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The Mission Is a Go - Unseen Diplomacy 2 Out Today
Unseen Diplomacy 2 has officially launched out of Early Access on Meta Quest and Steam VR, priced at $18.99. The VR spy adventure developed by Triangular Pixels features a 1.0 update adding Quest 2 support, new rooms, climax areas, and the ability to buy health and inventory upgrades. The game also includes achievements, bug fixes, and mixed reality integration for Meta Quest 3 players.
Review: Planet of Lana II Builds on the Original Game
Planet of Lana II is a successful sequel that expands on the original's premise with enhanced visuals and narrative depth, while maintaining its core puzzle-solving gameplay. The game is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, offering a roughly five-hour experience.
MindsEye Review | TheXboxHub
This review examines MindsEye in 2026, after numerous patches have addressed the game's initial buggy launch in 2025. Developed by Build A Rocket Boy, the third-person action-adventure set in Redrock City now runs smoothly, offering a compelling narrative with driving and shooting mechanics, though it is a linear experience rather than an open-world one.
Arrowfell’ Now Available on Mobile Through Crunchyroll Game Vault – TouchArcade
The action-adventure game RWBY: Arrowfell, developed by WayForward, is now available on mobile platforms iOS and Android via the Crunchyroll Game Vault. Players with a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate membership can access the game at no additional cost. While the game received mixed reviews on PC and console, its mobile release offers a new way to experience the title.
Today’s Nintendo Direct, Full Review of ‘EGGCONSOLE Star Trader’, Plus New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
Nintendo announced a new Direct presentation featuring a Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase. The article also reviews EGGCONSOLE Star Trader, a PC-8801mkIIsr title that blends adventure game elements with shoot 'em up stages, noting its historical interest but limited appeal due to untranslated text. Several new releases and a large list of expiring sales on the Nintendo eShop are also detailed.
Arrowfell’ and More – TouchArcade
TouchArcade has released its weekly roundup of new mobile game releases for the past seven days. This week's list includes titles such as Death Travelers, Dusk of Dragons: Survivors, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, RWBY: Arrowfell, and Spidersaurs, covering various genres like action-adventure, roguelike, and puzzle.
Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly features impressions and reviews for several games including Visions of Mana, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bloons Card Storm, and Age of Mythology: Retold. The article also covers previews for Reynatis and Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, alongside news on upcoming releases, DLC, and Steam Deck Verified/Playable updates.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is Now Releasing on May 22nd
TT Games has announced that LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will now launch on May 22nd, one week earlier than its previously planned May 29th release. This change may be to avoid direct competition with the upcoming release of 007 First Light. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
City Hunter Review | NoobFeed
City Hunter is a good attempt to bring a unique piece of PC Engine and anime history to a new audience. Fans of the series and retro gamers will enjoy this action-adventure game with light puzzles and fun combat. The game is short, easy to understand, and a great example of late 1990s PC Engine game development.
This indie dev is making a Mirror's Edge-inspired freerunning game, complete with an in-game PDA that looks a lot…
Indie developer Viridian Matters has announced Panline, a new game inspired by the freerunning mechanics of Mirror's Edge. The game features a similar gleaming dystopia aesthetic with distinct blue and orange color accents. Panline is set to release on PC, with its Steam store page showcasing early gameplay snippets.
Steel Ranger 2 - Hessian creators Covert Bitops are working on another fantastic C64 game!
Covert Bitops, the creators of the 2016 Commodore 64 action-adventure game Hessian, are developing a sequel titled Steel Ranger 2. The game will feature a new Ranger suit, rifle and blade combat, and a story set on a barren Earth. Development is complete, with testing and finalization remaining before release.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 16, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, MLB The Show 26, Elemental: Reforged, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (Port), Crimson Desert, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Port), Ghost Master: Resurrection, and Rubato. Several titles are launching on PC and PlayStation 5, with others appearing on Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch.
Donkey Kong Bananza is the perfect killer app for Nintendo Switch 2 - Reader's Feature
A reader's feature praises Donkey Kong Bananza as a near-launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, calling it an incredibly fun, creative, and technically impressive experience. The game is lauded for its original gameplay, expansive level design, and satisfying mechanics, though some minor flaws like camera issues and enemy variety are noted.
1348 Ex Voto Review - Medieval Malaise | COGconnected
1348 Ex Voto is a third-person action-adventure game set in late medieval Italy. The game features basic sword-based combat as its core gameplay mechanic.
Executive producer on The Simpsons says 'never say never' regarding a Hit & Run revival, even if he…
Executive producer Matt Selman expressed openness to a revival of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, a cult classic action-adventure game. Selman, who helped write the game in his 20s, was surprised by its enduring popularity among fans of the animated sitcom.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review | NoobFeed
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is praised for its compelling narrative, blending mythology, theory, and gameplay effectively. The action-adventure title is recommended for fans of story-driven games looking to revisit the world of Nosgoth.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review | NoobFeed
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is a story-driven action-adventure game that successfully blends mythology, theory, and gameplay. The game's world remains compelling, its characters interesting, and its themes thought-provoking, making it a great experience for fans of narrative-focused titles.
Atmospheric Adventure Calx Launches This June | Console Creatures
Dear Villagers and developer True Colors announced that the 3D action-adventure game Calx will launch on PC on June 4, 2026, with console versions for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch to follow in June. Players will explore the planet Syro, battling a corruption known as Warp and uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization.
CALX Release Date Set for June 4; Atmospheric Sci-Fi Adventure Gets Steam Demo
Dear Villagers and True Colors announced that the atmospheric action-adventure game CALX will launch on PC via Steam on June 4, 2026, with console versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch planned for later that year. A playable demo is available on Steam, and the game features exploration across the alien world of Syro with a focus on movement-based gameplay and a dynamic soundtrack.
Aphelion Launches April 28 on PC, PS5, and Xbox; New Persephone Trailer Debuts
Don't Nod announced that its sci-fi action-adventure game Aphelion will launch on April 28, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and features a Pioneer Edition for PlayStation 5 releasing July 2, 2026. Players will explore the alien planet Persephone as ESA astronauts.
