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Open-world D&D game Warlock casts iconic Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil Village actor as an evil archmage, and after Orin and Lady Dimitrescu I couldn't be more excited
Wizards of the Coast's upcoming open-world Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, has added Maggie Robertson, known for her roles as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3 and Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, to voice the archmage Tasha. Tricia Helfer will voice the protagonist Kaatri. The game, developed by Invoke Studios, is expected in 2027 and will be a single-player experience distinct from turn-based titles.
How a Ghost of Yotei developer spent years making his own hit Steam game under the eye of Sony at Sucker Punch:…
Jean Nguyen, an animator at Sony's Sucker Punch studio, successfully developed and released his own Steam game, Dinoblade, with the company's support. The dinosaur action RPG has sold over 83,000 copies in its first week, achieving a 90% positive user review score. Nguyen highlights the creative freedom and learning opportunities gained from working on his independent project alongside his AAA role.
AXIS Urban Samsara – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
AXIS Urban Samsara is a 2D action RPG Metroidvania set in a vertical megacity called Babylon. Players control a nameless figure climbing through layers representing consciousness, engaging in combat that rewards timing and positioning. The game features boss battles, weapon combination systems, and a story revealed through environmental details and an in-game guide. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Xenoblade Chronicles' new Switch 2 Edition is a lot of things, but it is not a good racing game
The Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition offers graphical improvements and new features like voice acting in heart-to-heart conversations. However, the addition of Ether Jets and associated racing minigames is criticized for being unfun and poorly integrated into the game's world, detracting from the overall experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders come with campaign early access on Nintendo Switch 2, first look at first look at Losing Ground
Activision and Infinity Ward have announced that pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will include early access to the single-player campaign starting October 16, 2026. The game launches on October 23, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. The article also provides a first look at a campaign mission called 'Losing Ground'.
Mistfall Hunter Rises
Mistfall Hunter, an extraction action RPG set in a dark fantasy world, has been released for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Developed by Bellring Games and Skystone Games, the game is now available on Windows.
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Ardent Wilds is an upcoming open-world survival crafting game for PC, featuring fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Players will discover powerful spells and power-ups, with an emphasis on experimentation with character builds.
Retrace The Light Brings Stylish Sci-Fi Action And Mind-Bending Combat To Xbox
Retrace The Light, a 2.5D action-adventure RPG with a unique teleportation mechanic, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £14.99. Developed by Xiaming Game and published by E-Home Entertainment, the game features fast-paced combat, puzzle-solving, and a science-fiction narrative set in the year 3323.
FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi is actively working to ensure a physical edition of the game is released, despite the industry's general trend towards digital distribution. He acknowledges the complexities of platform-specific regulations but hopes to create a product that satisfies fans. The game is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, with previous installments also receiving physical versions.
Move over, Assassin's Creed Resynced, you've made me fall in love with AC Shadows
This article discusses how Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's impressive water physics and immersive world led the author to re-evaluate Assassin's Creed Shadows. Despite initial reservations, the author found Shadows to be visually stunning, with engaging stealth gameplay and castle raids, though some aspects like base building and narrative cohesion were less compelling.
FZ High Score – Nu låser vi Palworld och Splatoon Raiders
Palworld has officially left early access with its 1.0 release, achieving a score of 76 on Open Critic, while Splatoon Raiders received higher praise with a score of 84. The article also discusses updates to a high score leaderboard and upcoming game releases for August, including Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.
Intriguing Sega-Published PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Release Date
Sega has announced that the PlayStation 5 action RPG Stupid Never Dies, developed by former Capcom staff at GPTACK50, will be released on October 21, 2026. The game will be available in a standard edition for $49.99 and a Glorious Idiot Edition for $59.99, which includes the TickTock Teddies: Nonsense Overload DLC Pack.
EXCLUSIVE: How The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's Progression System Works, Plus Brand New Screenshots
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person action RPG that emphasizes gear over class for defining combat style. The game draws significant inspiration from the Mass Effect series, offering players a unique approach to character progression and combat.
Elementallis to receive Nintendo Switch physical release
Elementallis is set to receive a physical release on Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026, following its digital debut in April. Both a standalone version and a collector's edition with extra merchandise will be available. The game features real-time combat, challenging temples, exploration, and an elemental progression system.
Resident Evil 4 and Dragon's Dogma lead's stylish new action RPG gets an October release date, steering clear…
The new action RPG Stupid Never Dies, developed by GPTRACK50 and founded by Capcom veteran Hiroyuki Kobayashi, will be released on October 21, 2026. The game, which features inspiration from Suda 51's work and veterans from Dragon's Dogma and Devil May Cry, will be co-published by Sega worldwide and receive a PlayStation 5 physical release.
DragonSword: Awakening coming to Nintendo
Hound13 has confirmed that DragonSword: Awakening will be ported to an unspecified Nintendo console, following its successful PC launch where it sold over 200,000 units in its first week. The game features an anime-style open world built with Unreal Engine 5, tag-team combat with status ailments, and a narrative focused on a young boy destined to save the continent.
A new Path of Exile 2 patch finally fixes the frustrating freezes that have plagued players since day one
Grinding Gear Games has released a patch for Path of Exile 2 that, in conjunction with a new Nvidia driver, aims to resolve persistent crashes and freezes related to shader loading. Game Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the issue, which primarily affected Nvidia users on newer drivers, took over a year and a half to diagnose and fix due to difficulties in reproduction and initial lack of support from Nvidia.
Mistfall Hunter Arrives On Game Pass, Xbox, PC, PS5 – Enter The Gyldenmist At Your Own Risk
Mistfall Hunter has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, also joining Xbox Game Pass on day one. The game blends extraction gameplay with dark fantasy action RPG mechanics, featuring PvPvE encounters where players risk losing all their loot if they fail to extract. Developed by Bellring Games and published by Skystone Games, it emphasizes skill-based combat and cooperative play without pay-to-win mechanics.
Guardians of the Wall – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Guardians of the Wall is a co-op action RPG that allows up to four players to venture outside humanity's last fortress to fight hordes and bosses. Players can choose from heroes with distinct combat styles, discover temporary upgrades during raids, and earn permanent rewards to unlock new heroes and abilities. The game features both handcrafted missions and procedurally generated encounters in various environments, and players can sign up for a beta playtest.
Demons’ Night Fever gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Arc System Works has announced that Demons' Night Fever will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 22, 2026. This strategy RPG features the "Peon Exploitation System" where players sacrifice allies to strengthen their army. A new trailer was also released, showcasing the game's dark narrative and brutal combat mechanics.
