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Mina the Hollower Review
Mina the Hollower is a retro-style action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games that blends classic 8-bit aesthetics with Zelda-like exploration and combat. While it offers engaging gameplay and a detailed world, the review notes some frustrating design choices, including punishing difficulty spikes, inconvenient weapon switching, and a lack of a detailed in-game map that can hinder progression.
Rumor suggests Star Wars Eclipse has multiple playable characters
A new rumor suggests that Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse will feature multiple playable characters with intersecting storylines. The game, set in the High Republic era, is reportedly in active development, though a release date remains unconfirmed, with some reports indicating it might not launch until 2027 or later.
007 First Light Review – Worthy of the Title
007 First Light is a compelling action-adventure that brilliantly blends bombastic set pieces with stealth-forward spycraft, introducing a new take on James Bond. The game's narrative focuses on Bond's early career and his journey to becoming a 00 agent, featuring a timely anti-AI theme and modern spy gadgets. While the gameplay offers varied approaches through stealth, hand-to-hand combat, and shooting, and features strong performances, the villains are somewhat underdeveloped, and the game experiences some drag towards the end.
2024 Open World Action Game Just $5.59 on PS Store
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is available for $5.59 on the PlayStation Store, a 92% discount, until Thursday, June 11. This limited-time deal offers a chance to try the controversial open-world action game, with PS Plus Premium members also having access to a game trial. The game is set in a ravaged Metropolis and tasks players with assassinating the Justice League.
Blood Message Brings Uncharted-Like Action to Summer Game Fest
The action title Blood Message from 24 Entertainment will be featured at the upcoming Summer Game Fest. The game, which draws comparisons to Uncharted, is confirmed for a console release, with a PlayStation 5 version highly likely. Blood Message is described as a single-player action-adventure set in ancient China during the final years of the Tang Dynasty.
Cliff Kingdom – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cliff Kingdom is an upcoming action-adventure game where players control Mothboy, a lightkeeper tasked with restoring a lighthouse and saving an underground realm from chaos. The game features exploration through interconnected biomes, wall and ceiling climbing mechanics, and a multifunctional lantern. Players will engage in precise combat against various creatures and ancient machines, with a scrapbook filling with lore and bestiary entries as they progress. A beta playtest sign-up is currently available.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 1, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the first week of June 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming Switch 2. Titles include the psychological horror game BrokenLore: FOLLOW, the cozy fantasy incremental game Chef Knight, and the sports simulation eFootball Kick-Off!.
After 10 years why is there still no sign of a new Uncharted game? - Reader’s Feature
A reader expresses disappointment over the lack of a new Uncharted game, ten years after the release of Uncharted 4. The author argues that the Uncharted series is crucial to Sony's identity and that its absence is felt, despite rumors of developers being hesitant to take on the franchise. The piece also touches on the importance of character and tone in storytelling, drawing parallels to other franchises like Star Wars.
Mina The Hollower Is Now Available!
Mina The Hollower, the new action-adventure game from Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games, is now available for purchase. The game features a gothic setting, exploration, and combat mechanics including burrowing and whip attacks. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 for £17.75.
Six best games of May 2026 - from Forza Horizon 6 to 007 First Light
May 2026 saw a strong lineup of game releases, with titles like 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi And The Mysterious Book, Lego Batman: The Legacy Of The Dark Knight, Mixtape, and Mina The Hollower standing out. IO Interactive's James Bond game received critical acclaim, while Forza Horizon 6 offered a top-tier arcade racing experience in Japan. Yacht Club Games' Mina The Hollower garnered high praise and is a strong contender for indie awards.
Mina The Hollower Guides Hub
This guide hub for Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games' action-adventure title, provides comprehensive information on various aspects of the game. It covers beginner tips, map navigation, fast travel methods, weapon and trinket locations, sidearms, NPC quests, cloaks, shop locations, difficult areas like Bone Beach and Stomach Mines, secret bosses, Spark Containers, and endgame puzzles. The article notes that more guides will be added as the game is further explored.
007 First Light races to 1.5 million sales in first 24 hours
IO Interactive announced that their new James Bond game, 007 First Light, sold over 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours. The developer, known for the Hitman series, has branched into action-adventure with this title, which features firefights, car chases, and a story described as engrossing.
The Core – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Core is an upcoming action-adventure game where players awaken as an AI in a forgotten facility with no memory. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, featuring momentum-based movement and a versatile zapper tool. Players can sign up for the beta on Steam.
007 First Light Has Sold 1.5 Million Copies in Its First 24 Hours
IO Interactive's new James Bond game, 007 First Light, has achieved significant success by selling 1.5 million copies within its first 24 hours of release. While its PC launch saw a peak of 68,477 concurrent players on Steam, which is lower than Hitman 2's launch numbers, the game has received strong critical acclaim and is considered one of the best games of 2026 so far.
Mina the Hollower Review – Don’t Dig Straight Down
Mina the Hollower is a retro-inspired action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games that blends classic mechanics with modern design, though it can be unforgiving at times. The game features a charming 8-bit aesthetic, intriguing narrative, and varied environments, but suffers from some tedious level design and an awkward healing system. Despite its flaws, the game offers satisfying combat and exploration, making it a compelling experience for fans of the genre.
007 First Light sells over 1.5 million copies in first 24 hours
IO Interactive announced that 007 First Light sold over 1.5 million copies within its first 24 hours of release. The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch port planned for later. 007 First Light follows a young James Bond's origin story as he joins MI6 and uncovers a conspiracy.
Yacht Club Games Delivers a Retro Masterpiece – Expert Game Reviews
Mina the Hollower, the latest ambitious title from Yacht Club Games, is a top-down 2D action-adventure with a Game Boy Color aesthetic, drawing inspiration from classic Zelda and Castlevania titles. The game features a unique burrowing mechanic, a deep trinket system, and a smart twist on the Soulslike death mechanic, offering exceptional replayability and value at $19.99.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced devs aren't worried about pirate games like Sea of Thieves and Windrose, because Ubisoft offers a "unique mixture" others don't
Ubisoft's Richard Knight believes Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced offers a unique blend of pirate and assassin gameplay that sets it apart from other titles like Sea of Thieves and Windrose. He highlights the narrative focus on protagonist Edward Kenway's journey as a key differentiator. The game is set to release on July 9.
Legacy Of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review
This review of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered highlights the game's baffling story and aged combat system, while praising the new camera controls and engaging puzzles. The game, developed and published by Crystal Dynamics, is available on PC and offers a stark contrast between its improved camera and its still-unsatisfying combat.
Free Play Days – Gears of War Reloaded, Formula Legends, High on Life 2 and Dying Light
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles at the end of May. Formula Legends and Dying Light are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members from May 28 to May 31. Gears of War: Reloaded and High on Life 2 are also free for all Xbox members to try during this period.
