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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.
Det här visades i GTA VI-djupdykningen
Rockstar Games showcased gameplay for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, featuring protagonists Lucia and Jason. The demonstration highlighted detailed environments, character switching mechanics similar to Grand Theft Auto V, and a variety of activities beyond missions, including diving, racing, and combat. The footage, reportedly running on a PlayStation 5, concluded with a release date of November 19.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Out Now After Four Years of Development
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This new entry shifts focus to Sophia and introduces a blend of combat, exploration, and puzzles, differing from previous titles. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass and has received a positive review score of nine out of ten.
Marvel’s Wolverine – Everything You Need to Know
Marvel's Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games, is set to launch exclusively for PlayStation 5 on September 15th. The game will feature a linear narrative focusing solely on Wolverine, with gameplay elements including a rage system, parrying, stealth sections, and extensive suit customization. It will offer performance modes with 60 FPS and ray tracing at launch, alongside robust accessibility options and New Game Plus.
GTA 6 Extended Look Reveals Gorgeous Visuals, Robberies, Chases, and 6 Star Wanted System
Rockstar Games provided an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay, showcasing characters Lucia and Jason engaging in robberies, car chases, and combat within Vice City. The footage also highlighted a return of the six-star Wanted system and featured the series' signature tone with a slick soundtrack.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Team is “Nervous,” Says Co-Studio Head, “Wants Things To Be Perfect”
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson expressed nervousness and excitement regarding Grand Theft Auto 6, emphasizing the team's internal pressure to make the game perfect. He highlighted significant advancements in world size, population density, and character responses. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Rockstar Releases Extended Look at Grand Theft Auto VI, Captured Entirely on PS5
Rockstar Games has released an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, showcasing gameplay captured entirely on PlayStation 5. The presentation highlights the game's world, characters, and activities, promising the series' most immersive evolution yet. Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What do you think of the GTA 6 reveal?
Following the recent reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6, various writers share their impressions of the new footage. They discuss new gameplay mechanics like hotwiring cars, the detailed world-building, and the character dynamics between protagonists Lucia and Jason. While some express excitement for the open-world elements and character interactions, others are underwhelmed by the story mission highlights, comparing them to previous Rockstar titles.
Acornia: Mirror Worlds Is a Bake-And-Brawl Management Adventure Game
Acornia: Mirror Worlds, a management adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by The Arcade Crew, was revealed at Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. Players control a squirrel managing a dessert shop in one dimension while battling spirits in a dark mirror dimension using pastries as weapons. The game is set to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Wilderings: The Lost Spring Coming Spring 2027! New Trailer at Gamescom
Publisher Kabam and developer Herobeat Studios revealed new details for Wilderings: The Lost Spring at Gamescom 2026, showcasing its Volcanic biome and Moth Boss, Rohe. The open-world action-adventure game, which blends exploration, action, and roguelite progression with creature collecting, is set to launch in spring 2027.
