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Resonance: A Plague Tale Preview – Hiding from the terrors below the Minotaur’s Island
A hands-on preview of Resonance: A Plague Tale reveals a shift towards action-adventure gameplay with Sophia as the protagonist, exploring the island of the Minotaur. The game introduces new light-splitting mechanics for puzzles and a terrifying bioluminescent monster in the dark maze below the island. While animation quality could be improved, the game's inventiveness and narrative twists are promising for its late August release.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Finally Lets You Swing Back | IGN Preview
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus from Amicia's stealth to Sophia's more athletic and combat-ready smuggler persona. The preview suggests gameplay that blends Assassin's Creed and Tomb Raider elements, indicating a departure from the series' pure stealth-puzzler roots.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy balances puzzles and engaging combat
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a spin-off focusing on Sophia, is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and features a blend of unique puzzles and engaging combat. Players will navigate mazes and solve light-based puzzles, while also engaging in melee combat with blocking, parrying, and grappling hook mechanics. The game is scheduled for release on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
ExeKiller to be published by 505 Games
505 Games will publish Paradark Studio's upcoming PC title, ExeKiller. This single-player action-adventure game features a retro-futuristic Western setting with a focus on player choice and consequence. A release date for the Steam version has not yet been announced.
Destroy All Humans! Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2
Destroy All Humans! is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring enhanced visuals and Full HD support. The cult-classic alien invasion game allows players to control Crypto-137, harvesting human DNA and wielding alien weaponry. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes the Skin Pack DLC and is priced at $39.99, with a discount for existing Nintendo Switch owners.
Destroy All Humans! Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2
Destroy All Humans! is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring enhanced visuals and Full HD support up to 1440p. The cult-classic alien invasion game allows players to control Crypto-137, using psychic abilities and alien weaponry to terrorize 1950s Earth. This version also includes the Skin Pack DLC.
Fun 2023 PS5 Action Adventure Game 80% Off on PS Store
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 action-adventure game Like a Dragon: Ishin! is available for 80% off on the PlayStation Store until July 2nd, priced at $11.99. This remake of the 2014 title is set in 1860s Japan and received positive reviews, holding a Metacritic score of 81/100 for the PS5 version.
Capcom's doing a Spotlight showcase this week, offering a better look at Dragon's Dogma 2's new Dark Arisen DLC, Onimusha, and more
Capcom will host a Spotlight showcase on Thursday, June 25th, featuring updates on Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The showcase will also briefly touch upon the success of recent titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata.
007 First Light's naughty schoolboy antics feel like a spiritual successor to Bully and I'm having the time of…
The early hours of 007 First Light evoke the spirit of Rockstar's Bully with their focus on juvenile antics and cheeky protagonist behavior. While the game shifts to a more serious spy narrative, these moments of youthful rebellion and camaraderie offer a relatable and joyful glimpse into a younger James Bond's personality.
Axel Quest out on Nintendo Switch this week
Axel Quest, a 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements developed by PowerSlash Studios and published by Ratalaika Games, is set to release on Nintendo Switch this Friday, June 26. The title features pixel art visuals, sword combat, and exploration for $5.99.
Dave the Diver In the Jungle: How to Unlock Fishing
This guide explains how to unlock the fishing feature in Dave the Diver: In the Jungle expansion. Players must first obtain the Fishing Rod by completing a quest for the villager Basu, which involves catching a Piraiba Catfish. Once acquired, the fishing rod can be used in specific waterbeds within the jungle areas.
Feature: The 10 Best PS5 Games of 2026 So Far
Push Square has compiled a list of the top 10 PlayStation 5 games released in the first half of 2026, based on reader votes. Resident Evil Requiem secured the top spot, followed by 007 First Light and Capcom's new IP, Pragmata. The list highlights the strong performance of Capcom and IO Interactive titles on the platform.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Released
Square Enix and Claytechworks have released The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for PC and consoles. This 2.5D action-adventure game comes from the developers behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT.
This 1986 Japanese adventure game showing up on Steam in 2026 guarantees it makes my GOTY list—you've really…
The 1986 Japanese action-adventure game Relics has been released on Steam, offering a unique and mysterious experience despite its dated graphics and frame rate. Developed by Bothtec, the game challenges players to possess different bodies and uncover its fragmented narrative through exploration and deciphering cryptic messages, with its emergent gameplay and cyclical structure making each playthrough distinct.
Popular 2023 PS5 Action Game 75% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price
Ark: Survival Ascended, a remaster of Ark: Survival Evolved, is currently available for PlayStation 5 at its lowest price of $11.24 on the PlayStation Store, marking a 75% discount. This limited-time offer, which ends on July 2, applies to the popular action-adventure MMORPG developed by Studio Wildcard. The game is also noted to be PS5 Pro enhanced.
5 Short Crime Games Before GTA 6 | TAG
With Grand Theft Auto 6 still months away, this article highlights five shorter crime games that offer a dense, engaging experience under 20 hours. Titles like Max Payne 3, Sleeping Dogs, and Hotline Miami are recommended for players seeking a focused crime fantasy without the extensive playtime of larger open-world titles.
The Beautiful World Of Forgotlings Is On Xbox And PlayStation
The cinematic action-adventure game Forgotlings, developed by Throughline Games and published by Hitcents, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £16.74. Previously successful on PC, the game features hand-drawn visuals, full voice acting, and a narrative focused on player choices within a world built from lost objects.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Highlights: 13 Upcoming Games You Shouldn’t Miss
This article previews 13 upcoming games showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026, spanning various genres including indie, horror, action roguelikes, and revivals. It highlights titles like Demi and the Fractured Dream, Blood Dungeon, Lazy River, Tenebris Somnia, The Lost Wild, Crimson Moon, Nekome: Nazi Hunter, D-topia, Bad Magpie, Slap Out of It, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, Forever Ago, and Mr. Records, offering brief impressions of their gameplay and potential.
Mina The Hollower Review
Mina The Hollower is a gripping action-adventure game featuring beautiful pixel graphics and satisfying gameplay. However, the lack of a tutorial makes key mechanics unclear, and a significant difficulty spike near the end nearly halted the reviewer's progress.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Here’s What the Remake Looks (and Plays) Like Compared to the Original – IGN First
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is an ambitious remake that adds narrative elements and new gameplay options. After playing several missions, the author expresses increased interest in replaying Edward Kenway's story.