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How to Smash, Slash, and Shoot Your Way to Victory in Kusan: City of Wolves
CIRCLEfromDOT CEO and Game Designer Jake Yeom provides tips for Kusan: City of Wolves, a hardcore top-down shooter launching on Xbox Series X. The guide covers strategies for combat, loadout experimentation with various weapons and abilities, and effective use of upgrades like Quick Step, Auto Recovery, and Counterstrike. Yeom also details how to combine Quantum Knife attacks with firearms and the War Hand for advanced combat combos to achieve high ranks.
An "extremely challenging" action game is spreading like fire on Steam, with nearly 1,800 reviews that are 92%…
The action game Rubinite, developed by Cup Dog Games, has achieved significant success on Steam, garnering nearly 1,800 reviews with a 92% positive rating. Described as a challenging boss rush game with a focus on melee combat and pixel art, it has also received Steam Deck verification.
Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character
Developer Shift Up has released a K-Pop music video for Stellar Blade: Bloodrain featuring an AI-generated character, Evie, singing an original song. This promotion follows Shift Up's CEO's strong endorsement of AI technology for competing with larger studios. The game's release is anticipated before 2027, with a 2025 launch seeming more probable.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO - Super Limit-Breaking NEO Released
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released Super Limit-Breaking NEO for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO on PC and consoles. This update adds new characters and content to the Dragon Ball action game.
Fan Favorite 2025 PS5 Action Game 60% Off on PlayStation Store
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remaster of the 2004 game, is currently available for 60% off on the PlayStation Store. The action game, originally released in 2025, follows Naked Snake on a mission in 1964 and features updated graphics, 3D audio, and a new online multiplayer mode. This sale is for a limited time, with the game priced at $27.99.
'Funky Zombie Action' Game Stupid Never Dies Clinches Release Date and Big-Name Publisher
The upcoming action game Stupid Never Dies, developed by GPTRACK50, has received a release date and a new publisher. Further details about the game were revealed in the announcement.
The Relic: First Guardian Review
The Relic: First Guardian is a dark fantasy action game that fails to live up to its potential due to numerous bugs and technical issues. The review highlights the game's squandered potential and inexcusable flaws.
Hell Galaxy Delayed to August 12, 2026 for Final Polish Ahead of Steam Launch | Invision Game Community
Italian Games Factory has delayed the launch of its dark sci-fi action game Hell Galaxy to August 12, 2026, on Steam. This extension will allow the team additional time for final balancing, optimization, and polish to ensure a strong Version 1.0 release. Lead Producer Giorgio Xhaxho stated the delay is crucial for refining gameplay systems and delivering the best possible player experience.
Koei Tecmo wants to avoid "dependence on major titles", though expectations for Wo Long 2 and Attack on Titan 3 are high
Koei Tecmo aims to avoid over-reliance on major titles by diversifying its portfolio with mid-range games and smaller projects alongside its major releases. The company plans to launch six major console and PC titles, 19 mid-range titles, and two online/mobile titles by fiscal year 2027. Despite this focus on variety, high expectations remain for upcoming triple-A games like Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember and Attack on Titan 3.
Doraemon is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
The classic 1986 action game Doraemon is being released for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Console Archives series by Hamster. The title, originally developed by Hudson Soft, will be available digitally for $7.99 starting July 30. The Console Archives series enhances retro games with modern features like save points and customizable controls.
007 First Light's Switch 2 release date may be closer than we realised
A leak from Amazon Japan suggests that the Nintendo Switch version of IO Interactive's 007 First Light may be released on September 16th. This date aligns with the developer's previous statements about a summer release for the Switch 2 version. The game recently received its first major patch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and has sold nearly 3 million copies since its launch.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of August 2026
August 2026 is set to feature a diverse range of video game releases, including Beast Of Reincarnation from Game Freak, the co-op puzzle game Big Walk, and the Marvel fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Other notable titles include Grounded 2, The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell 2, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Legacy, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The month will also see the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Acclaimed 2025 PS5 Action Game 67% Off on PlayStation Store, Brand-New DLC Included
id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages Premium Edition is currently available for 67% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $32.99, with the sale ending August 13, 2026. This edition includes the base game, the Revelations campaign DLC, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Divinity skin pack. The critically acclaimed 2025 title is the eighth main entry in the Doom franchise and serves as a prequel to the 2016 game.
Hit 2023 PS5 Action Game 75% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price
Blasphemous 2, an acclaimed action game released in 2023, is currently available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This limited-time deal brings the price down to $7.49 until July 30, with a bundle including the first Blasphemous also on sale. The Mea Culpa DLC for Blasphemous 2 is also discounted.
Brick Blaster - A rather decent Arkanoid clone arrives on the Amstrad CPC by Issalig
Brick Blaster, an Arkanoid clone developed by Issalig, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. The game features 10 levels, a final boss with unique AI, refined physics, and power-ups. It includes three difficulty settings and is available in six languages, with a browser-based emulator for mobile users.
Original Max Payne Celebrates 25 Years of Slow Motion Action
The original Max Payne, developed by Remedy Entertainment, is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its July 24, 2001 release. The game is remembered for its dark noir storytelling, graphic novel presentation, and innovative slow-motion 'bullet time' mechanic. Players can revisit the classic through Max Payne Mobile on Android and iOS, though the PC version is unavailable for purchase in some regions.
Play Highly Anticipated PlayStation 5 Exclusive Action Game for Free
PlayStation 5 players can participate in a free open beta for the upcoming exclusive action game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Developed by Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the beta runs through Sunday, July 26, and features 16 playable characters, including Green Goblin, and a portion of the game's story mode.
Nintendo Download - July 23, 2026 - NintendoFuse
Nintendo Download for July 23, 2026, highlights the release of Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring single-player action and online multiplayer. The update also includes new music playlists for Donkey Kong Bananas and Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music, and announces a network test for The Duskbloods. Additionally, a limited-time offer provides a free bonus month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack with membership purchases.
Reap and Rush Released
The roguelike action game Reap and Rush, developed by Beijing Pacifier Technology, has launched on Windows via Steam. The game draws inspiration from Chinese mythology.
Splatoon Raiders developers reveal it originally was "like a base defense game" before evolving into a faster spin-off "with a strong sense of action"
Developers from Nintendo EPD revealed that Splatoon Raiders originally began as a base defense game before evolving into its current faster-paced, action-oriented spin-off. The team shifted focus to enhance player agency and dynamic combat, moving away from trap-heavy gameplay to preserve the series' core 'Splatoon-ness'.
