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Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
Console Games Grab Bag: Paint, Pillage, and Persevere 👩🎨
This article provides reviews for six indie games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Constance and Foreign Sun are praised as Metroidvanias, Bandit Trap offers chaotic 1-vs-3 multiplayer, The Spell Brigade is a strategic Survivors-like with seamless multiplayer, Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship blends Survivors-like gameplay with management, and OBLITACRATER is a score-attack game with a unique upgrade system but messy visuals.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 02/05/26
This week's gaming news includes the early access release date for Subnautica 2, Star Wars: Galactic Racer's October launch, and the shutdown of developer Spiders. Several games received high review scores, including TerraTech Legion and Ground Zero, while previews covered titles like 007: First Light and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2.
The Spell Brigade Launches
The action game The Spell Brigade, developed by Bolt Blaster Games, has officially launched on PC and PlayStation 5. The title features cross-play support between the platforms.
The Spell Brigade Official Launch
The Spell Brigade, a Survivors-like action game from Bolt Blaster Games, has officially launched for PC and PlayStation 5. The game features crossplay support between the platforms.
Gather Your Squad and Join the Fray: The Spell Brigade! is Out Today!
Bolt Blaster Games has launched the full version of its 4-player co-op bullet heaven game, The Spell Brigade, on Steam and PlayStation 5, featuring crossplay. The 1.0 update introduces new enemies, an Ascension progression system, a new wizard named Knelly, and an original soundtrack. A DLC skin pack, Disciples of Sol’phish, is also available.
The Spell Brigade Review – A co-op Survivors-like that’s all about the grind
The Spell Brigade is a co-op focused Survivors-like that shines when played with friends, offering unique weapon combinations and objectives. However, the game suffers from an excessively slow and grindy progression system, making solo play and unlocks a chore.
The Spell Brigade Review — Wizard Team Ups | Console Creatures
The Spell Brigade's 1.0 release offers a polished survivorlike experience with abundant spells, engaging co-op gameplay, and a charming cartoon aesthetic. While the core gameplay loop can feel familiar, randomized objectives and a variety of unlockable wizards and spells provide depth and replayability, making it a strong entry in a crowded genre.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Saros, Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu, more
This week's Japanese video game releases include Saros and Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu for PlayStation 5, with the latter also launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Numerous other titles are also available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, Switch, iOS, and Android platforms, including several early access titles.
These 23+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (27th-3rd May)
Over 23 new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between April 27th and May 3rd. Notable titles include the first-party game Saros and the fighting game Invincible VS, alongside a variety of other genres such as action-adventure, puzzle, and racing games.
These 23+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (27th-3rd May)
This week sees a large number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including titles like Saros and Invincible VS. The list features a variety of genres such as action-adventure, fighting games, puzzle games, and more, with releases spanning from April 28th to May 3rd.
The Spell Brigade leaves early access this month
Indie developer Bolt Blaster Games announced that their spellslinger roguelike game, The Spell Brigade, will leave early access and launch on PC and PlayStation 5 on April 29th. The full release will include new enemies, an improved progression system with an Ascension system, a new playable wizard, and an original soundtrack by Grammy-winning composer Austin Wintory.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced their release dates or windows. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era released a trailer on April 30th, The Spell Brigade revealed its release date via an animated trailer on April 29th, and Table Flip Simulator also had a release date reveal trailer.
Release Dates/Windows
The Spell Brigade will launch its 1.0 version on April 29th. The Day I Became a Bird also received a release date trailer on April 16th for PC.
Co-op bullet heaven roguelite game The Spell Brigade launches April 29 for PS5, PC
The cooperative bullet heaven roguelite game The Spell Brigade will launch on April 29 for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game is exiting Early Access on this date.
Million-seller Co-Op Bullet Heaven The Spell Brigade Marches onto PlayStation 5 and 1.0 Release on Steam on April 29th!
The co-op bullet heaven roguelite, The Spell Brigade, is launching its 1.0 release on Steam and PlayStation 5 on April 29th, following over one million players in Early Access. The update introduces new enemies, a new Ascension progression system, a new playable wizard, and an original soundtrack composed by Austin Wintory.
Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.