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007 First Light is Adding New Game+, TacSim Challenges, and a New Mission With Bawma in Year 1
IO Interactive has revealed a post-launch roadmap for 007 First Light, including a New Game+ mode, new TacSim challenges, and a new mission featuring Bawma. The update will also add Path Tracing on PC, a G2 Glasses gadget, and Photo Mode. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also planned, though its release date is unconfirmed. The game is currently available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
NetEase Games Reveals Breathtaking Trailer Of Blood Message At Summer Game Fest
NetEase Games unveiled Blood Message, a cinematic, linear, story-driven action-adventure game set in 848 AD during the Chinese Tang Dynasty, at Summer Game Fest. Developed by 24 Entertainment Lin'an Studio under NetEase's ThunderFire division, the game focuses on the journey of a nameless messenger and his son. The trailer showcased fluid combat and seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscenes, highlighting themes of family, honor, and sacrifice.
End of Abyss is Coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 1st
Section 9 Interactive and Epic Games announced that the action-adventure title End of Abyss will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 1st. The game features exploration-focused gameplay in atmospheric underground environments with resource scarcity and combat against horrific creatures. Players will use tools and upgrades to progress through the compound and uncover the origin of disturbances.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
Screenbound launches September 10
The dual-world action-adventure game Screenbound is set to launch on September 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Available via Game Pass, the game features simultaneous control of a 2D handheld world and its surrounding 3D reality, blending retro pixel art with a stylized 3D environment.
Blood Message Gets New Summer Game Fest Trailer Showcasing Brutal Combat and Ancient China
NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment released a new trailer for their upcoming narrative-driven action-adventure game, Blood Message, during Summer Game Fest. The trailer showcases new story details, combat mechanics, and environments from the title, which is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and set in 848 AD during the late Tang Dynasty. Blood Message is NetEase's first AAA single-player game and is currently in development for PC and consoles.
Assassin's Creed creator's forgotten fantasy game 1666: Amsterdam will finally release this year, over a decade after Ubisoft ripped it from his fingers
1666: Amsterdam, a supernatural action-adventure game originally conceived by Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets, is set to release this year with a prologue now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Désilets, who founded Panache Digital Games after leaving Ubisoft, has regained the rights to the project and is leading a team of nearly 70 developers to bring the game to fruition.
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.
