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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Drops New Look At The Boosted Switch Axe in Action
A new showcase for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance highlights the enhanced Switch Axe, demonstrating how the Boost Bracer can augment its damage-dealing capabilities. While a concrete release date for 2027 has not been announced, the footage offers a glimpse of the weapon's potential against formidable monsters like the new Elder Dragon, Gundoraja.
Control Resonant’s Review Embargo Ends on September 18th, 6 AM PST
The review embargo for Remedy Entertainment's upcoming action RPG, Control Resonant, will lift on September 18th at 6 AM PST. The game launches on September 24th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Digital Deluxe Edition on PlayStation offering 48 hours of early access. The title promises around 30 hours of core gameplay.
Undecember brings a roguelike wave defense mode, merges dungeons, and adds new items
Undecember has launched its new Farside season, introducing the roguelike wave defense mode 'Agony Wave' where players face enemy waves and choose blessings or curses. The update also merges the Constellation of Time and Chaos dungeons, adds two new skill runes, and improves essence gain from the Zodiac Pass.
FOUNTAINS Is Ready To Test Your Soulslike Skills On Xbox
The soulslike action-RPG Fountains has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring its Extended Edition which includes the Shattered Shape expansion. Originally released on Steam to positive reviews, the game offers a seamless, interconnected world with demanding combat and adjustable difficulty settings.
Acclaimed 2026 RPG With Great Reviews Out Now on PlayStation 5
The acclaimed RPG Mewgenics, from The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen, is now available on PlayStation 5. This turn-based roguelike tactics game, where players breed cats for challenges, has received exceptional reviews, boasting a global player rating of 4.92/5 and a Top Critic Average of 89/100 on OpenCritic. Critics have praised its charm, polish, replayability, and over 100 hours of strategic gameplay.
Diablo 5 Isn’t Reinventing The Combat Wheel, It’s Making It Spin Even Faster
Blizzard Entertainment executive producer Matt Zitterman stated that Diablo 5 will not reinvent the combat wheel but will focus on enhancing the visceral, action-forward gameplay established in previous titles. The game aims to incorporate beloved elements from Diablo 2, Diablo 3, and Diablo 4, offering a familiar yet fresh experience for fans. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 release on PC and will feature new character classes.
Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve – Official Story Overview Trailer
The official story overview trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Veve has been released, detailing the game's narrative of lies and conspiracies. The game is set to launch on October 2nd, 2026, with pre-orders unlocking the F-14A aircraft and exclusive access to Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. A Deluxe Edition will also be available, including three days of early access and a premium ace pass voucher.
Warlock is "fundamentally a linear story," Wizards of the Coast says
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke have stated that their upcoming Dungeons and Dragons title, Warlock, will feature a fundamentally linear story, contrasting with the player agency seen in games like Baldur's Gate 3. While set in an open world, the narrative will focus on a pre-written campaign for the character Kaatri, with no branching paths or morality system. This approach is intended to deliver a strong narrative experience, with Invoke's VP Dominic Guay emphasizing that the core campaign outcomes are set.
This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
Graveyard Keeper 2 receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo today, new trailer
tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games have released a demo for Graveyard Keeper 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch today, with all progress carrying over to the full game. A new trailer was also released, showcasing gameplay that includes managing a medieval graveyard, automating production, and leading an undead army into battle.
Diablo 5 Will Have The Most Classes Of Any Game In The Series
Diablo 5 will launch with more classes than any previous game in the franchise, according to game director Joe Shely. Blizzard aims for nine or ten classes at launch, including familiar ones like the Demon Hunter and new additions like the Plague Knight. This announcement was made during a BlizzCon 2026 panel, which also revealed a Spring 2029 release window for Diablo 5.
Diablo 5 goes back to a pre-Diablo 4 world of "constant discovery" and procedural dungeons: "The only thing beyond the fog of war is more questions"
Blizzard has announced Diablo 5, which will return to procedurally generated dungeons and overworld areas, moving away from Diablo 4's open-world design. The game aims for "constant discovery" with no safe towns and a focus on the unknown. Diablo 5 is slated for release in 2029.
Diablo 5: Everything you need to know about the next era of Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release, aiming to usher in a new era for the franchise. The game will feature a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary where Diablo has already won, with procedural landscapes and a new class called the Plague Knight. Development is in its early stages, with Blizzard planning to involve the community throughout the process.
Marvel’s Wolverine Tips To Know Before You Play
This guide for Marvel's Wolverine offers tips for players before they jump into the action-adventure title from Insomniac Games. It covers key combat mechanics like parrying and the Rage system, how to unlock and utilize Wolverine's Adaptations and Techniques, and the importance of prioritizing certain enemy types. The guide also touches on exploration elements and cosmetic options.
PS5 Getting Promising New Story-Driven RPG, Out 2027
Kiwi Walks, the developer behind the WitchSpring series, has announced Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita, a story-driven 3D action RPG set in the WitchSpring universe. The game is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC, and will feature a doll named Piyorita as the protagonist.
PS Store Drops Intriguing PS5 Action Game in Time for Halloween
The PlayStation Store has released the VR action game Drop Dead: The Cabin for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. Originally launched for Meta Quest in early 2023, the game supports solo play and up to four-player co-op, tasking players with surviving waves of creatures in a cabin. It is priced at $24.99 and has received positive early reviews.
A StarCraft open-world shooter that's "Deadwood in space", Diablo 5, and a new classic-ish World of Warcraft branch out this year make up Blizzard of reveals
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several upcoming titles at BlizzCon, including a StarCraft open-world shooter set for 2030, Diablo 5 in 2029, and World of Warcraft: Forever, a new branch of the MMO launching November 4th. The StarCraft game, led by former Far Cry producer Dan Hay, is described as "Deadwood in space," while Diablo 5's announcement aims to gather early fan feedback. Support for Diablo 4 will continue, but no further expansions are planned.
Diablo 4 was basically an MMO, will Diablo 5 follow suit? Blizzard is being coy for now
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed details about Diablo 5, which is slated for a 2029 release. While senior game director Joe Shely confirmed it will support both solo and multiplayer modes, the specifics of its multiplayer structure, which may differ from Diablo 4's MMO-like approach, are yet to be detailed. The game will feature procedural generation for dungeons and the overworld, similar to Diablo 3.
Mer info om Diablo V – inklusive klasser, föremål och karavaner
Blizzard Entertainment provided more details on Diablo V during a BlizzCon panel, revealing it will feature more classes at launch than any previous Diablo title, including the new Plague Knight. The game is set in Westmarch, with players relying on a mobile caravan and facing a constantly present Diablo. The loot system will be inspired by Diablo II, featuring equipment sets, runes, and runewords.
From the WitchSpring series, Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita announced for Nintendo Switch
Kiwi Walks has announced Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita, the latest installment in the WitchSpring series, for Nintendo Switch in 2027. This 3D action RPG will feature fast-paced combat, an expansive crafting system, and a story that unfolds based on player choices.
