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Remedy confirms Jesse Faden ‘is not playable’ in Control Resonant — but still claims ‘she’s a big part of the game’
Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Jesse Faden will not be a playable character in the upcoming game Control Resonant, though she will have a significant role. The game will instead focus on Dylan Faden as the sole playable character, wielding a shapeshifting weapon called the Aberrant. Control Resonant is described as a push-forward, action-driven game launching this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Pragmata will now launch one week earlier in April as Capcom moves up the game's release date
Capcom has moved up the release date for its sci-fi action game Pragmata to April 17, one week earlier than its previously announced April 24 launch. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. A new gameplay trailer was also released, showcasing new abilities and locations.
Mutant Vegetables Are Taking Over Xbox In Veggie Warfare – Feast of Fury
Veggie Warfare – Feast of Fury, a roguelike FPS from TB Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £4.19. The game features chaotic first-person combat against mutant vegetables in a frantic, budget-friendly arcade shooter experience.
Preview: Sword Art Online Returns to PS5 as a Darker Open World Action RPG This Summer - Push Square
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, an open-world action RPG, is set to launch on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Developed by Game Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game promises a darker take on the Sword Art Online universe.
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC this summer, offering a darker, open-world action RPG experience. Based on a recent Bandai Namco press event, this installment promises a fresh take on the long-standing franchise.
Another Xbox Game Jumps To PS5 And Switch 2 Very Soon
South of Midnight, developed by Microsoft-owned Compulsion Games, will be released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on March 31, 2026, expanding its availability beyond PC and Xbox Series X|S. Microsoft is bringing its games to rival platforms to reach a wider audience and increase revenue, with Halo: Campaign Evolved also slated for a multiplatform release later this year.
Word Quest: Pirates Is One Of The Cheapest Games On Xbox
Word Quest: Pirates, a word puzzle adventure game from developer and publisher Gametry, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for just £1.69, making it one of the cheapest games available on the platform. The game challenges players to solve word puzzles across islands to uncover hidden words and treasure.
Possess Your Enemies In Never Grave: The Witch And The Curse On Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, a Metroidvania roguelite adventure featuring a unique possession mechanic, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC. Developed by Frontside 180 and published by Pocketpair Publishing, the game allows players to possess enemies to use their abilities. It also includes village rebuilding elements and supports up to 4-player co-op.
Travel And Puzzle In Motorhome: Traveling America
Motorhome: Traveling America Collector's Edition is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. This hidden object adventure game from AVI Games and Ocean Media offers a relaxed journey across the United States with puzzles and mini-games. The Collector's Edition includes additional content such as new locations, mini-games, and collectible souvenirs.
Build, Expand And Conquer In Citadelum On Xbox
Citadelum, a Roman-themed strategy and city-building game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £24.24. Developed by Abylight Barcelona and published by Abylight Studios, the game challenges players to build cities, manage resources, defend against barbarian threats, and explore a world map, incorporating elements of Roman mythology.
We asked an AI ‘supercomputer’ to predict what Project Helix might bring to the console war – let’s sift through the nonsense
This article speculates on Microsoft's upcoming 'Project Helix' console generation, using an AI 'supercomputer' to predict its features. Key predictions include deep AI integration, a full Game Pass ecosystem, extensive backward compatibility, powerful hardware, potential modularity, and integration with a handheld device, all possibly launching around 2027. The 'Helix' name is theorized to represent the merging of PC and Xbox gaming ecosystems.
Xbox Project Helix Could Be $900 Or Higher, Says Analyst
Analyst Serkan Toto predicts that Microsoft's upcoming console, codenamed Project Helix, could be priced at $900 or higher, comparing it to the PlayStation 5 Pro and a high-capacity Xbox Series X. Toto suggests that despite potential RAM shortages easing, the machine will be expensive, and it will compete with Valve's Steam Deck. He also speculates that this could be Microsoft's final attempt to make its hardware business successful, given the current market landscape.
Diablo 4’s Warlock looks like an unhinged Necromancer with Sorcerer energy in first look at gameplay
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the Warlock class for Diablo 4's upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion, showcasing its gameplay mechanics. The Warlock is a hybrid pet and caster class that utilizes Hell's powers, featuring four distinct archetypes: Legions, Vanguards, Masterminds, and Ritualists. The Lord of Hatred expansion is set to release on April 28.
Discover the Heartfelt Finale of the Max and Chloe Story in Life is Strange: Reunion, Releasing 27 March 2026! - GameHaunt
Life is Strange: Reunion is set to launch on March 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and developed by Deck Nine Games. The game will allow players to control both Max Caulfield and Chloe Price for the first time, as Max uses her time-rewind ability to investigate a campus fire and Chloe deals with fragmented memories.
Diablo 4 Season of Slaughter lets players become The Butcher
Diablo 4's upcoming Season of Slaughter, launching March 11, will allow players to transform into The Butcher. This new mechanic replaces the player's abilities with The Butcher's iconic moves and is fueled by a new Kill Streak system. The season also includes a free trial for the Paladin class up to level 25.
Capcom's astronaut and small girl-starring Pragmata gets yet another new release date
Capcom has announced a new release date for its sci-fi action-adventure game Pragmata, moving it up to April 17. The game, which features protagonists Hugh and an android named Diana, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. A new trailer showcasing unseen areas and enemies was also released.
Marathon Credits Artist Who Claimed Bungie Stole Their Art
Bungie has credited artist Fern Hook, also known as Antireal, in the newly released Marathon game, following an art theft allegation settlement. Hook had claimed Bungie used their designs without permission, a dispute that was resolved to Hook's satisfaction in late 2025. Marathon is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Resident Evil Requiem PC Experience Will Get Better Eventually, Capcom Says
Capcom has released a new patch for Resident Evil 4 that addresses various bugs and improves performance on PC and consoles. The publisher also announced plans to implement enhanced DualSense controller support for the PC version, though a release date for this feature has not yet been specified.
Where To Preorder Toxic Commando, John Carpenter's Official Video Game
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a squad-based first-person shooter set during a zombie apocalypse, is available for preorder on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a release date of March 12. Preordering grants access to the "Leon's Secret Stash" DLC, which includes character skins and weapon upgrades. Developed by Saber Interactive, the game features co-op gameplay for up to four players in open-world maps with vehicles and challenging boss monsters.
Marathon promises to avoid stressful FOMO-inducing battle passes
Bungie has addressed player feedback regarding the upcoming game Marathon, assuring that it will not feature stressful FOMO-inducing battle passes. The developer shared this information as part of a recap of player discussions during the third day of the Server Slam event.
