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Gundam: Rogue Orbit is an Action Game for Action Game Sickos and a Gundam Game for Fans New and Old Alike | IGN Preview
Gundam: Rogue Orbit is an upcoming action game that aims to excel in speed, precision, and player expression, potentially becoming a great entry in the genre. The preview suggests it will appeal to both action game enthusiasts and Gundam fans.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Slitterhead and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium on September 15
PlayStation has revealed its lineup of games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers starting September 15th. Titles include RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Slitterhead, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Sniper Elite: Resistance. Premium subscribers will also gain access to Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux.
LinkShift Is a New Colourful Puzzle Game for Tinkerers and Pixel Junkies
LinkShift is a new tech puzzle action game developed by Tim Overvliet, a seasoned AAA game developer. The game combines classic puzzle mechanics with roguelike elements, featuring randomized boosters, upgrades, and special Relics that can alter gameplay rules. It offers multiple game modes, including casual options and an Exploration Mode, along with global leaderboards. Inspired by Japanese puzzle classics like Lumines and Meteos, LinkShift features handcrafted psychedelic graphics and a custom soundtrack, and is available on the Google Play Store for $1.99 with no in-game purchases or ads.
Blades and Battles gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
QUByte Interactive has announced that its action game Blades and Battles will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 29. The game features stylized 2.5D visuals, local co-op, and players can choose to play as Arthur or Lancelot.
Gundam Rogue Orbit Looks To Do Things “Anime Couldn’t Achieve”
Gundam Rogue Orbit aims to blend the action-packed gameplay expected of a modern title with the established lore of the Gundam franchise. Producers Yuya Tomiyama and Serizawa Yoshiyuku discussed the challenges of creating a fresh experience that respects long-time fans while appealing to newcomers. The game will feature unique mobile suit designs and an original story, launching on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Svenskutvecklade Samson släpps på PS5 och Xbox om bara ett par veckor
The Swedish action game Samson, developed by Liquid Swords and co-founded by Christofer Sundberg, is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 21st, with new content also coming to PC. Post-launch updates have included difficulty options, tutorials, an improved combat camera, and more.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Combat Feedback Was Inspired by Super Mario Odyssey, Says Director
Onimusha: Way of the Sword director Satoru Nihei revealed that Super Mario Odyssey's accessible yet dynamic action gameplay inspired the combat feedback in the new Onimusha title. Producer Akihito Kadowaki cited the Gundam series, particularly Gundam Versus, for its character design influence. The game achieved over one million sales on launch day, pushing the franchise past 10 million total sales.
Capcom’s New PlayStation 5 Action Game Achieves Impressive Sales Milestone
Capcom's new PlayStation 5 action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, has achieved over one million copies sold worldwide on its first day. This marks a significant success for the revival of the long-running franchise, which launched on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Popular New PS Plus Action Game Getting a Major Update Soon
Rogue Factor is releasing a major update for their action game Hell Is Us on October 8, 2026, adding ten new Hollow Walkers with distinct abilities. The update will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Hell Is Us was originally launched in 2025 and was added to the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog in August 2026.
Super Mario Odyssey was a big inspiration for Capcom's latest hit Onimusha: Way of the Sword, director reveals
Capcom's Satoru Nihei, director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, revealed that Super Mario Odyssey was a significant inspiration for the game's control scheme and tactical feel. He praised Nintendo's ability to create action games that are simple on the surface but dynamically challenging underneath. Producer Akihito Kadowaki cited the Gundam series for character inspiration and Silent Hill f for world design.
PlayStation Exclusive Action Game Series Returning After 10+ Years – Report
A report suggests that Guerrilla Games is working with a third-party studio, possibly People Can Fly, on a remaster or remake of the PlayStation exclusive action game series Killzone. The franchise has been dormant since Killzone: Shadow Fall's release in 2013, with the developer having since found success with the Horizon series.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has already sold over 1 million copies
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold over one million copies across all platforms on its first day of release. The game, which launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, continues Capcom's trend of successfully modernizing its classic franchises.
Denshattack! An Off-The-Rails Review
Denshattack! is a stylish and ambitious indie game that blends arcade gameplay with anime dynamics and a vibrant Y2K Sega Dreamcast-inspired aesthetic. Players control a ramen delivery driver who uses gravity-defying trains to perform tricks and race across a dystopian Japan, fighting against a tyrannical megacorporation. The game features fast-paced action, impressive boss fights, and a memorable soundtrack, making it a delightful and surprising experience.
We don't get action games like Tides of Annihilation very often, and after 45 minutes this Arthurian take is better…
The preview of Tides of Annihilation reveals a stylish Arthurian action game with satisfying combat and a challenging boss fight against Mordred. Despite initial trepidation, the hands-on session with protagonist Gwendolyn's Phantom Knights left the author pleasantly surprised and optimistic about the game's potential.
Flute Of Gobelin Is A Very Different Kind Of Bullet Hell
Flute Of Gobelin, a reverse bullet hell action game, has been released on Xbox Series X|S for £3.79. Developed by MadDevStudios and published by RainForest Game Studio, the game tasks players with hypnotizing goblins to build an army and survive waves of enemies. It originally launched on Steam in 2025.
Ravenous Greed is all around us as Lillymo Games unveils Game Boy-inspired Green Series
Lillymo Games has announced the Green Series, a new collection of Game Boy-inspired releases that will reimagine existing and new intellectual properties. The series will debut with Ravenous Greed, a genre-hopping action game featuring platforming, shoot 'em up, and rhythm mechanics, scheduled for PC and consoles in early 2027. This initiative aims to capture the restrictive visual style of Nintendo's original handheld.
Beloved PS4 Action Game’s PS5 Sequel Jumps Onto PS Store Today
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, the sequel to the beloved 2010 indie action-platformer, has launched on PlayStation 5 for $14.99, with a 20% discount for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The game is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with a lower price point of $9.99 on Steam. It features enhanced multiplayer modes for up to eight players, a single-player campaign, and new power-ups.
GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT Launches in March 2027 with a Brand-New Gundam Timeline | Invision Game Community
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announced GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, a new action game set in an original Gundam timeline, will launch on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the game features players controlling the Gundam Helix as ace pilot RE-X against a threat called the Apocalypse, with extensive mobile suit customization options.
EDGE #428 review scores – Onimusha: Way of the Sword and more
EDGE Magazine's latest review scores for issue #428 include "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" receiving a 7/10. The review notes that while the game is enjoyable, it feels padded, with a tighter 15-hour experience hidden within its 25-hour runtime. Other reviewed titles range from "A Plague Tale: Requiem" at 8/10 to "Mistfall Hunter" at 4/10.
Gundam Rogue Orbit gets March 2027 release date
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Gundam Rogue Orbit will be released on March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The upcoming action game features bombastic combat and over-the-top weaponry.
