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What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.
Mortal Shell II Open Beta
Cold Symmetry and Playstack have launched an open beta for Mortal Shell II, the sequel to the soulslike action RPG. The beta is available now for Windows on Steam, allowing interested players to test the game.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Here’s All the Games Featured at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates for 2026 and 2027. Highlights included the Resident Evil Veronica remake, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion, Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga with Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several other titles across various genres and platforms were also announced.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 — from Final Fantasy 7 Revelation to Resident Evil Code Veronica…
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements and trailers, including the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, a remake of Resident Evil Code Veronica, and new titles like Stellar Blade Bloodrain and Alien Isolation 2. Several existing games also received updates or new content, such as Palworld 1.0 and a new season for Fortnite. The event also featured announcements for upcoming titles across various genres, with many slated for release in 2026 and 2027 on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers, including Resident Evil Veronica remake, Alien: Isolation 2, genAtlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Revelation. Several developers also revealed new projects, such as PlatinumGames' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and RGG Studio's Virtua Fighter: Crossroads. The event also featured updates on existing titles like Palworld and Fortnite, alongside reveals for new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Monster Hunter.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026 from the UK and what games will be shown
Summer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5th at 10 PM BST in the UK, running for two hours. The showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will feature gameplay trailers for confirmed titles like Star Wars Zero Company and updates on Fortnite and Among Us. Rumors suggest potential reveals for Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake and a new Hot Wheels game.
Balatro Publisher Playstack Is Being Sold to the Parent Company of GameSpot and Fandom
Playstack, the publisher of the hit game Balatro, is being sold to Integrated Media Company (IMC), which also owns Fandom and GameSpot. TruFin, Playstack's majority owner, announced the sale for approximately £112.4 million, with the deal valuing the company at around £125 million pending shareholder approval. Playstack's CEO stated that operations will continue as usual, with no change to the company's strategy or commitment to publishing indie games.
Play These 8 PS Plus Games Before They Leave Next Week
Eight games will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription service on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Players have until then to access titles such as Control: Ultimate Edition, Sand Land, and Mortal Shell before they are no longer available as part of the subscription.
PS5 RPG $2.99 on PS Store Ahead of PS Plus Removal, DLC Free
Mortal Shell and its Enhanced Edition are available for $2.99 on the PlayStation Store for PS5 and PS4 until April 23rd, ahead of its removal from PlayStation Plus on May 19th. A free DLC pack, The Rotting Christ Pack, offering an alternative boss fight soundtrack, is also available. A sequel, Mortal Shell 2, is currently in development.
8 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for May 2026 Confirmed
Eight games are set to be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers on May 19, 2026. Titles leaving the service include MotoGP 25, Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Mortal Shell, Control: Ultimate Edition, and both The Dark Pictures Anthology games. Subscribers will lose access to these games if they do not purchase them before their removal date.
Games Leaving PS Plus in May 2026 Confirmed
Several games are confirmed to be leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in May 2026, including Sand Land and Soul Hackers 2. While Control Ultimate Edition and The Dark Pictures Anthology titles are also departing, the Cat Quest series will remain. The full list of departures is expected to be finalized by May 19.
A Leaky Week For Video Games | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered
This article rounds up various video game previews and reveals, including hands-on looks at Forza Horizon 6 and Mortal Shell 2, as well as gameplay for Guilty Gear Strive and Stranger Than Heaven. It also touches on topics like the increasing price of games and the honesty surrounding Early Access titles.
Something for the Easter Weekend – 04/04/26
This week's gaming news includes updates on Elder Scrolls Online Season 0, the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featuring Gears of War: E-Day, and early access releases for games like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Reviews covered Darwin’s Paradox, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and The Division: Resurgence, with comparisons made to its mobile counterpart.
We Should Be In The Mario Galaxy Movie | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered
This article rounds up various game trailers and reveals, including Guilty Gear Strive, Mortal Shell 2, and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN. It also touches on the rising cost of games and the importance of transparency regarding Early Access titles, with a mention of Sony potentially discontinuing a service.
Playstack Unveils Official Gameplay Reveal Video for Mortal Shell II - GameHaunt
Mortal Shell II is set to launch in late 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with an open beta planned for Summer 2026 on Steam. Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry revealed the soulslike action RPG's first gameplay footage at the Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2025, showcasing its signature shell-swapping combat and grim atmosphere. The standalone sequel promises a refined experience with smoother animations and new shells, and players can sign up for the beta on the official website.
11 köttiga minuter från Mortal Shell 2
Mortal Shell 2 has received an eleven-minute gameplay trailer showcasing its faster-paced combat compared to the original. Players will once again inhabit fallen warriors to gain different abilities and classes. The game is set to release this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Mortal Shell 2 - Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Cold Symmetry has revealed the gameplay trailer for Mortal Shell 2, a dark fantasy soulslike action RPG. The trailer showcases new abilities, combat styles, and story elements. Mortal Shell 2 is set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.