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Ultimate Wobble Run – New Sofa-Based Chaos On Xbox And Play Anywhere
Ultimate Wobble Run, a new physics-based party racing game from Lucky Raccoon Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support for £4.99. The game focuses on chaotic, wobbly movement and obstacle courses designed for local multiplayer mayhem, though it also includes a solo mode with time attack challenges.
Panic Ball! Might Be The Cheapest Xbox Play Anywhere Game Yet!
Panic Ball!, a fast-paced 2D platformer from developer Entity3, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support for just £1.69. The game features 100 handcrafted levels focused on speed and precision, along with an endless mode.
Ocean Oddities Washes Onto Xbox With More Spot-The-Difference Puzzle Solving
Ocean Oddities, a new spot-the-difference puzzle game from Jolly Lobster Interactive, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game features underwater themes and offers both timed and stress-free modes for players. Priced at £3.29, it joins the developer's growing catalog of similar casual puzzle titles.
Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch announced
Frontier Foundry and Complex Games have announced Warhammer 40000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a new turn-based tactical RPG. The game is a sequel to Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters and will feature new units, squad customization, and broader class identity. It is in development for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
WARHAMMER 40,000: MECHANICUS II LAUNCHES ON PC & CONSOLES WITH EPIC NEW TRAILER
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has launched on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring playable Necron legions and Adeptus Mechanicus factions. The sequel expands on the turn-based tactical gameplay with new environmental mechanics and expanded unit management. An epic launch trailer was also revealed during Warhammer Skulls.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV release date set for September
Deep Silver and King ART Games have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will be released on September 17th for Windows PC via Steam. The real-time strategy game will feature four playable factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus, over 70 campaign missions, and various multiplayer modes.
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies Released
The espionage RPG ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, developed by ZA/UM, is now available on Windows PC via the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam. The game is from the same studio that created Disco Elysium.
The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards Announced
Ep1t0me Studios and Automatic Pictures have announced The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards, a single-player deckbuilder game. The title is set to be released for Windows PC via Steam in the summer.
Fantasy ARPG Fatekeeper launches in June
THQ Nordic and Paraglacial announced that their fantasy action RPG, Fatekeeper, will launch on PC via Steam in early access on June 2nd. The first-person RPG features a handcrafted world, reactive melee and magic combat, and deep character progression with various build options.
Cozy snow clearing game Winter Whiskers announced
Indie developer Mango Leaf Games has announced Winter Whiskers, a cozy snow-clearing simulation game set in a town of animals. The game is planned for a 2026 release on Windows PC via Steam. Players will use a snow vacuum and the town's steam system to clear snow, fix infrastructure, and help residents prepare for a Winter Festival.
HD-2D visuals RPG Maker U2U announced
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker U2U, a new game development engine for Windows PC that features HD-2D-like visuals powered by the Unity Engine. The engine introduces a "Perspective 2D" system for creating maps with 3D depth and effects, while retaining the familiar ease of use of the RPG Maker series. A release date has not yet been announced.
Valheim lead designer announces new sci-fi survival crafting game Starpath
Jonathan Smårs, lead designer of Valheim, has announced Starpath, a new sci-fi survival crafting game set in space, currently in development for Windows PC. The game focuses on an authentic astronaut experience with spaceship design and deep space exploration, featuring scientifically accurate physics and six degrees of freedom movement. A playable demo is planned, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Atomic Owl Flies Onto Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC With Feathered Fury And A Talking Sword
Atomic Owl, a fast-paced side-scrolling roguelite action platformer, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Developed by Monster Theater and Eastasiasoft, the game features hack-and-slash combat, platforming, and an optional 'NO ROGUELITE' mode for a more traditional experience. Players control Hidalgo Bladewing, who wields a talking sword to rescue his troupe from an evil crow sorcerer.
Cats and Seek Heads To Tokyo For Its Latest Adventure
Cats and Seek: Tokyo, the latest installment in the hidden object series from Noobzilla and Silesia Games, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £2.49, with a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation release to follow. The game challenges players to find over 500 hidden cats across five levels inspired by Tokyo, featuring additional modes like Photo Mode and Paint Mode.
OOLO – A Lost Fantasy Adventure From Another Era?
OOLO is a new indie adventure and puzzle game from Riddle Master Productions, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. It features a classic isometric perspective and focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving on a mysterious fantasy island, offering a gameplay experience reminiscent of older adventure titles.
Save Humanity From Alien Experiments In AXONVOLT
AXONVOLT, a new budget-priced action game from Synnergy Circle Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game tasks players with controlling a combat robot to rescue human survivors from aliens conducting brain experiments in deep space. Inspired by classic arcade titles, AXONVOLT focuses on straightforward combat and environmental progression.
PC Mash-ter Race: Outward 2 Unveils July 7th Release Date in Spud-tastic Gameplay Trailer
Nine Dots Studio announced that Outward 2 will launch into Early Access on July 7th, 2026, for Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The game will feature a full-year seasonal cycle, ritual spellcasting, tactical combat, and two-player split-screen and online co-op. A closed beta will begin on May 26th.
Final Fantasy XI Server Replacements, Story Teased
In an interview regarding Final Fantasy XI's 24th anniversary, Director and Producer Yoji Fujito discussed ongoing server replacements and hinted at future content additions. While current staff are busy with other projects, Fujito expressed a desire to introduce new story elements once resources become available, with groundwork being laid for potential new cutscenes and content.
Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean Released
Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean, a seafaring strategy game and updated remake, has been released for Windows PC. It is available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam, with a 20% launch discount.
LIFE BELOW PARTNERS WITH WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION TO SUPPORT OCEAN LIFE
Publisher Kasedo Games and developer Megapop have partnered with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) for the reef-building game Life Below. A special supporter pack, with 100% of net revenue going to WDC, will introduce unique dolphin and porpoise species to the game. Life Below is set to launch on Steam for Windows PC on May 26, 2026.
