Join Us
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Join Us Hands-on Preview - Honey, I started a cultJoin Us is a satirical cult-comedy sandbox survival game from indie developer Wolf Haus Games, previewed at Summer Game Fest. The game features base-building, farming, indoctrination, and third-person combat, with a focus on dark humor and player choice. It is set to launch for PC and Xbox Series X|S in March 2027.
Join Us Preview – Building a Cult Has Never Been This RidiculousJoin Us is an upcoming open-world sandbox game that blends survival mechanics, cult management, base building, and squad-based combat with a satirical, comedic tone. Players create a cult leader, recruit followers, and manage their compound while engaging in combat, with the ability to switch control between followers for tactical advantage. The game also features four-player co-op and unique weapons like snake launchers.
Evening Reading - June 11, 2026This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game news, including speculation about Destiny 3, reviews for titles like The 7th Guest Remake and Alien: Isolation 2, and a discussion on whether Grand Theft Auto 6 or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake would be played first. It also highlights Famitsu's 40th anniversary and lists all games that have received its perfect 40/40 review score. The article also touches on non-gaming news such as SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the NBA Finals.
Join Us – Creating Calamity Within a Chaotic Cultist SandboxJoin Us is a darkly humorous open-world sandbox game where players create and manage their own cult. The preview highlights combat mechanics, weapon variety, and the game's quirky charm, including elements like riding deer and converting locals. The game is set to launch in March 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud, included with Game Pass.
18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let's rank everything I saw in LAThe author attended Summer Game Fest Play Days and provides a ranked list of 18 games they saw. The article details hands-on and hands-off impressions of various titles, offering brief critiques and release window estimates, with N+ Infinity Times Two topping the list.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Every Major Reveal, Trailer and Release Date – Part 2 | Invision Game CommunityThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous reveals, including the long-awaited Persona 6 from ATLUS and Persona 4 Revival with a February 2027 release date. Other major announcements included Metro 2039, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Valor Mortis, and Vivarium. The showcase also highlighted immediate availability for Where Winds Meet and new content for Age of Empires IV, The Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 76, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Sea of Thieves.
All Major Xbox Games Showcase 2026 AnnouncementsThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include Spyro the Dragon 4, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, with many titles slated for 2027 releases across multiple platforms.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 - Everything Announced!The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo Campaign Evolved, Persona 4 Revival, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations. Microsoft also announced a limited-edition green XBOX Series X console for its 25th anniversary. Several titles are slated for release in 2026 and 2027, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary HardwareThe XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Create Your Own Cult in the Tongue-in-Cheek PS5 Survival Game Join UsWolf Haus Games announced that its cult-themed survival game, Join Us, will be released in March 2027 for PC and consoles, including the PlayStation 5. The game allows players to build a cult from scratch, recruit followers, manage resources, and engage in combat, all with a humorous tone. It supports solo play and up to four-player co-op.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.- MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Iron & Incense, Castalia, and Join UsThis article rounds up several lesser-known multiplayer games, including the PvPvE extraction shooter Iron & Incense, the 2D open-world MMORPG Castalia, and the co-op survival game Join Us. Iron & Incense features tactical gear and jujutsu sorcery in a cyberpunk Shibuya, while Castalia aims for a 'world as toybox' feeling with a custom engine. Join Us, developed by Wolf Haus Games, is a darkly satirical survival game where players lead a doomsday cult.
Dark-comedy survival game Join Us coming later this year — MP3s & NPCsThe dark-comedy survival game Join Us is set to launch in fall 2026, as announced by developer Wolf Haus Games. Players will lead a doomsday cult in a fictional rural US county, recruiting followers, designing beliefs, and defending their compound. The game will be available on PC and can be wishlisted on Steam and Epic Games Store.