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Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic Gets an Exciting New Update After Major Milestone
Naughty Dog has completed the cinematic motion-capture for its new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This marks a significant milestone for the developer's first new intellectual property in 13 years, which is a third-person action-adventure sci-fi title. The game is directed by Neil Druckmann and features Tati Gabrielle as the protagonist.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with a retailer listing suggesting an October 16 release date. This compilation includes seven games from the Harry Potter series, spanning Years 1-4 and Years 5-7, and previously released on the original Nintendo Switch.
Capcom’s New PlayStation 5 Action-Adventure Game Gets Strong Reviews
Capcom's new PlayStation 5 action-adventure game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, has received strong reviews ahead of its September 4, 2026 release. Critics praise its captivating combat, boss battles, and exploration, with the reboot holding an average score of 85 out of 100. The game is also set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review | TheXboxHub
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks a strong return for the series, offering engaging action-adventure gameplay centered around satisfying combat mechanics like parrying, dodging, and the unique 'isshin' attack. While the game features a compelling story and characters, its pacing, particularly during tutorials and the late-game boss encounters, is noted as a minor drawback.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) Review: Capcom’s Incredible 2026 Continues
Capcom's "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" revitalizes the franchise with a stellar action-adventure experience on PlayStation 5. The game features a charming new protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, engaging combat with satisfying swordplay and brutal finishing moves, and challenging boss fights that stay true to the series' roots.
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Review
This review discusses the action-adventure game Onimusha: Warlords, highlighting its gameplay mechanics and presentation. The article mentions its availability on PC and other platforms.
What It Took to Bring Stellar Blade: Complete Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 + Over Five Minutes of Gameplay | gamescom 2026
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is confirmed for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The article features over five minutes of gameplay footage and an interview with Shift Up CTO DongKi Lee, discussing the development process for bringing the action-adventure title to Nintendo fans.
PlayStation 5 Getting Intriguing New Historical Adventure Game
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC will receive the historical action-adventure game Gate Zero. Developed by Templar Media LLC, the game features a story-rich, semi-open world set in first-century Judea and Galilee, where a scavenger from 2072 uses a time machine to explore ancient history and uncover a plot to rewrite it. A release date and price have not yet been announced.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 31, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the co-op adventure WheelMates, the action-RPG Crimson Moon, and the puzzle game He Who Watches, all launching on September 1st and 2nd. The article also previews Orbitals, praising its anime-inspired art style and split-screen mechanics.
Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that'll do well in your Halloween rotation
Usual June is an upcoming action-adventure game that blends Hades-like combat with a classic Halloween aesthetic. Players control June, a college student who must defend her town from crystalline crabs and ghosts using a morphable wrench. The game is set to release on October 28th and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Agefield High: Rock the School Review | TheXboxHub
Agefield High: Rock the School is a school simulation game that attempts to capture the humor of early 2000s teen comedies but ultimately fails due to poor character models, uninspired missions, and clunky combat. Despite a promising premise, the game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, making it a tedious experience even on platforms like the Steam Deck.
The 5 top games you need to play in September 2026
This article highlights the top five games releasing in September 2026, chosen from a wave of titles aiming to avoid the November release of GTA 6. Featured games include the dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, Insomniac Games' action-adventure Marvel's Wolverine, the Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the horror title Silent Hill: Townfall, and Remedy's Control Resonant.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Guide – 10 Best Tips And Tricks
This guide for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy offers tips and tricks for players, focusing on the game's shift to combat-centric gameplay. Key advice includes mastering the parry and dodge mechanics, prioritizing parry upgrades, utilizing the kick and grappling hook effectively, and targeting archers first in combat encounters.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Good If You Do The Necessary Homework Beforehand
A Plague Tale: Resonance offers a compelling narrative and engaging puzzles, particularly in its first half, but struggles to maintain momentum. While it introduces new gameplay elements like combat and stealth, these systems falter in the latter half, especially without a lock-on mechanic. The game's reliance on prior knowledge of the series for its conclusion is a significant drawback for newcomers.
Mafia Definitive Edition PS5 Review – An Offer You Shouldn’t Refuse
Mafia: Definitive Edition receives a native PlayStation 5 version, offering improved resolution targets and a smooth 60fps performance. The review highlights the game's compelling crime drama narrative and impressive art direction, though it notes that gameplay mechanics, particularly combat and driving, feel dated despite the graphical enhancements. While the PS5 upgrade is considered worthwhile for new players, it may not justify a full-price purchase for those who have already played the remake on PlayStation 4 due to the lack of save transfer and DualSense feature utilization.
GTA 6 extended look breakdown: 7 things you might have missed
This analysis breaks down the extended gameplay look for Grand Theft Auto 6, highlighting seven details players might have missed. It points out in-game parodies of other games and brands, callbacks to previous titles like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto 4, and new immersion features such as character perspiration. The article also touches on the detailed aquatic life and the potential for playing as the fictional 'Righteous Slaughter: Hood Ops' game.
All of the GTA 6 side activities confirmed so far
This guide details the confirmed side activities available in Grand Theft Auto 6, including water sports, basketball, gym workouts, car racing, and more. The article highlights that these activities will be available alongside the main missions for protagonists Jason and Lucia, offering players a wide variety of optional content within the game's expansive world.
A second Iron Man game has leaked this week, this time with EA Motive's take on the Marvel hero surfacing after 4…
An unfinished trailer for EA Motive's Iron Man game has leaked online, showcasing third-person action, combat, and flight mechanics. This follows a separate leak of footage from Avalanche Studios' canceled Iron Man project. EA Motive's game was announced in 2022 as a single-player, original story.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy får bra betyg, men inte fantastiska
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, has received generally positive reviews, averaging 83/100 on Opencritic and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The game is praised for its aggressive and balanced combat, interesting puzzles, and for successfully evolving the series' identity while retaining its core elements. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
After 13 years, GTA 6's gameplay deep dive has been so worth the wait even my 76-year-old mother has been texting…
Rockstar Games has released an extended gameplay showcase for Grand Theft Auto 6, offering a deep dive into its mechanics and world ahead of its November 19 launch. The 26-minute demonstration, captured on PlayStation 5, highlights detailed environments, character interactions between Lucia and Jason, and various activities available in the game. The showcase, which debuted on Netflix, has generated significant excitement and discussion, even reaching a wide audience including the author's 76-year-old mother.
