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Digital Extremes announces new Soulframe content including mounts and, of course, Ben Starr
Digital Extremes announced new content for their action RPG Soulframe during TennoCon 2026. The upcoming Warsongs Fable update will introduce mounts for traversing the world of Alca, a new boss named Medicant Reinbreaker, and a new character, Tempest Bayor, voiced by Ben Starr. Players interested in accessing the early access Preludes can create an account by July 12.
Digital Extremes Reveals the Future of Warframe and Soulframe Alongside Millions of Players at Annual TennoCon Celebration
Digital Extremes celebrated TennoCon 2026 by revealing major updates for Warframe and Soulframe. Warframe: Tau, the next narrative chapter, will launch this year, introducing a new Star Chart in the Tau System. Soulframe also showcased new gameplay, including a corrupted player progression path, fishing, and mounts. The event also featured new Warframes, mini-games, and a collaboration with Fortnite.
Digital Extremes reveals Warframe's future in a stunning look at what awaits us on Tau
Digital Extremes revealed future content for Warframe at TennoCon 2026, including the 'Tau' expansion set to launch later this year. This expansion will introduce a new system, a noir-themed quest in the Fornax location, a new Warframe voiced by Matt Mercer, and a card-based mini-game called Portau. Additionally, an update called 'Iceblade of Narin' is planned for Fall, featuring a new ice-based Warframe and a rework for Banshee.
Soulframe gets a massive info drop at Tennocon Live, including new bosses, mounts and Ben Starr
Digital Extremes provided a significant update on their upcoming free-to-play fantasy action RPG, Soulframe, during TennoCon. New details revealed include upcoming bosses like Mendicant Reinbreaker, mounts, a fishing mini-game, and a corrupted progression path called the Vadagar Pact. Actor Ben Starr will voice the antagonist Tempest Bayor, and players can gain permanent access to Soulframe Preludes by signing up on the official website by July 12.
Fantasy action-RPG Soulframe is open to all players for a limited time, with a new dark progression path, wolf mounts, and a Warsongs origin quest on the way
Soulframe, the fantasy action-RPG from Digital Extremes, is offering an open sign-up period until July 12th, allowing players to experience its new Vadagar progression path, wolf mounts, and Warsongs origin quest. This new progression system transforms characters into a whipsword-wielding, goop-manipulating warrior, offering a different perspective on the game's world. The developers are also emphasizing a non-violent approach to gameplay, including "vegan fishing" and freeing enslaved creatures.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs were told that "no one" would like one of the RPG's best systems before it launched, lead says: "We didn't care"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's creative director Guillaume Broche revealed that developers at Sandfall Interactive were told their game's unique blend of action and turn-based combat would be disliked by players. Despite these warnings, the team proceeded with their vision, which has since been praised, even winning multiple Game of the Year awards. Broche also commented on the charm of imperfections in games, contrasting them with overly polished but ultimately boring titles.
WRUP: Welcome to Gleepgurp’s Annual Whatever Awards edition
This installment of Gleepgurp's annual awards features host Feldon Snurch complaining about his long-term contract and the bizarre award categories. Staff and community members share their weekend gaming plans, including Pokemon Go, Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, Warframe, and Crimson Desert, while also discussing hobbies they wish they had pursued.
Mortal Shell 2 is the latest game to join the Grand Theft Auto 6 release crush, but I don't think it has much to…
Mortal Shell 2 is set to release on August 20, strategically positioning itself before the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 launch in November. Developer Cold Symmetry aims to differentiate the sequel with a more brutal and aggressive combat system, drawing comparisons to modern Doom games and FromSoftware's style, while also benefiting from high wishlisting numbers on Steam.
Black Flag Resynced's tough combat reminds me of a very unexpected other Assassin's Creed game
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced features challenging combat that draws comparisons to Assassin's Creed Unity, moving away from the series' typical stealth-focused approach. The remake's combat system emphasizes parrying and dodging, with unique mechanics for Edward Kenway that distinguish him from other protagonists like Arno Dorian and Evie Frye.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – Here We Go Again
The Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink introduces new endgame content, including higher difficulty quests and a roguelite mode called Conflux. While the story offers little development, the expansion focuses on engaging gameplay with new playable characters and a weapon "Transcendence" system. The new Chaos difficulty quests and challenging boss fights provide a significant step up in difficulty, making the game feel more complete.
New Zelda-like from Square Enix does what Nintendo didn't in Ocarina of Time, silencing 27 years of Navi trauma
Square Enix's new action-RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, has received a patch allowing players to disable the irritating companion character, Faei. This contrasts with Nintendo's approach to similar companion issues in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which never offered such an option.
The Blood of Dawnwalker director compares the RPG's excellent fantasy combat to Max Payne and Guitar Hero: "Oh…
The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz discusses the RPG's unique combat system, comparing it to Max Payne and Guitar Hero. Rebel Wolves aims for an immersive, reactive combat experience that emphasizes player observation and learning, distinct from the isometric RPGs like Baldur's Gate and Fallout.
Echoes of Aincrad Released
Echoes of Aincrad, an action RPG from Game Studio Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment, is now available for PC and consoles. The game shares a setting with Sword Art Online and is available on Steam for Windows.
Game that looks a lot like Monster Hunter addresses claims that it looks a lot like Monster Hunter
Developers of the upcoming action RPG Monster Fantasy have addressed community claims that their game is too similar to Capcom's Monster Hunter series. While acknowledging Monster Hunter as an inspiration, the developers stated that Monster Fantasy focuses on unique gameplay system interactions and offers a broader experience beyond just hunting, including village building and social elements. They are also taking player feedback seriously and making design adjustments.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s New Transformations Look Nerfed, But That’s Not The Full Story
Bandai Namco revealed new gameplay for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, showcasing changes to its transformation system. Unlike previous titles, transformations now require players to build up power and are on a cooldown timer rather than a Ki meter. This has led to fan speculation about the duration and implementation of these signature power-ups, with the developer yet to provide full clarification.
Final Fantasy 6 is halfway to a remake in this Final Fantasy Tactics mod that took 3 years of work, and it's…
A new mod for Final Fantasy Tactics, titled FF6: Tactics, recreates the scenarios and battles of Final Fantasy 6 within the strategy RPG's gameplay. Developed over three years by modder Conman and a team of contributors, the mod utilizes the original PlayStation 1 version of Final Fantasy Tactics and focuses on a 'battle rush style' experience, assuming players are familiar with Final Fantasy 6's story.
Long-Forgotten PlayStation Exclusive RPG Still Coming, Dev Says
Cygames has confirmed that its PlayStation 4 exclusive action RPG, Project Awakening, is still in development. Company president Koichi Watanabe stated that the game is "steadily progressing" and "really starting to take shape," suggesting it is still some time away from release and unlikely to launch within the current console generation.
Digimon and Granblue Fantasy join this week’s eShop roundup
This week's Nintendo eShop update features new releases like Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, both available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The update also includes classic Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles on Nintendo Switch Online, along with various sales, activities, and music releases.
Hooded Horse spaceship RPG C-Beams isn't just a riff on Blade Runner - it's a "modern version" of one of my favourite childhood space sims
The upcoming spaceship RPG C-Beams from Distant Light Games and Hooded Horse is described as a modern take on classic space simulators like Ambrosia Software's Escape Velocity, while also drawing inspiration from Blade Runner. Players will explore a black hole system as a ship captain, engaging in dogfights, mining, and managing ship handling with realistic physics. The game aims to blend nostalgic elements with modern 2.5D visuals and gameplay mechanics.
Echoes of Aincrad Invites Players To Risk Reality
Echoes of Aincrad, an action RPG inspired by Sword Art Online, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game challenges players to survive a deadly virtual world with no logout option. It features deep character customization, companion systems, and multiple editions including a Deluxe Edition with a post-game expansion and a brutal "Death Game Mode."
