcements from the State of Play showcase, including Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey. Special interviews with Cory Barlog and Ariel Lawrence from Santa Monica Studio are also included.
One of my all-time favourite JRPGs has been announced for the Xbox Game Pass lineup for June ahead of the Xbox Games…
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, including the highly anticipated Persona 5 Royal. The lineup features nine titles across various tiers, with several day-one releases like Solarpunk and Junkster. The announcement comes ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, with some titles leaving the service on June 15.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 8 to 12
This article details upcoming game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between June 8 and June 12. Several titles will also be available on Game Pass, including Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and Bellwright. Other notable releases include EA SPORTS UFC 6, NBA THE RUN, and Beatdown City Survivors.
Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for June
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, including Herdling, Total Chaos, and Persona 5 Royal. Several titles will be available day one on the service. Additionally, a selection of games will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 15th.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its subscription service, including Starseeker, Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, and Undisputed. The article touches on broader industry trends like cloud gaming and game streaming.
Xbox Game Pass – here’s what’s coming in June’s first wave of releases
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026, with Persona 5 Royal being the most prominent addition. The lineup also includes new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Undisputed, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and Junkster, available across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Several games are also scheduled to leave the service on June 15.
Xbox Game Pass June 2026 wave 1 adds Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, Starseeker, and more
Xbox has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in June 2026, including Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. The lineup also features new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, and Junkster across various platforms. Several games are also departing the service on June 15.
Xbox Game Pass New Games For June Revealed
Microsoft has revealed the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, including nine titles. New day-one releases like Solarpunk, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and Junkster will be added, alongside other titles such as Persona 5 Royal and Undisputed. The article also notes games leaving the service on June 15, including Jurassic World Evolution 2.