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UMBRAL SANDS UNLEASHED! RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS RECEIVES A FINAL MAJOR UPDATE AHEAD OF ITS SEPTEMBER V1.0 LAUNCHJagex has launched "Umbral Sands," the final major update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds' Steam Early Access period. This update introduces a new desert region with a dynamic environmental system, a new mount type, and a boss battle against Fuzan. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to officially launch its 1.0 version on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2, on September 15, 2026.- Do You Even Forklift? Launches tomorrow - May 28, 2026Do You Even Forklift?!, a physics puzzle adventure game developed by Garage 5, is set to launch on May 28, 2026. The game features a forklift exploring a Ghibli-inspired Japan, solving over 65 parking and physics-based challenges. It will be available simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Party Animals AI contest sparks full-blown revolt as fans review bomb the gamePlayers are review bombing the game Party Animals following the announcement of an AI video contest, sparking widespread community backlash. Despite the game's previous success and nominations, the developer Recreate Games' decision to encourage AI-generated content has led to significant player anger and a sharp decline in user reviews on Steam.
March Xbox Partner Preview Live Stream AnnouncedMicrosoft Gaming announced an Xbox Partner Preview livestream for March 26, showcasing upcoming games from third-party developers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The broadcast will feature new reveals, world premieres, and Game Pass announcements for Xbox consoles and PC.