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I attended a Tomb Raider and Horizon developer's boss design masterclass and came away both weary and enchantedPrincipal gameplay designer Marcin Matuszczyk, formerly of Guerrilla Games and Nixxes Software, shared insights on boss battle design at Digital Dragons. He broke down boss encounters into stages: Introduction, Escalation, Midpoint Twist, Climax, and Resolution, emphasizing clear 'tells' for player attacks and learning opportunities. Matuszczyk also touched on the design challenges of multiplayer boss fights and the inspiration drawn from animals for Horizon Forbidden West's bots.- Dark Scrolls made me miss the glory of beating a retro side-scroller and now I want another CupheadThe author reflects on the satisfaction of overcoming challenging retro side-scrollers, inspired by a recent experience with 'Dark Scrolls'. This has rekindled a desire to play more games in the vein of Cuphead, emphasizing the appeal of difficult, classic gameplay.
Dark Scrolls Review – Keep scrollin’, scrollin’, scrollin’Dark Scrolls is a fantasy arcade game from doinksoft and Devolver Digital that blends shoot 'em up mechanics with 8-bit platforming. While it offers a unique scrolling gameplay style and co-op options, the review notes that its simplicity can lead to it feeling overly familiar quickly. The game is best enjoyed in shorter bursts as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
PengPong is a roguelite bullet heaven mix of Brotato and pinball with a retro cartoon themePengPong is a physics-based top-down shooter that blends roguelite progression with pinball mechanics, featuring a retro cartoon art style reminiscent of 1960s animation. Players use a hockey stick to strike pucks and weapons, aiming for strategic ricochets to defeat waves of enemies. The game offers over 100 items and synergies, with meta-upgrades available upon death, ensuring high replayability.
Games Inbox: When will the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake be shown again?Readers discuss the Nintendo Switch 2's launch lineup and pricing, with some hoping for a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to justify a purchase. Other topics include the definition of 'roguelike' and 'roguelite' games, and potential new business models for consoles, such as installment payments.
New Cuphead Game Announced as Studio MDHR Reveals Mighty Cuphead AdventureStudio MDHR announced a new, major Cuphead game is in development, though details are scarce. They also revealed Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer built using Assembly Language for the Sega Master System hardware, which will also be playable on modern platforms. The latter is expected to release sooner than the new main installment.- On SaleSeveral games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts of up to 75%. Notable deals include Cuphead at 40% off, Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition at 50% off, Airport CEO at 75% off, and Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition at 65% off.
Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend ShowcasesSummer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous announcements for the Nintendo Switch, including a variety of indie titles and some ports of existing games. Showcases like Geoff Keighley's Opening Show, Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, and others revealed new games and DLC across multiple genres.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and ExplainedSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
At Summer Game Fest 2026, video games retreat to the safety of the pastThe Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a strong trend of developers relying on established franchises, sequels, and remakes rather than introducing new intellectual properties. While notable exceptions exist, the overall emphasis on recognizable titles suggests a retreat to safer, familiar ground within the industry amidst financial pressures. This focus on nostalgia and past successes, though generating excitement, raises questions about the future of innovation in gaming.
Summer Game Fest 2026 - the main show highlight announcementsSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a variety of new game announcements and trailers, including Alien: Isolation 2, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several remakes were also revealed, such as Resident Evil Code: Veronica and The Wolf Among Us Remastered. The event also featured new titles like STAR WARS Zero Company, Gundam Rogue Orbit, and a new Cuphead game.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 6, 2026 – Tomodachi Life clears againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 6, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen debuted at #9, while Mina the Hollower dropped out of the top ten. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
The biggest surprises of Summer Game Fest 2006 - from Tupac to Alien Isolation 2Summer Game Fest showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including a new Cuphead game titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure, Alien: Isolation 2, and gen ATLAS from Fumito Ueda. Other notable reveals included Stranger Than Heaven featuring Tupac Shakur, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, and expansions for Monster Hunter Wilds and Stellar Blade. Many titles are slated for release in 2027 or later, with some like Virtua Fighter CrossRoads and 1666 Amsterdam aiming for next year.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 AnnouncementsSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
An 8-bit Cuphead game is being programmed in assembly language for the Sega Master SystemStudio MDHR has announced Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer being developed in assembly language for the Sega Master System. While playable on modern consoles and PC, it will also be available on physical cartridges for the original 8-bit hardware. Further details about the game will be revealed in the coming months.
Two New Cuphead Games Are On The WayStudio MDHR has announced two new Cuphead-related projects: a brand-new, hand-animated Cuphead game currently in its earliest development stages, and Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer inspired by 1980s classics and built for the Sega Master System. Mighty Cuphead Adventure will also be compatible with modern consoles. The Delicious Last Course DLC for Cuphead is currently on sale.- Two Cuphead Games RevealedStudio MDHR revealed during Summer Game Fest that a new, untitled Cuphead game is in development. A trailer featuring a Cuphead puppet announced the project, which is described as 'hand-drawn'.
The 6 biggest surprises at Summer Game Fest 2026, from a new Resident Evil game to Final Fantasy 7 RevelationSummer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous major announcements, including the remake of Resident Evil Veronica for 2027 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching simultaneously on all platforms in spring 2027. Other reveals included Alien Isolation 2, Star Wars Zero Company set for August 2026, The Wolf Among Us 2 in 2027, and Guild Wars 3, a prequel launching on PS5 and PC with a closed beta this year.
Everything from Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Palworld 1.0, The Wolf Among Us 2, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Atlas from Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda. Several sequels and expansions were also showcased, including Alien Isolation 2 and Resident Evil Veronica.