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The Legend of Kage is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster has announced that The Legend of Kage will be the latest addition to the Console Archives series on Nintendo Switch, releasing on June 18. Originally released by Taito in 1986, this 8-bit action game tasks players with rescuing Kirihime from villains using ninja techniques. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic games with modern conveniences like save states and customizable controls.
The Legend of Kage gets modern re-release
Hamster Corporation announced that TAITO's 1986 action game, The Legend of Kage, will be re-released on June 18th for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The game features a ninja named Kage fighting through a demon realm to rescue Kirihime.
3D Bomber Bunny - Free Online Browser Game
3D Bomber Bunny is a free-to-play online browser game that requires no downloads, offering fast-paced action with responsive controls. The game features a charming low-poly art style with colorful rabbit characters navigating maze-like maps filled with obstacles, presenting players with pathfinding challenges and light puzzle-solving elements.
The Mistfall Hunter demo is currently the most played demo this Steam Next Fest
The Mistfall Hunter demo is currently the most played during Steam Next Fest, reaching a peak of over 14,000 players. This co-op third-person action game with extraction mechanics is set to release on July 29th for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. Despite some reported performance issues common with Unreal Engine 5 titles, the demo has shown significant momentum since its alpha playtest.
Devil May Cry 6 Feels Inevitable as DMC 5 Sales Set All-Time Record, Seven Years After Release
Capcom announced that Devil May Cry 5 has set a new all-time record for annual sales, selling 2.7 million copies in the last fiscal year, seven years after its 2019 release. The game has now sold a total of 12.9 million copies. The article suggests that the success, potentially boosted by discounts and the Devil May Cry anime adaptation, makes a Devil May Cry 6 feel inevitable.
Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
Capcom has reported record sales for Devil May Cry 5 during fiscal year 2026, with 2.7 million copies sold, surpassing its launch year performance. This surge is attributed to factors including discounts, the release of the Devil May Cry anime on Netflix, and the upcoming Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2.
HELL IS COMING. CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER: REVIVAL RELEASES OCTOBER 8 ON PLAYSTATION 5, XBOX SERIES X|S & PC
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games announced that Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival will launch on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The survival-horror action game will feature a new story in the Hellraiser universe, with pre-orders unlocking exclusive in-game items. Two editions, Standard and Deluxe, will be available, along with special Collector's Editions.
Voidling Bound Best Voidling Guide - Strongest Picks
This guide for the third-person action game Voidling Bound details the strongest voidling picks, highlighting Nimiod and Gwigoon. Nimiod excels with its attacking capabilities, turrets, and infinite jump, while Gwigoon offers cloning for strategic advantage. The article emphasizes that while these are strong choices, any voidling can be effective with the right build.
PS5 Getting Surprise Action Game in Fan Favorite TV Franchise
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new side-scrolling beat 'em up action game, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Odaclick Game Studio and published by Trailmark Games, players will control iconic survivors like Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon against walkers and the Saviors. A PC demo is currently available, but a release date for the full game has not yet been announced.
Soulers – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Soulers is a story-driven bullet hell action game where players control an amnesiac warrior named Lethe, fighting against powerful Witches and recovering lost memories. The game features time acceleration mechanics for dodging projectiles and recruiting diverse allies with unique abilities. Players can customize their team composition and weapons to navigate various environments and uncover the truth behind the Glitches and Witches threatening existence. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Protagonist Complex one – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Protagonist Complex One is a fast-paced action game featuring sharp melee combat and strategic resource management. The game emphasizes split-second decisions and flawless execution, set in a visually striking world with vibrant graphics and an electronic soundtrack. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP tops 400,000 copies sold
Dragami Games announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has sold over 400,000 copies since its release last year. The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. A new "Kogal" costume, inspired by a fan design, will be released in late June 2026.
PS5's Crazy Dreamcast Train Game Denshattack Delayed to July
The colorful action game Denshattack, developed by Undercoders, has been delayed from its original June 17th release date to July 15th. The delay is intended to allow the team to implement bug fixes and frame rate improvements for the PlayStation 5 title. The game involves high-speed train driving, track switching, and performing tricks off ramps.
Acclaimed 2026 PS5 Exclusive Action Game Surprise Drops Free Update With Trophies
Housemarque has released a surprise free update for their PlayStation 5 exclusive action game, Saros. The update introduces a new Photo Mode, allowing players to capture and share images of the game's environments, and adds nine new trophies related to this feature. The patch also includes various bug fixes and optimizations.
Stranger Than Heaven evolves RGG Studio's combat system
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, features a revamped melee combat system that emphasizes fluid combos and cinematic action. The preview showcased combat across three distinct historical eras, highlighting new controls mapped to triggers and bumpers, ground-pounding finishers, and a methodical approach to engaging multiple enemies. The game aims to deliver a satisfying and challenging combat experience.
Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat System Makes Both Your Hands Play Separate Roles
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, introduces a unique combat system where the left and right sides of the protagonist are controlled independently, allowing for more strategic attacks and parries. The game, set across 50 years and five distinct periods in Japan's history, will launch on January 15, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It features a cast including Snoop Dogg, Bunta Sugawara, and Tupac Shakur.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Announced, Bringing SEGA’s Driving Series Back in 2027
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new installment in the driving action series, set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. Led by original creator Kenji Kanno, the game will feature a story-driven campaign across five cities, new maps, multiplayer modes, and customization options, alongside a classic arcade mode.
Demos and Freebies
Alpha Nomos is a new rhythm-action game available on Steam for PC. Players control Cello, slicing through enemies to a dynamic soundtrack in a world twisted by melody. The game emphasizes timed combat synchronized with the music.
Armatus is a satisfying blend of modern Doom and Hades
Counterplay Games' new roguelite, Armatus, blends modern Doom-style combat with Hades-like progression in a demon-infested Paris. Players take on the role of a warrior seeking to purge the city of demons, utilizing a combination of firearms and scythes. Armatus is set to release this winter on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN dev explains why protagonist looks so young
Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN introduces a new protagonist, Evie, designed to contrast with the original game's Eve. Director Hyung-tae Kim explains that Evie is younger and smaller but possesses a stronger personality and a brutal close-range fighting style. The game will explore themes of humanity and artificial intelligence within a cyberpunk setting inspired by East Asian cities.
