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TEARS OF ADRIA - LAUNCH TRAILER FINALLY HERE
Ark Island Studio has released the launch trailer for their strategy RPG, Tears of Adria, three years after its initial 2023 release on PC via Steam. The trailer aims to break the silence the game initially faced, highlighting its themes of uncertain choices and unplanned heroes. The studio is also participating in the Games Made in Sweden sale, offering the game at a 66% discount.
Where Winds Meet Encounters "Eastern Steampunk" in Hidden Mountain Expansion Launching July 23
The open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet will launch its Hidden Mountain Expansion on July 23, introducing the "Eastern Steampunk" aesthetic and "Where Winds Meet 2.0" with enhanced visuals, new combat, and mechanical contraptions. Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games, the expansion features a multi-dimensional map, new sect, weapons, and bosses, alongside significant audio-visual upgrades including ray tracing.
Fromsoftware spikar datum för nätverkstester av The Duskbloods
FromSoftware has announced network tests for their upcoming game, The Duskbloods, which will take place in August. Players can register for a chance to participate starting July 22nd, provided they have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The game is slated for release on Nintendo Switch sometime this year.
ShackStream: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 727
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its playthrough of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a top-down adventure game reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda. The stream will also feature upcoming games like Splatoon Raiders and potentially titles added to the Nintendo Switch Online service. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel multiple times a week.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN BRINGS “GOWTHER” INTO BATTLE WITH NEW STORY AND CONTENT UPDATE
Netmarble has released a new content update for its anime open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The update introduces Gowther as a new playable hero, expands the main story with ACT 15, and adds new content and limited-time events. Players can obtain Gowther through a Pick-Up Draw and participate in various events to earn rewards.
FATE: Reawakened Drops the Prometheus DLC and Adds Full Controller Support
Publisher gamigo and developer Tableflip have released the Prometheus DLC for FATE: Reawakened, adding a new storyline, realm, dungeon, and a Baby Pegasus companion. The update also introduces full controller support for the mobile version of the game. The DLC is available as an in-app purchase for $6.99 and is also available on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
Taival Is an Open World Co-Op Adventure RPG, Out Now on Steam
Taival, a co-op open-world adventure RPG developed by Bonobo Software and published by Level Up Gaming, has launched on Steam Early Access for PC. Players explore a handcrafted world with a shapeshifting companion called Henki, recovering lost fragments to restore balance. The game supports up to four players online or in split-screen and will later be released on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Get Great White Shark Bone
This guide details how to obtain Great White Shark Bones in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, a crucial component for crafting upgrades like increased health and specialized pouches. Players can hunt Great White Sharks at specific locations in the Cruz and Serranilla regions or purchase the bones from an upgraded General Store. The guide also offers tips on hunting techniques and the uses for the Great White Shark Bone.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Unlock Explorer Outfit
This guide explains how to unlock the Explorer Outfit in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag by looting a secret underwater chest located west of Chinchorro at coordinates (28, 293). Players may need to contend with two Spanish ships guarding the area before accessing the chest, which also contains the Aveline Figurehead.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and more
Sony announced the July lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite for PlayStation 5. Additionally, PS2 classics Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy will be available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The new games will be available starting July 15th in some regions and July 21st globally.
FATE: Reawakened’s Prometheus DLC Launches on Mobile with Controller Support
Publisher gamigo and developer Tableflip have released the Prometheus DLC for FATE: Reawakened on mobile platforms including Google Play and the App Store. This new content adds controller support for mobile play and introduces a new adventure set in the city of Prometheus, where players must recover the stolen Golden Flame. FATE: Reawakened, a modern reimagining of the classic FATE series, is also available on PC and consoles.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen ska bjuda på runt 25 timmars speltid
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, is set to release on October 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Director Kento Kinoshita and producer Naoto Oyama stated that the main story will take approximately 15-20 hours to complete, with the total playtime including optional content reaching around 25 hours.
Edward Kenway is the only true Ezio rival, and I deserve my dream legacy sequel now that Black Flag Resynced is out the…
This opinion piece argues that Edward Kenway is a worthy rival to Ezio Auditore and deserves a legacy sequel, potentially building on the reception of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The author suggests that a direct follow-up could iterate on classic Assassin's Creed stealth mechanics and explore Kenway's life after Black Flag, drawing from existing lore and potential new locations.
Funguys Swarm 1.0 is Officially Launching This Q3!
Stairway Games announced that Funguys Swarm will launch its 1.0 version in Q3 2026. The chaotic survivor bullet hell game will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The 1.0 release will feature new heroes, weapons, and gameplay improvements.
Gameplay från Pokémon-utvecklaren Game Freaks action-RPG Beast of Reincarnation
Game Freak, known for the Pokémon series, has released new gameplay footage for their upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Japan and features a girl named Emma who uses plant-based abilities and her giant dog Koo to fight mutated creatures. Combat emphasizes parrying, similar to Sekiro, with special abilities unlocked by building up 'FP' through successful parries. Beast of Reincarnation is scheduled for release on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 on August 4th.
Games Inbox: Will you be buying a PS5 to play GTA 6?
Readers discuss whether Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a system seller for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, given the current downturn in console sales and perceived lack of compelling exclusive titles. The conversation also touches on the decline of physical media, the importance of game preservation, and the future of digital distribution.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is “Exceeding our Expectations” on Switch 2, Says Producer, Runs at 30 FPS Minimum
Dragon's Dogma 2 producer Naoto Oyama stated that the game is exceeding expectations on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the RE engine proving to be a good fit. The game is expected to maintain a minimum of 30 frames per second on the platform, with efforts being made to improve performance on consoles, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The expansion, Dark Arisen, will launch alongside the base game on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9th.
Where Winds Meet 2.0 Begins on July 23rd With the Hidden Mountain Expansion’s Release
Everstone Studio announced that the Hidden Mountain expansion for Where Winds Meet, referred to as "Where Winds Meet 2.0" and the "Wuxia New Era," will be released on July 23rd. The expansion introduces a new vertical region called Mohist Hill, featuring challenging insect-like and serpent-like bosses, as well as aerial traversal gameplay.
Control Resonant Cast Members Will Host a Panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25th
Remedy Entertainment announced that cast members from Control Resonant will host a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25th. The panel will feature actors discussing their characters and experiences on the upcoming title, which is slated for release on September 24th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Control Resonant is described as Remedy's most ambitious game yet, featuring expansive zones, branching missions, and inspirations from DOOM (2016) and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
