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City of None is an adventure from the co-creators of Celeste coming in 2027
Extremely OK Games, co-creators of Celeste, announced their new puzzle and action-platformer, City of None, during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The game, which features spirits trying to survive a dreary world by defeating beasts and befriending souls, is slated for a 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch.
Dog Man: Bark In Action Is Out Now – Time To Save The City
Dog Man: Bark In Action, a colorful platforming adventure based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling comics, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £39.99. Developed by Floor 84 and published by Mindscape, the game tasks players with saving the city from the villain Dr. Scum and his mind-controlling Hypno Screens.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Crosses 3 Million Copies Sold
Sonic X Shadow Generations has surpassed 3 million copies sold across multiple platforms. The game's success is attributed to the enduring popularity of Sonic and the return of Shadow the Hedgehog, alongside positive reception and a remaster of a classic title.
Rastan - Another teased [UPDATE] to a fabulous WIP Amiga 500 and above Arcade game!
An update has been released for the fan-made Amiga conversion of Taito's 1987 arcade game Rastan. This ambitious project, developed by basementApe, features re-worked sprites and backgrounds, optimized to run on a stock Amiga 500. The latest version includes bug fixes, flail power-ups, updated boss AI, and reworked stage elements.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Went Through a Slower Dark Souls-Style Iteration During Development
Evil Empire's Ben Laulan revealed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse underwent several development iterations, including a slower, Dark Souls-inspired version and one too similar to Dead Cells. The final game strikes a balance between respecting the Castlevania IP and modern gameplay. The title is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review - inspired by great ideas, but doomed by questionable execution
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse offers ambitious Metroidvania gameplay inspired by the series' highs, but is hampered by awkward controls and technical issues. While the game features clever level design and engaging combat moments, frustrating execution, particularly in platforming and boss fights, detracts from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game is not considered bad, but its ambition may have outpaced its development.
Castlebound gets Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Ogre Pixel has announced that Castlebound, a co-op 2D action platformer, will be released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 11, 2026. The game features fast-paced combat, roguelike progression, and multiple playable heroes.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review: Welcome back, Drac
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a highly acclaimed action-platformer that serves as a love letter to the franchise's lore and fans. Developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire with Konami's support, the game features beautiful art, a compelling story with new characters like Rose Belmont, and deep gameplay systems. It is set to release on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
A rough guide to 40 years of Castlevania and the brand new Belmont’s Curse game
Konami is reviving the Castlevania series with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, its first new game in 12 years, launching October 15. This guide provides a retrospective on the franchise's 40-year history, its role in defining the Metroidvania genre, and details on the new game's plot and connection to the Netflix series.
Mega Man-Inspired RoboGAL: Gaga Delta Lady Launches on Steam Soon!
TwinkleSoft's upcoming 2D action-platformer, RoboGAL: Gaga Delta Lady, is set to launch on PC via Steam on October 29th, 2026. Inspired by NES classics like Mega Man, the game features bright colors, straightforward platforming, and a story where players control Rei-Bo investigating a mysterious spaceship crash. It includes six themed stages with unique bosses, three difficulty modes, and a Mega Man-like weapon acquisition system.
GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks
GameSpot's staff highlights their favorite recent game releases, focusing on hidden gems and overlooked titles. The picks include a variety of genres such as a job simulator, a gacha game, an action-heavy combat game, an action-platformer, a turn-based tactics game, a simulation game, a horror game, and a TCG simulator.
Step Into The RetroWave World Of The Vorlec
The Vorlec, a third-person action platformer with a RetroWave aesthetic, is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed and published by Nor Dreams, the game features a blend of tricky platforming, puzzles, and combat for £4.19.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 214 - Well Dweller
This week's Indie-licious stream features a preview of Well Dweller, a Metroidvania action-platformer developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios. Players guide a bird named Glimmer through a dark fantasy kingdom on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Celebrate Castlevania’s 40th Anniversary With Free Game and PlayStation Discounts
Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a free mobile release of the original game and discounts on several collections on the PlayStation Store. The original Castlevania is available for free on Android and iOS from September 25 through October 24, 2026. PlayStation discounts include the Castlevania Dominus Collection, Advance Collection, Requiem, and Anniversary Collection, with prices starting at $3.99.
Get Your Groove On With Kalanoro
Kalanoro, an action platformer inspired by Madagascar folklore, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £16.74. Developed by Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, the game tasks players with fighting an evil witch using hair-based powers, improvised weapons, and music. Players recruit musicians to form a band, manage a tour bus, and engage in fast-paced combat and platforming challenges.
Duskfade Makes Boss Fights Feel Poignant
Duskfade, an action-platformer with PS3-era sensibilities, uses its story and boss fights to explore themes of loss and grief. While its combat and character designs are derivative, the game's narrative, particularly its use of boss encounters as manifestations of the protagonist's sister's emotions, delivers impactful and poignant moments. The article highlights how the game's simple yet effective storytelling can convey complex emotional subjects with care.
Pop The Ghosts Review | TheXboxHub
Pop the Ghosts is a short, arcade-style action-platformer where players shoot ghosts across 30 vertical levels. Developed by Potato Devs and Bad Minions, the game offers a simple yet fun experience available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, though its lack of variety and low difficulty may not appeal to all.
Roland&Mej Build - An Amstrad Adventure Platformer from TheQProyect
The Amstrad CPC receives a new homebrew adventure platformer titled Roland&Mej Build, developed by The Qproyect. Players control tech spies on a mission to steal schematics from rival corporate headquarters, navigating offices guarded by tech pioneers. The game was built using the cpctelera development toolkit and is a collaborative effort involving multiple individuals for graphics, music, art, and programming.
Rayman Legends Retold reveals 6-minute trailer shows new story, Land of the Livid Dead, customization, more
A new six-minute trailer for Rayman Legends Retold showcases its story, the new Land of the Livid Dead realm, and customization options. The game features a plot where dark Teensies corrupt the Glade of Dreams, requiring players to save captured Teensies and guardians. It will launch for Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2026.
Fun 2019 PS4 Action Game Delisted Without Notice, Players Upset
The 2019 PlayStation 4 action-platformer Trover Saves the Universe, developed and published by Squanch Games, has been delisted from the PlayStation Store and other digital storefronts without prior notice. This sudden removal has left players upset, as the game, which features voice work by Justin Roiland, can no longer be purchased digitally. Physical copies remain available.
