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Thunder Hoop Collection secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
QUByte Interactive has announced that the Thunder Hoop Collection will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026, for $9.99. The collection includes the original Thunder Hoop arcade game and its sequel, TH Strikes Back, featuring modern enhancements like Rewind and Save States, along with a new release date trailer.
All The Goth Girlies Who Loved American McGee’s Alice Need To See This Game
Cutout, a 2D side-scrolling action game developed by 906 Games, has been revealed, drawing comparisons to American McGee's Alice. Players control Lena, a paper doll who can steal enemy limbs for powers, in a grimdark fairytale world. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and is listed as 'coming soon'.
Cresata Is an Upcoming 2.5D Side-Scrolling Action Platformer Inspired by Strider
Rocket Panda Games Japan and Shatter Flask Games have announced Cresata, a 2.5D side-scrolling action platformer inspired by Strider and Castlevania. Previously known as Revenant's Reach, the game is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The developers have also launched a Kickstarter campaign and revealed voice talent including Ben Starr and Aleks Le.
Hand-drawn Action-Adventure Game Chronoscript: The Endless End Unveils “Age of Discovery” Stage in New Trailer | Console Creatures
SHUEISHA GAMES has released a new trailer for their upcoming hand-drawn action-adventure game, Chronoscript: The Endless End, showcasing the "Age of Discovery" stage. The trailer features "The Editor" traversing manuscript pages, battling distorted historical figures, and uncovering story fragments. The game, a 2D side-scroller set within a writer's mansion, is available to wishlist on PlayStation and PC, with a release planned for later this year.
Hand-drawn Action-Adventure Game Chronoscript: The Endless End Unveils “Age of Discovery” Stage in New Trailer | Console Creatures
SHUEISHA GAMES has released a new trailer for their upcoming hand-drawn action-adventure game, Chronoscript: The Endless End, showcasing the "Age of Discovery" stage. The trailer features "The Editor" traversing manuscript pages, battling distorted historical figures, and uncovering story fragments. The game, a 2D side-scroller set within a writer's mansion, is available to wishlist on PlayStation and PC, with a release planned for later this year.
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Review 🏰
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is a 2D action game that blends kingdom building with dungeon crawling and deliberate, reaction-based combat. While the charming visuals and engaging combat are highlights, the kingdom building aspect is noted as being too simple. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and received a score of 7.4 out of 10.