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The Blood of Dawnwalker packs a Witcher-sized story into a 30-day package
The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves with former CD Projekt RED talent, offers a Witcher-sized narrative experience with a 30-day in-game time limit tied to player actions. Players control Coen, who becomes a vampire by night, navigating a world with branching quests and multiple endings. The game features a directional combat system and will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3.
In The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Vampire Story, Death Is Not Always The End | Preview
Rebel Wolves' upcoming action-RPG, Blood of Dawnwalker, will feature a narrative where player choices have significant consequences, including potentially betraying allies. The game aims to balance different quest approaches and their outcomes, allowing for a story where even negative actions are acceptable.
Echoes of Aincrad Death Game Mode – One Save File. No Respawn.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has revealed the Death Game Mode for Echoes of Aincrad, an action RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. This mode features one save file and no respawns, where dying in the game means dying in real life. Echoes of Aincrad launches July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Steam Machine review - it's all about the games you play
The Steam Machine offers a premium hardware design with a slick SteamOS interface ideal for living room gaming, but its high price and performance limitations hinder its appeal. While capable of 1080p gaming and some 4K upscaling, it struggles with demanding titles and ray tracing, making it a niche product for specific game types and users.
This action RPG's more-with-more-on-top excess is as fun as expansion design gets
The Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink offers a fun, high-intensity experience that builds upon the base game's action RPG mechanics. It introduces new difficulty tiers, characters, and the roguelite-inspired Conflux mode, which provides varied challenges and rewards without requiring excessive min-maxing. The expansion successfully adds meaningful content for returning players, focusing on enjoyable progression and engaging gameplay loops.
Game Pass Levels Up Again With Gears Reloaded, Palworld 1.0 And More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0 and the definitive remaster of Gears of War: Reloaded. Subscribers can also look forward to Winds of Arcana: Ruination and Tamashika. These additions span various genres and platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud gaming.
Online Fantasy ARPG Farever’s Nightling Invasion Content Update Launches July 15
Shiro Games is launching the first major update for its online fantasy action RPG Farever, titled 'The Nightling Invasion,' on July 15 for PC via Steam Early Access. This update introduces new mechanics like demonic Rifts, a new region called Ramburg, world events for up to 15 players, and raises the level cap to 25. Game Director Quentin Lapeyre stated that the team plans to continue expanding the game's world with more updates throughout 2026.
Xbox has lost five studios – so who is left to make new video games?
Xbox has undergone significant layoffs, impacting approximately 3,200 staff members and leading to five studios divesting from the company. Xbox leadership aims to refocus on core franchises and expand its daily audience to over a billion people through its services. The article details the remaining studios, their current projects, and their future prospects under this new strategy.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
10 gorgeous indies to check out in July 2026
This article highlights ten indie games scheduled for release in July 2026 across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The featured titles span various genres including literary experiences, supernatural life-sims, time-bending roguelikes, puzzle adventures, 3D platformers, rhythm visual novels, sci-fi deckbuilders, action RPGs, and cozy plant shop simulations.
Games Inbox: Is the Xbox doomed to failure?
Readers express concerns about the future of Xbox, citing recent studio closures and a reliance on aging franchises like Halo and Gears of War. The discussion also touches on the shift towards digital-only games, the impact on game preservation, and the potential for companies like Sony to influence Kickstarter campaigns.
Blades of Mirage – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Blades of Mirage, an isometric action RPG inspired by Southeast Asian mythology, is entering an open beta. Players control Mira, who uses water-based abilities to fight corrupted creatures and explore ancient ruins. The game features a mix of melee and ranged combat, intricate puzzles, and diverse island environments.
10 Best Games of 2026 So Far
This article ranks the top 10 video games released in the first half of 2026. Titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Forza Horizon 6 are highlighted for their innovative gameplay, compelling stories, and impressive visuals. The list also features LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Pragmata, Saros, Nioh 3, 007 First Light, and Pokémon Pokopia.
Cronos: Lazarus Showcases New Gameplay and Story Details In Its Latest Trailer
The latest trailer for Cronos: Lazarus offers new details on the Pathfinder's story and gameplay mechanics, including teleportation and decoy abilities. The expansion aims to be a worthy addition to the base game and potentially set foundations for future content.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced vs Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Which Vision of AC Actually Works?
This article compares Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced with Assassin's Creed Shadows, examining whether a return to the franchise's roots is beneficial. It contrasts the RPG elements and open-world structure of Shadows with the more focused, classic Assassin's Creed experience potentially offered by Resynced, highlighting differences in combat, stealth, and traversal.
Com2uS Holdings Opens Google Play and Apple App Store Pre-Registration for Stylish Action RPG, ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD
Com2uS Holdings has opened pre-registration for its action RPG, ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD, on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The game features real-time Battle Suit switching and is set for a global launch in the second half of the year. A global Creator Program has also been launched to foster community engagement.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Switch 2 Review
This review assesses Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, praising its performance with a stable 60 FPS in both handheld and docked modes. The port includes all original DLC and updates, offering a comprehensive experience despite being a port of an older title. While lacking ray tracing found on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the game maintains crisp visuals and excellent sound design, making it a strong recommendation for newcomers.
Shard Squad launches on consoles on July 30!
Shard Squad, a Brazilian bullet heaven game published by Nuntius Games, will launch on consoles on July 30, 2026, following its PC debut. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It features a squad-based combat system with elemental creatures, strategic combinations, and over 20 hours of story content.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer – Cygames’ RPG incoming for Nintendo Switch 2
Cygames has released a launch trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, an expanded version of the action RPG coming to Nintendo Switch 2. This new version includes additional content, an exclusive local co-op mode, and features like party-based attacks and summons. The game launches on July 7 and offers a variety of co-op quests and challenges.
Shardpunk Review | TheXboxHub
Shardpunk is a challenging strategy RPG with survival and resource management elements, set in a grim steampunk world. Players control a squad of four, balancing tactical turn-based combat with bunker management between missions. While enjoyable, the game suffers from a major bug affecting the Quick Resume function on Xbox Series X|S, which can render levels unfinishable.
