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Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and other celebs name their favourite video games
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Chris Pratt, have shared their favorite video games in a compilation video. While some named classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pitfall!, others highlighted more recent or niche games such as Returnal and Civilization 6.
"The player base never disappeared; they just didn't have anything to play" – Echo Foundry on reviving the rhythm game genre
Echo Foundry Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, is aiming to revive the rhythm game genre with their upcoming title, Sound System. CEO Marcus Henderson and President Lennon Lange discuss the genre's past oversaturation and their approach to creating a sustainable, community-driven platform with modern technology. Sound System is set to launch on October 16th with a focus on user-generated content and affordable microtransactions.
Echo Foundry Interactive Announces Launch Date for Sound System: October 16, 2026 – Priced at $24.99
Echo Foundry Interactive announced that their new rhythm game, Sound System, will launch on Steam on October 16, 2026, for $24.99. The game features a community-driven content catalog, custom note chart creation tools, and various multiplayer modes. It aims to revive the rhythm game genre with a mix of classic and new music.
‘Next-generation rhythm game’ Sound System launches in Early Access for PC on October 16
The rhythm game Sound System, developed by industry veterans behind Guitar Hero and Rock Band, is launching in Early Access for PC on October 16. The game is described as a 'next-generation rhythm game'.
Sound System Launches October 16 on Steam With Custom Chart Creation
Echo Foundry Interactive announced that its new rhythm game, Sound System, will launch on PC via Steam on October 16, 2026, for $24.99. The game features classic rhythm gameplay, multiple modes for different skill levels, and a robust in-game chart creation tool called PulseMap Editor for community-driven content.
Indie rhythm game Beat Weaver looks like a mix of Amplitude and Thumper
Beat Weaver is an upcoming indie rhythm game from solo developer Christopher Lerch, inspired by Amplitude and Thumper. Players control a ship on tracks, hitting notes to activate and maintain instrument tracks, with a unique energy system that disables tracks if depleted. The game is slated for release on Steam later this year and supports Steam Deck.
Möt Stage Tour – nytt "Guitar Hero" av Guitar Hero-folket
Redoctane Games, a studio founded by veterans of the Guitar Hero series, has unveiled its new music game, Stage Tour. The game, which features gameplay similar to previous plastic instrument titles, is slated for release in late 2026. New plastic instruments are planned, with support for gamepad and keyboard also confirmed.
RedOctane's 'next evolution in rhythm gaming' sure looks a lot like 2007's Rock Band
RedOctane Games has announced Stage Tour, a new rhythm-action game that heavily resembles Harmonix's Rock Band. The game aims to revive the plastic-instrument rhythm genre with new features and a focus on long-term content and live events, rather than sequels. Sign-ups for a closed alpha test are expected soon, with a holiday season release planned for PC.
