SAMSON: A Tyndalston Story
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Samson: A Tyndalston Story – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, is an upcoming single-player game blending vehicular combat and street brawling. Players control Samson McRay in the city of Tyndalston, facing debt and using a combination of fistfights, environmental weapons, and car combat. The game features skill trees, an action point system for mission prioritization, and will launch on PC on April 8th for $24.99, with PC technical features including raytracing and DLSS.
15 Big New Games of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for game releases, featuring titles like Samson: A Tyndalston Story, DarkSwitch, and the cinematic platformer Replaced. Bethesda's Starfield and its DLC Terran Armada will launch on PlayStation 5, while Diablo 4's expansion Lord of Hatred introduces new classes and regions. Other notable releases include the noir shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Housemarque's Saros, and the multiplayer ceramic combat game Kiln.
Jesper Kyd interview - ‘I am in love with video game music’
Composer Jesper Kyd discusses his lifelong passion for video game music, tracing its evolution from the early demo scene to modern orchestral and electronic scores. He emphasizes the importance of melody and originality, drawing inspiration from his formative years with the Commodore 64 and Amiga. Kyd also touches on his work across various titles like Assassin's Creed and State of Decay 3, his approach to scoring open-world games, and his thoughts on the future of music composition in the industry, including the role of AI.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Gets New Developer Diary Discussing its Missions, Jobs and Gameplay Loop
Liquid Swords has released a new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, detailing the game's missions, jobs, and gameplay loop. The diary features designer Tommy Rydling and mission designer Donald Young, who explain how players will navigate the crime-ridden city of Tyndalston as the enforcer Samson. The game will feature narrative missions, repeatable jobs for earning cash, and open exploration, with a focus on risk management. Samson: A Tyndalston Story is set to launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 8th, with console ports to follow.
Samson Developer Will “Get Cracking” on Console Versions After PC Release
Liquid Swords studio founder Christofer Sundberg stated that console versions of Samson: A Tyndalston Story are in development but will not be finalized until after the PC release on April 8. While the game is already running on consoles, the team lacks the bandwidth for final development and certification until the PC version is launched. Sundberg did not specify which console platforms the game would be released on.
HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18
Square Enix announced that the HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a story spanning four ages and various gameplay mechanics including item and accessory equipping. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and updates.
MapleStory M Now Available on Steam
NEXON has officially launched the 2D-sidescrolling MMORPG MapleStory M on Steam, bringing its signature charm and gameplay to PC. The launch includes new content such as the job Kain, a rapid leveling event, and the challenging Seal of Hyros mode. Additionally, the article mentions ongoing collaborations and updates for other games like One Punch Man, LEGO Party!, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
MapleStory X One-Punch Man Collaboration Live Through April 14
MapleStory is currently hosting a limited-time collaboration event with the One-Punch Man series, allowing players to control Saitama and unlock special rewards. The article also briefly mentions updates for LEGO Party!, positive Steam wishlists for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign vinyl, the upcoming Triple-i Initiative Showcase, Funko pop releases for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and the reveal of the space RPG Solar Echoes: Star Fated.
New LEGO Party! Update Brings Bonus Bricks and More
The latest update for LEGO Party!, developed by SMG Studio, LEGO Group, and Fictions, introduces "Bonus Bricks" to Challenge Zones and a new "Bonus Brick Zone" for voting on Golden Bricks. The update also adds over 15 new Minifigures, new 2v2 Minigames for Brick Battles and Minigame Rush, and supports cross-platform play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Sees 250K+ Steam Wishlists Ahead of April 8 Launch
Liquid Swords' upcoming action title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, has surpassed 250,000 wishlists on Steam ahead of its April 8 launch. The game, developed by veterans from Avalanche Studios, will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $24.99 and will also be a day-one GeForce NOW title.
Future Games Show Spring Showcase & FGS Live From GDC 2026: Every Game Announcement and Reveal |
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 featured over 40 game announcements and reveals for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event, co-hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, included world premieres and updates from both AAA and indie developers. A subsequent FGS Live From GDC broadcast continued with additional reveals directly from the Game Developers Conference.
Samson Gameplay Trailer Showcases the Hard Knock Life (and Vehicular Mayhem) of Tyndalston
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, features a debt-ridden protagonist engaging in bare-knuckle brawling and vehicular mayhem in the city of Tyndalston. The game includes a Rage mode, environmental combat, realistic car damage, eight job types, and over 30 combat arenas. It is set to release on April 8th for PC with a price of $24.99.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
GeForce Now adds GOG syncing and 90fps game streaming in VR headsets
NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service has received several updates, including 90fps streaming for VR headsets like Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro for Ultimate members. The platform is also adding GOG syncing, in-app labels for Xbox and Ubisoft accounts, and expanding its Install-to-Play library with select Xbox titles and new cloud-native games.
How To Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Powered By HyperX and FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming on Thursday, March 12
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase, powered by HyperX, will air on March 12th, featuring over 40 games from AAA and indie studios. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90-minute show will include world premieres and trailers. A follow-up event, FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming, will provide further news and exclusive content directly from the GDC showfloor.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story’s City and Car Designes Detailed in New Developer Diary
Developer Liquid Swords has released a new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, detailing the city and car design processes. Concept artist Piotr Kupsc and vehicle artist Damian Ksiezopolski discuss balancing gameplay with visuals, drawing inspiration from 1990s North Eastern American cities, and the iterative design of the player's car, the Magnum Opus. The game is set to release on PC on April 8th.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Combat and Vehicle Deep Dive Released
Liquid Swords has released a new deep dive video for their upcoming action title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, showcasing its unique hand-to-hand combat system and vehicle mechanics. The game, which features no firearms and a grounded, brutal combat style, is set to release on PC on April 8. The article also briefly mentions new DLC for Once Upon a KATAMARI, a Lush Cosmetics line inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and reveals for other upcoming games like Kardiya: The Winds of Fate and Petal Runner.
Shadowgate 64 Chaos Magic Edition Randomizer Released
Grayson Wendell has released an open-source item randomizer for the Nintendo 64 game Shadowgate 64, titled the Chaos Magic Edition. The randomizer includes various shuffling modes and ensures items are available before progression is blocked. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for other games like LUCID, MINOS, Armatus, Tales of Berseria Remastered, WWE 2K26, and Samson: A Tyndalston Story.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Launching April 8
Liquid Swords announced that their action title Samson: A Tyndalston Story will launch for PC on April 8 via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game focuses on physical combat and player choices, with founder Christofer Sundberg emphasizing a deliberate and focused design. Players can wishlist the game and follow its social media channels.
