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1666: Amsterdam Celebrates Early Access Launch With New Trailer
1666: Amsterdam has launched in early access, accompanied by a new trailer. The game features a mix of witchcraft and time travel elements, with players guiding a protagonist named Noa Brooklyn and her companion Aaron through a dangerous city. The article notes the game's past funding issues and expresses anticipation for its development over the coming months.
Tides of Annihilation Deep Dive Video Showcases Mid-Game Combat, Lancelot Knight Abilities
Eclipse Glow Games provided a deep dive into Tides of Annihilation, showcasing mid-game combat and the Lancelot knight's abilities. The action-adventure game, inspired by Arthurian legend, features protagonist Gwendolyn facing an otherworldly invasion. Tides of Annihilation is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Popular Open-World PS5 Game Is 75% Off on PlayStation Store
The action-adventure open-world game Judgment is currently on sale for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $9.99 for PlayStation 5 and $7.49 for PlayStation 4. This limited-time offer, from SEGA, ends on August 27, 2026. The game follows disgraced attorney Takayuki Yagami as he investigates a series of murders.
Turok: Origins delayed to Spring 2027, new trailer released
Saber Interactive has announced that Turok: Origins, an action-adventure game featuring dinosaurs and aliens, has been delayed from its original fall release to Spring 2027. A new trailer for the game, confirmed for Nintendo Switch, premiered at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
Turok: Origins delayed to Spring 2027, story trailer
Saber Interactive has announced that Turok: Origins has been delayed from its original 2024 release to Spring 2027. The game will feature players taking on the role of Turok warriors battling dinosaurs and aliens, with DNA-based upgrades and a story across various planets. A new story trailer was released alongside the delay announcement.
1001 Threads of Mizan announced for Nintendo Switch 2
1001 Threads of Mizan, a co-op action-adventure game set in an Arabian fantasy world inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, has been announced for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is planned for a 2027 release and features three heroes on a quest to defeat an ancient jinn king.
1001 Threads Of Mizan Could Be The Arabian Nights Game You’ve Been Waiting For
1001 Threads of Mizan is a new action-adventure fantasy title from MBC Game Studio, inspired by the folklore of One Thousand and One Nights. Players will choose one of three heroes to battle Jinn and their bosses, utilizing a unique magic carpet mechanic for both ground and air combat. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with Scott Lussier and Lars Bonde serving as director and creative director respectively.
Ananta’s New Trailer Goes Hard On Memes
NetEase revealed a new trailer for its upcoming open-world anime action-adventure game, Ananta, during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The trailer showcased cityscapes, gameplay featuring various traversal methods, and numerous internet memes. Ananta is set to release on January 15 for PC, PlayStation 5, and iOS, with players taking on the role of an influencer aiming to save the world by going viral.
Murals is the next game from the makers of Disney Illusion Island
Dlala Studios, known for Battletoads and Disney Illusion Island, has announced Murals, an original isometric action-adventure game. The title features players exploring hand-drawn worlds based on Grimms' fairy tales, engaging in melee and ranged combat augmented by roguelike-inspired boosts. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
Murals Turns Famous Fairy Tales Into A Silly Action-Adventure
Dlala Studios, known for Disney Illusion Island, has announced its new isometric action-adventure game, Murals. Set to launch on PC in 2027, Murals reimagines classic fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel and The Little Mermaid with a dark, humorous twist. Players will control a nameless hero utilizing mystical companions called Eeries to battle through these altered narratives.
PlayStation Plus Adds 2025 Surprise Hit Action Adventure Game
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in the US, UK, and Japan have received a surprise addition of the 2025 action-adventure game Hell Is Us. The catalog also includes Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2. Hell Is Us is a semi open-world third-person title combining melee combat and exploration in a war-torn country.
Classic Star Wars PS4 Game Drops to Just $3.99 on PlayStation Store
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is currently available for $3.99 on the PlayStation Store, a 60% discount from its original price of $9.99. PlayStation Plus subscribers can get an additional 5% off, bringing the price down to $3.49. This offer is a limited-time deal ending on August 27, 2026.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is Basically A Netflix Castlevania Reunion
Konami has revealed the voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire. The game features several actors from the Netflix Castlevania animated series, including Graham McTavish as Dracula, Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha Belnades, and Liam O'Brien as Isaac. The title is set to launch on October 15 for PC and consoles.
Metroidvania Action Adventure Magical Blush Reveals Its Release Date on PC
Alkacer Game Studio and DANGEN Entertainment announced that the Metroidvania action-adventure game Magical Blush will be released on PC on September 10th, 2026, via Steam, GOG, and itch.io. Players will control Arnin, a mage tasked with saving the world of Wyn from devastated Elemental Lords and uncovering the mystery behind her brother's disappearance.
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition reveals new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer
Shift Up has released a new trailer for Stellar Blade: Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing the port's progress. This post-apocalyptic action-adventure game will feature Joy-Con 2 motion controls and is slated for release in 2026. The trailer offers a glimpse into the game's combat, narrative, and detailed world.
LA Noire still stands as Rockstar's extravagant, cinematic ode to noir fiction that could have changed everything
LA Noire, released in 2011, was an ambitious and expensive detective game that aimed to blend cinematic storytelling with interactive gameplay. Despite its innovative MotionScan facial capture technology and detailed crime scene investigations, the game's interrogation mechanics were often criticized for being inaccurate and confusing. While it captured the noir atmosphere effectively and offered a unique experience, it ultimately failed to spawn imitators or significantly change the industry, remaining a singular, albeit flawed, experiment.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is An Exciting Return To Metal Gear’s Past
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. While Metal Gear Solid 4 retains its cutscene-heavy nature and dated controls, it runs well on PC and Steam Deck. Peace Walker offers digestible missions perfect for quick play sessions, and Ghost Babel is a charming showcase of early Metal Gear Solid design.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Koshmar The Last Reverie – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Koshmar The Last Reverie is a gothic action-adventure game where players control Violet, a mortician's daughter, navigating a city plagued by a sleeping sickness. Players must traverse between reality and the dream world, fighting through nightmare rifts and managing Violet's sanity, which affects her transformation. Beta sign-ups are now open for the playtest.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5) Review: Kept You Waiting, Huh?
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker to modern platforms, offering significant performance upgrades like 4K resolution and 60 FPS. While the games themselves are praised, the collection suffers from the same issues as its predecessor, including a lack of unified front-end and minimal bonus video content. It includes fewer titles than Vol. 1, with only the Game Boy Color's Metal Gear spin-off joining the two main entries.
