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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain revealed with a new protagonist
Shift Up announced Stellar Blade: Blood Rain at Summer Game Fest, a sequel to Stellar Blade that introduces a new protagonist named Evie. The game features slick action and top-tier graphics, continuing the story with Evie battling mutated enemies. While still in early development, the sequel promises an engaging experience for fans of the original.
Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN announced
SHIFT UP has announced Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, the next installment in the action-adventure franchise. The new title will feature a new protagonist named Evie and expand upon the universe established in the original Stellar Blade. Platforms and a release date have not yet been announced.
"Overwhelming power": Fumito Ueda's giant robot game gets an official title and, wait a minute, is that a gun?
Fumito Ueda's forthcoming mech game, previously codenamed Project Robot, has been officially titled Gen Atlas. Developed by genDESIGN, the single-player, open-world action-adventure game is set on a desolate planet filled with derelict machines. The first footage reveals combat elements, including shooting and clambering on a colossal robot.
Assassin's Creed creator's new witchy game 1666: Amsterdam resurfaces with a playable demo ahead of its early…
Patrice Désilets, the creator of Assassin's Creed, has announced that his new action-adventure game, 1666: Amsterdam, will be entering early access this year. A 30-minute prologue demo is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store for PC. The game, developed by Panache Digital Games, focuses on witchcraft in 17th-century Amsterdam.
Patrice Désilets has unveiled 1666: Amsterdam, which includes some very angry looking cats
Patrice Désilets and Panache Digital Games have revealed 1666: Amsterdam, a third-person action-adventure game where players wield witchcraft to uncover demonic entities. A free prologue is available now on Steam and Epic Games Store, offering a glimpse into the game's narrative across three different timelines. The developers highlighted their focus on creating a playable experience over six years with a team of nearly 70 developers.
007 First Light is getting new story content later this year
IO Interactive announced during Summer Game Fest that 007 First Light will receive new story content later this year. A new mission featuring the character Bawma was teased, though details remain scarce. The game was recently reviewed positively for its engrossing story and layered gameplay.
Assassin's Creed Co-Creator Re-Reveals 1666 Amsterdam, 30-Minute Demo Playable Now
Assassin's Creed co-creator Patrice Désilets has re-announced the historical action-adventure game 1666 Amsterdam. A 30-minute demo of the game is now playable.
1666: Amsterdam revealed by Assassin’s Creed creator, and the prologue is free to download
Panache Digital Games, founded by Assassin's Creed creative director Patrice Désilets, has revealed its new supernatural action-adventure game, 1666: Amsterdam. A free prologue is available on Steam, offering a 30-minute preview of the game, which is set to launch into Early Access later this year.
Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio
Paramount has launched Paramount Games Studio, a unified entity encompassing all its existing gaming studios, including Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media. The studio aims to create games across various player types and leverage Paramount's intellectual property. Two games were announced: Platinum Games' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.
Simultaneously 2D and 3D, You've Never Played a PS5 Game Like Screenbound Before
Screenbound, an upcoming indie game for PlayStation 5, features a unique gameplay mechanic where players navigate both 2D and 3D environments simultaneously using an in-game "Q Boy" device. The game is set to release on September 10, 2026, and showcases worlds inspired by platformers and action-adventure genres.
Blood Message Is Poised to Deliver the Most Beautiful Single Player Story on PS5
NetEase is developing Blood Message, a visually impressive single-player story game set in the late Tang Dynasty. Players will assume the role of a messenger on a perilous journey across East and Central Asia. While no release date has been announced, the game is expected to be playable by press at SGF.
Three years later, that 'dark' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin game gets a first trailer, and it's being created by Bayonetta studio Platinum Games
Platinum Games is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, a AAA action-adventure game inspired by the graphic novel of the same name. The game follows the last surviving Turtle on a mission for justice, with a moody teaser trailer released by Paramount Gaming Studios. It is slated for release on consoles and PC, though a specific date has not yet been announced.
Netease action stunner Blood Message gets gorgeous cinematic trailer at Summer Game Fest
Netease unveiled a new cinematic trailer for its upcoming action-adventure game, Blood Message, at Summer Game Fest. The trailer offers a glimpse into the game's story and action-packed set pieces. While a release date remains unannounced, previews are set to begin soon, and the game is being developed by the team behind Naraka: Bladepoint.
genAtlas is the next game from Shadow of the Colossus creator, Fumito Ueda
GenDesign, the studio led by Fumito Ueda, has revealed its next game, genAtlas, previously known as Project Robot. The single-player, open-world action-adventure game features a protagonist exploring an abandoned planet and interacting with colossal robots. genAtlas is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with no specific release date announced.
Blood Message gets an epic, bloody new trailer
NetEase has released a new trailer for their historical epic, Blood Message, showcasing gameplay and story elements set in the late Tang Dynasty. Players will embark on a perilous journey across China as a nameless messenger tasked with delivering a message that could alter the fate of the nation. The game will be playable at Summer Game Fest this week.
Shadow of the Colossus and Ico creator Fumito Ueda's next game will let us pilot a giant robot head to take over…
Fumito Ueda's studio genDesign revealed more about their upcoming game, gen Atlas, at Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer showcased a colorful, desolate world with a disembodied robot head that attaches to different mechs, a core gameplay mechanic. The game is set to release on PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive alongside its console versions.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN release date set for January 2027
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will launch on January 15, 2027, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features a cast including Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and others, with Snoop Dogg also contributing to the theme song. Tupac's character, Amaru, is being developed with his estate's supervision and without AI.
Fumito Ueda, legendary developer behind Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, announces single-player epic Gen Atlas for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Legendary developer Fumito Ueda, known for Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, has revealed his next project, Gen Atlas, a single-player, open-world sci-fi action-adventure game. Developed by his studio genDESIGN and published by Epic Games, it is set to release on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Blood Message gets new gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest
NetEase Games revealed a new gameplay trailer for Blood Message, a cinematic single-player action-adventure set in 848 AD China. The game features a linear experience with melee combat, stealth, and survival elements, built on Unreal Engine 5. It is currently in development for PC and consoles.
Fumito Ueda officially reveals new game gen ATLAS
Fumito Ueda's new game, gen ATLAS, was officially revealed by Epic Games Publishing and genDESIGN during Summer Game Fest 2026. The single-player action-adventure game is in development for PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. gen ATLAS features exploration of a mysterious abandoned world with colossal structures and a central gigantic robot.
