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D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
Several outlets expressed disappointment with the Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live showcase, finding many announcements to be uninspired or lacking substance. While games like Lego Skylines, No Law, and Afterworld garnered some interest, the overall impression was one of "mounting ennui" and a reliance on familiar tropes. The event's format was criticized for prioritizing short, flashy trailers over meaningful game reveals.
Showa American Story: The First Hands-On Preview
Showa American Story presents an eccentric B-movie world with impressive cultural parodies, but its deliberate jank and niche style mean its polish lags behind modern AAA action games. The game's combat depth and mechanical feel are currently lacking, raising questions about its ability to sustain player engagement over a long campaign.
Zoopunk Showcases More of its Gameplay and World in New Trailer
TiGames has released a new trailer for their upcoming action game, Zoopunk, showcasing more gameplay and character dynamics. The game, developed for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, features a narrative about a war between machines and animals, with a twist that animals also control the machines. The trailer also hints at potential enhancements for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Last Ditch Effort is a New Action Game With Hand-Drawn Pixel Art and Comic Book Storytelling
Moonwell Games unveiled Last Ditch Effort, an anime-inspired side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring hand-drawn pixel art and comic book storytelling. The narrative-driven character-action game follows Igor Emmerich as he hunts down his mentor. Last Ditch Effort is in development for PC with no release date announced.
GAMESCOM NEWS: Stylish indie cel-shaded adventure game launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam this spring
Astronaut Diaries Limited and Ninja Kiwi announced that their debut title, Denari, a cel-shaded isometric action game, will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam on March 24, 2027. The game features telekinetic combat abilities and a narrative inspired by indigenous and immigrant experiences in New Zealand. A playable demo will be available at Gamescom 2026.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
Wait, Is Mega Man: Dual Override Just Mega Man X Now?
Mega Man: Dual Override appears to be heavily borrowing mechanics from the Mega Man X series, as evidenced by a trailer shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The new title features dashing and hovering abilities previously exclusive to Mega Man X, though it also introduces unique powers and a new Robot Master named Twinkle Girl. Additionally, Mega Man and Roll skins will be available for characters in the game Pragmata.
Murals Announcd, An Action Game With Messed Up Fairy Tales
A new action game titled Murals has been announced by the creators of Disney Illusion Island. The game is set in a twisted version of classic fairy tales. Further details about platforms and release date are yet to be revealed.
Popular Action Game Out Now on PlayStation 5, Becomes Instant Hit
The action game Yet Another Zombie Survivors, previously in early access on PC, has launched on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 to a positive reception. The game, which features a reverse bullet hell gameplay style, is available for $14.99 and has already achieved a high user rating on the PlayStation Store.
Denari announced for Nintendo Switch
Ninja Kiwi and Astronaut Diaries Limited have announced Denari, a cel-shaded isometric action game for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on March 24, 2027. Players control Taiu, a young warrior using telekinetic abilities to fight a magitech empire, with combat mechanics focused on turning enemy strengths into player advantages. The game features a narrative shaped by hardship and loss, alongside an original soundtrack by David Mason with vocals from Emi Evans.
Marvel’s Wolverine har gått guld inför släppet nästa månad
Insomniac Games has announced that Marvel's Wolverine has gone gold, meaning the game is ready for disc production and will be released on September 15. The game will be a linear action experience, distinct from the open-world Spider-Man titles, and will feature connections to those games. The full game will be on disc, though a day-one patch is recommended for the best experience.
Bubble Bobble is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that the classic arcade game Bubble Bobble will be released tomorrow, August 26, as part of the Console Archives series on Nintendo Switch. Originally released by Taito in 1988, this action game features 100 stages and includes modern features like customizable controls and save states. The digital version will be available for $7.99.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
PlayStation 5 Remake of Cult Classic Action Game Gets Release Date Window
The remake of the 2003 cult classic action game, Postal 2 Redux, is set to launch in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, PC, and Meta Quest. Developed by Impact Reality and Running With Scissors, the game features a complete overhaul with Unity 6, visual upgrades, and a reactive sandbox environment, promising a debut on PlayStation consoles.
Stellar Blade Complete Edition Nintendo Switch 2 trailer
South Korean studio Shift Up has released a new trailer for the Nintendo Switch version of their action game, Stellar Blade Complete Edition. The trailer highlights various outfits for the main character, Eve, and showcases the game's fast-paced combat.
Indecently cool FPS platformer Cicadamata" is out now - please get yourself down that rabbit hole
The movement shooter Cicadamata, developed by flowergarden, is now available on PC via Steam. The game is described as a fast-paced, time-attack experience with a unique aesthetic, drawing comparisons to Marathon and Control for its sound design.
Konami’s New PS5 Action Game Collection Gets Rave Reviews
Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has received positive reviews ahead of its August 27, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Critics praise the collection for modernizing classic titles like Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, highlighting improved gameplay and game preservation efforts.
3 PS5 Action Game Remasters Get Fan-Requested Features
Aspyr has released a new update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on PlayStation 5, adding fan-requested features such as a brightness slider, pickup highlighting, and 60 FPS support in Classic Graphics Mode. The update also includes numerous bug fixes for Challenge Mode, trophies, and overall stability. Two new AAA Tomb Raider entries, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, have been delayed to next year and 2028, respectively.
This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps can't work out whether it wants to rapture you or make you throw up
Pancake Studios has released Sensory Overload, a disorienting falling game inspired by Minecraft dropper maps. The game features a visually overstimulating aesthetic with a seizure warning and includes a level editor with extensive customization options. Sensory Overload is available now on Steam for PC.
Konami’s PlayStation 5 Action Game Collection Adds New Title in Today’s Free Update
Konami Digital Entertainment has added Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection via a free update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. This competitive puzzle game, originally released in 1995, features up to four players and includes nostalgic music. The Super Bomberman Collection, priced at $19.99, already contains eight titles, including Super Bomberman 1-5 and Bomberman 1 & II, and features modern enhancements like Save/Load and Rewind.
