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Brigandine: Abyss launches August 26 for PC, August 27 for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
The fantasy war strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss is set to release on August 26 for PC via Steam and on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game is a new entry in the Brigandine series.
Brigandine: Abyss launches August 26 in the west, August 27 in Japan
The fantasy war strategy RPG Brigandine: Abyss is set to launch in the west on August 26 and in Japan on August 27. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch.
Pragmata Sales Surpass One Million Units In Two Days
Capcom announced that its new sci-fi action-adventure game, Pragmata, has sold over one million units worldwide just two days after its April 17 launch. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Capcom expressed delight at the strong reception for the new intellectual property.
D-topia launches July 14
The puzzle adventure game D-topia is set to launch on July 14 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Further details about the game's release were not provided in the announcement.
Dark Fantasy Roguelite Fear Tall Grass Revealed
Forgotten Bastions and Entalto Publishing have revealed Fear Tall Grass, a dark fantasy roguelite creature collector featuring autobattler combat. The game will be released this year for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, and will include over 100 unique creatures across six elemental paths.
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore launches April 30
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore, a new release focused on the game's soundtrack, is set to launch on April 30 for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Further details about the release are expected soon.
ACE COMBAT 8 Trailer Showcases Cloud Physics
Bandai Namco released a new trailer for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, highlighting improvements in cloud and weather physics, combat mechanics, and story. The game is set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, featuring a narrative about an FCU pilot liberating their nation.
Analys: 500 000 Forza Horizon 6-förbokningar – bara på Steam
Analysts estimate that Forza Horizon 6 has already reached 500,000 pre-orders on Steam alone, suggesting it could surpass the player counts of its predecessors. The game's setting in Japan and the four-and-a-half-year gap since the last installment are cited as reasons for its anticipated popularity. Forza Horizon 6 is set to release on May 19 for Xbox Series, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), and later for PlayStation 5, also available on Game Pass.
MOTORSLICE launches May 5
The parkour-action adventure game MOTORSLICE is set to launch on May 5 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game combines parkour mechanics with slice-of-life elements.
Drill Core coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on April 28 alongside DLC ‘The Machine World’
The strategic mining game Drill Core is set to release on April 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Publisher tinyBuild and developer Hungry Couch also announced that a DLC expansion titled ‘The Machine World’ will launch simultaneously.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Announced For PC and Consoles
Bandai Namco and Dimps have announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game promises a new Dragon Ball experience where players create their own hero in an unexplored world, featuring original characters designed by Akira Toriyama.
Beast of Reincarnation Gets New Trailer, Pre-orders Available Now
Publisher Fictions and developer Game Freak have announced that pre-orders for the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation are now available, accompanied by a new trailer. The game is set to launch on August 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Various editions are offered, including Standard and Deluxe, with pre-order bonuses such as cosmetic skins and in-game currency.
RATATAN physical edition pre-orders now available
Pre-orders for the physical edition of the rhythmic roguelike action game Ratatan are now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe. The game is set to launch on July 16, 2026, with standard and deluxe digital editions also planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.
Recension – Mouse: P.I. for Hire
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a first-person shooter that blends film noir aesthetics with rubber hose animation, drawing heavy inspiration from various movies and games. Despite its striking visual style and a strong voice performance from Troy Baker, the gameplay loop becomes repetitive, and platforming sections are a weak point. While not a groundbreaking title, it offers a unique experience that is enjoyable in the moment, even if it won't be remembered long-term.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Aims to Conclude Korean Survival Horror Series on April 30; New Trailer Streaming Now
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines, the concluding chapter of the Korean survival horror series, will launch on April 30 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game features 2D side-scrolling gameplay with stealth, puzzle-solving, and narrative exploration, introducing new South Korean-inspired environments and three playable characters with distinct abilities.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Rating Spotted Online
A rating for Halo: Campaign Evolved has appeared in South Korea, suggesting an official announcement is imminent. Leaks point to a July 28 release for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with early access on July 23. The game is reportedly content complete, featuring a skin system without an in-game shop and weapon customization, and is expected to launch in 2026.
PRAGMATA sales top one million in two days
Capcom announced that the new science-fiction action-adventure game PRAGMATA has sold over one million units worldwide in just two days. The game launched on April 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24 in Japan. PRAGMATA is a new intellectual property developed by younger Capcom developers, featuring a near-future lunar world and a blend of action and puzzle gameplay.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster and PRAGMATA for Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable titles launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC include Kiln, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Tides of Tomorrow.
Metro Creator Claims METRO 2039 Shouldn't Be Called A Game
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the Metro novels, stated that Metro 2039 should be considered an experience rather than just a game, emphasizing its thematic depth and role in reflecting dark times. The upcoming title, set to launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, is described as a story-driven, single-player first-person shooter with psychological horror elements, developed by 4A Games.
Pragmata Surpasses 67000 Concurrent Players, Gets “Overwhelmingly Positive” Rating
Capcom's new sci-fi action-adventure game, Pragmata, has achieved over 67,000 concurrent players on PC and an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam. The game launched worldwide on April 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with the Switch 2 version releasing in Japan on April 24.
