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Inti Creates Announces New Spin-Off Game And Switch 2 Edition Trilogy
Inti Creates has announced two new titles for the Nintendo Switch 2: Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3, set for release in 2027, and Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced, arriving in 2026. The latter is a collection of three existing games with added features and a new story mode, while Luminous Avenger iX 3 introduces new gameplay mechanics and customization options.
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announced
Inti Creates has announced Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, a port of the action platformer collection for the upcoming console. This edition will launch in 2026 and includes a new story mode, "Azure Striker Gunvolt GX," which will also be available for PC and PlayStation 5 versions. The collection features the first three Azure Striker Gunvolt titles with all DLC included.
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announced, includes new story mode
Inti Creates announced that Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in late 2026. This enhanced version will feature higher frame rates, improved resolution, and a new story mode titled "Azure Striker Gunvolt GX," which introduces a tag-team mechanic with Gunvolt and Copen.
Dotemu Announces Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster – All-new Standalone Action Platformer Coming to PC, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027
Dotemu and Old Skull Games announced Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new standalone 2D action platformer starring the Skaven Ratmen. The game, inspired by classic stealth-enriched platformers, is set to launch in 2027 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players will embody an assassin seeking to climb the ranks of the Eshin clan within the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe.
Dotemu annonce Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster – un nouveau jeu d’action plateforme prévu pour 2027 sur PC, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S
Dotemu and Old Skull Games have announced Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new 2D action platformer set to release in 2027 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game features stealth mechanics and focuses on the Skaven clan Eshin.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Announced At Warhammer Skulls Showcase
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D action platformer developed by Old Skull Games and published by Dotemu, was announced at the Warhammer Skulls Showcase. Players will control Vihneek, a Skaven assassin, in a single-player campaign set to release in 2027 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Deathmaster Brings Sneaky Assassinations To PC And Consoles Next Year
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D action-platformer focused on stealth and assassination, was announced during Warhammer Skulls 2026. Developed by Dotemu, the game stars the Skaven assassin Vihneek and will be released in 2027 for PC and consoles.
Playing a murderous ratman in this newly-announced Warhammer platformer is my penance for bisecting thousands of Skaven…
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, an upcoming action platformer developed by Old Skull Games and published by Dotemu, was announced during the Warhammer Skulls showcase. Players will control Vihneek, a Skaven assassin from Clan Eshin, in a quest for power. The game is set to release in 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster is a sneaky Skaven stealth platformer
Dotemu and Old Skull Games have announced Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new 2D action platformer featuring Skaven protagonists. The game will be released in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC, focusing on stealth and assassination mechanics within the Age of Sigmar setting.
2D action platformer Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher Dotemu and developer Old Skull Games have announced the 2D action platformer Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
2D action game Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster announced
Dotemu and Old Skull Games have announced Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D action-platformer set to release in 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Players will take on the role of a Skaven Assassin, utilizing stealth and combat in a gritty world.
Acclaim Claims BITSummit With Kidbash: Super Legend and HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate
Publisher Acclaim announced at BITSummit that it will publish two indie titles: Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action-platformer from Indonesian developers Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, and HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, an arcade snowboarding racer from Mexican studio Wabisabi Games. Both games are available for hands-on demos at the event in Kyoto, Japan.
Bubsy 4D Review | Giant Bomb
Bubsy 4D is a surprisingly fun 3D platformer that revitalizes the sarcastic cat character with a robust movement system. Despite its uninspired environments and brief campaign, the game's core mechanics and challenging obstacle-course-like levels make it the best Bubsy game to date. Developed by Fabraz and published by Atari, it is available on PC and PlayStation.
Review: ChainStaff (Nintendo Switch)
ChainStaff is an action platformer for the Nintendo Switch developed by Mommy's Best Games, Inc. Players control a soldier with an alien symbiote, utilizing a versatile ChainStaff weapon for combat and traversal across ten distinct planets. The game features multiple endings, optional human rescues that grant upgrades, and a retro-inspired art style and soundtrack.
Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Deathmaster Brings Sneaky Assassinations To PC And Consoles Next Year
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D action-platformer starring an assassin named Vihneek, was announced during Warhammer Skulls 2026. Developed by Dotemu, the game will feature stealth mechanics and traps, set within the lore of the Age of Sigmar. It is scheduled for release in 2027 for PC and consoles.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia revealed for Nintendo Switch
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia has been revealed for the Nintendo Switch, with a release date set for September 3, 2026. This 2.5D platformer sequel to the original Marsupilami features three playable characters with unique abilities and a local 2-player co-op mode. Players will explore four vibrant worlds to defeat the Mummy Queen and her crew.
Indie Watch: Must-See Indie Games — March & April, 2026
This guide highlights notable indie games released in March and April 2026 for PC and Steam. Featured titles include the stylish action game Homura Hime, the puzzle-platformer Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, and the Celeste-inspired Sealed Bite: Extended, among others.
Mina The Hollower Is Creating An Unexpected Problem For Other Games
Yacht Club Games' upcoming action platformer, Mina The Hollower, has caused several other games to adjust their release dates to avoid direct competition. Developers of games like Emuurom and Dark Scrolls have postponed their launches to give Mina The Hollower space, with some even expressing excitement to play it themselves. The game's successful Kickstarter and subsequent delay for polish have contributed to its anticipated impact on the release schedule.
Atomic Owl Flies Onto Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC With Feathered Fury And A Talking Sword
Atomic Owl, a fast-paced side-scrolling roguelite action platformer, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Developed by Monster Theater and Eastasiasoft, the game features hack-and-slash combat, platforming, and an optional 'NO ROGUELITE' mode for a more traditional experience. Players control Hidalgo Bladewing, who wields a talking sword to rescue his troupe from an evil crow sorcerer.
Dark Scrolls Release Date Moves to June 22
Devolver Digital and Doinksoft have announced that the pixel-art fantasy action platformer Dark Scrolls will now launch on June 22 for PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features scrolling platforming, shmup-style action, and roguelite progression, with solo and co-op play available.
