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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy release date set for August
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will be released on August 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, also available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This prequel is set fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and shifts from stealth action to a more combat-focused experience with a new protagonist.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's PS5 Release Date Narrowly Avoids September Madness
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set to release on August 27th, narrowly avoiding the crowded September release window. The game will cost $59.99 and features Sophia, a plunderer uncovering secrets of her past on the Minotaur's Island, blending combat, myth, and fate.
Spyro Returns on PS5 in A Realm Beyond, His First Original Game in Nearly 20 Years
Toys for Bob has announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first original Spyro game in nearly 20 years, set to release on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2027. The game introduces full flight mechanics as a core gameplay element, allowing players freedom in aerial and ground movement. This marks Spyro's return after the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy eight years ago.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy launches in August
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will be released on August 27th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows Sophia as she explores a mythical island, facing combat, puzzles, and a terrifying creature.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will give you more Edward Kenway: "It feels like the original, but on steroids 10x"
Matt Ryan, the voice actor for Edward Kenway, discusses his return for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, noting that the remake expands upon the original's narrative with more cinematics and character depth. He highlights that while the core experience remains, technological advancements have significantly enhanced the game's details and overall impact, making it feel like a "10x" upgrade.
Chronoscript: The Endless End Coming Fall 2026!
SHUEISHA GAMES and DeskWorks Inc. announced that Chronoscript: The Endless End, an exploration-based 3D action-adventure game, is scheduled for release in Fall 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC. A prologue trailer was revealed at the Future Games Show, showcasing new character designs and the "Ancient Egypt" stage.
Blood Message Preview – A Visceral Treat
Blood Message, an upcoming action-adventure game from 24 Entertainment Lin'an and NetEase, offers a visceral combat experience with graphic violence that complements its gritty world. The preview highlighted smooth stealth mechanics and intense action sequences, with impressive character models and facial animations.
Stranger Than Heaven Release Date Set, Will Feature Tupac Shakur
Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studios have announced that Stranger Than Heaven will be released on January 17, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game will feature the likeness of Tupac Shakur, with his estate's permission and without the use of AI. The action-adventure brawler is set across five cities and eras of modern Japan.
Bloober Team revealed action-adventure horror Star Trek: Shadow Frontier
Bloober Team has revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, story-driven, third-person action-adventure horror game. The title features Lieutenant Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes, and is set to explore a dangerous alien planet. Bloober Team aims to blend its signature psychological thriller elements with the Star Trek universe.
Horror Specialist Bloober Team Is Releasing A New Star Trek Game On Switch 2
Bloober Team has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a third-person, story-driven action-adventure game set in the Star Trek universe, coming soon to the Switch 2 and other platforms. Players will control Ro Laren as she attempts to survive a hostile alien planet. Additionally, the Cronos: Lazarus DLC for Cronos: New Dawn was revealed for Fall 2026.
1666: Amsterdam Revealed, Free Prologue Available Now on PC
Panache Digital Games has revealed 1666: Amsterdam, a dark third-person action-adventure game from creative director Patrice Désilets. A free playable prologue is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with the full game set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026. The game unfolds across three timelines and centers on hidden entities known as the Originals.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Revealed at Summer Game Fest
Shift Up has revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, a sequel to Stellar Blade, during Summer Game Fest with a new gameplay trailer. The studio will self-publish the action-adventure title, which introduces a new protagonist named Evie and expands the game's universe. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is in early development with no platforms or release window announced yet.
Fumito Ueda’s Gen Atlas Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026
Fumito Ueda's studio genDesign, in partnership with Epic Games Publishing, has unveiled Gen Atlas, a single-player sci-fi action-adventure game. Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, the title is set on an abandoned planet and features colossal robots that aid in exploration. Gen Atlas is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.
God Of War Laufey and Wolverine shows the Sony formula problem is still an issue - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that Sony's first-party games, exemplified by Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey on PlayStation 5, continue to suffer from a predictable 'Sony formula.' This formula, characterized by single-player, narrative-driven open-world games with similar graphical and gameplay styles, has been present since the PlayStation 4 era and remains unresolved, potentially impacting future console generations.
1666: Amsterdam – Prologue Download | Alpha Beta Gamer
1666: Amsterdam is a story-driven action-adventure game set in historical Amsterdam, where players control Noa the Collector who uses witchcraft to hunt demons. The game features dual gameplay perspectives, switching between Noa's abilities and Aaron, a consciousness from 1999 trapped in a cat. Developed by Panache Digital Games, founded by Patrice Désilets, the prologue focuses on Noa's origin story.
Blood Message ‘The Letter’ gameplay walkthrough
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment Lin'an released a 19-minute gameplay walkthrough for their cinematic, single-player action-adventure game Blood Message, showcasing the "Shazhou City" level. The video highlights the game's realistic combat, blending attacks, dodges, blocks, and parries with stealth mechanics as the protagonist attempts to escape enemies and return home to his son.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier Announced, “Mature, Story-Driven Action-Adventure” by Bloober Team
Bloober Team, in partnership with Paramount Games Studio, has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, story-driven, third-person action-adventure game. The title will feature Michelle Forbes reprising her role as Ro Laren and is slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game explores Ro Laren's struggle for survival on an alien world, blending psychological thriller elements with combat and exploration mechanics.
Star Trek: Shadow Frontier revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
Paramount Games and Bloober Team have revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will control former Lieutenant Ro Laren as she embarks on a harrowing journey of survival and self-discovery after crashing on a hostile alien planet. The release date will be announced later.
Bloober Team announces psychological thriller Star Trek: Shadow Frontier for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Bloober Team and Paramount Games Studio have announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller action-adventure game set for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The game follows former Lieutenant Ro Laren as she navigates a mysterious and dangerous planet, blending exploration, puzzles, and combat with a mature narrative.
