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Highlights from Capcom Spotlight 2026 – Dragon’s Dogma, Onimusha, Monster Hunter, and more
Capcom's latest presentation revealed new content for several titles. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection receives a DLC and free update today, while Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion launches October 9 with new areas and features. Onimusha: Way of the Sword, releasing September on PlayStation 5, showcased a new enemy, Dohatsu-ten.
Summer Heats Up with Reveals at Capcom Spotlight
Capcom's Spotlight event revealed new content for several of its franchises. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection received a new DLC, 'Additional Side Story: Rudy,' and a free update adding Royal Monsters. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen was detailed, with an upcoming update to improve performance and add features, and its release date set for October 9, 2026. Onimusha: Way of the Sword showcased a new boss, Dohatsu-ten, and is available for pre-order with a demo playable now. The Resident Evil series celebrated its 30th anniversary with announcements of an upcoming exhibit in Tokyo and a world tour for its symphony concerts.
Emergent history simulation The End of History marks six months in Early Access with its biggest update wave yet, now 30% off in the Steam Summer Sale
The emergent history simulation game The End of History is celebrating six months in Early Access with its largest update wave yet. Developed by Hiroshi Sakakibara under the Tatamibeya name, the game is currently 30% off during the Steam Summer Sale, its deepest discount to date. The update introduces significant improvements to relationships, tactical systems, and the user interface, building upon the game's sandbox strategy RPG foundation.
I've played countless Doom engine games, so believe me when I say this one that combines the FPS with JRPG combat…
End of Starchild, a free standalone game built on the Doom engine by Em Essex, is a highly stylish and fast-paced bullet hell shooter with a surprising JRPG component. The game features distinct levels, a unique save system, and a hidden second game called Sonata, offering significant depth beyond its initial six levels. Despite its challenging nature, it is recommended for its layered design and innovative blend of genres.
A Plague Tale Is Becoming A Top-Tier Assassin’s Creed, And I Love That
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, set to release on August 27 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, is taking the series in a new direction that feels reminiscent of classic Assassin's Creed titles. The prequel focuses on a younger Sophia and incorporates more action-oriented combat and exploration, moving away from the heavy stealth focus of its predecessors. Despite initial concerns, the demo showcased a surprisingly engaging combat system and retained the series' core essence, offering a compelling new experience.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
New Path of Exile 2 update adds yet another skill tree on top of making unique items easier to use in order to "open up a whole bunch of builds" in the action RPG
Path of Exile 2's latest update introduces the Atlas Passive Tree, offering players more customization options for character builds. This update also makes unique items scale with character level, allowing powerful gear to be used earlier in the game. Developer Jonathan Rogers stated this aims to "open up a whole bunch of builds available to play much earlier."
Stupid Never Dies Preview – A Punk Rock Roguelike That Refuses to Play by the Rules
Stupid Never Dies is a punk rock roguelike from debut developer Gptrack50, featuring a blend of hack-and-slash combat, a post-apocalyptic setting, and a unique love story. Players control Davy, an undead hero, navigating monster-filled dungeons with a time limit and a roguelike progression system where Davy grows stronger with each run. The game emphasizes experimentation with combat mechanics like the 'Bite' ability and a Body Hack system for upgrades, allowing players to mix and match monstrous forms and abilities.
Free Play Days – House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire and Assetto Corsa Competizione
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire, and Assetto Corsa Competizione for free from June 25 to June 28. Players can download the games via the Xbox Store and continue playing with limited-time discounts after the event.
Free Play Days – House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire and Assetto Corsa Competizione
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire, and Assetto Corsa Competizione for free from June 25 to June 28. Players can download the games via the Xbox Store and continue playing with limited-time discounts after the event.
CLOCKFALL Releases Its First Early Access Update Today
Rever Games has released the first Early Access update for their Rogue-Lite Action-RPG Clockfall, addressing combat and hitbox refinements, enemy spawning, and economy balance. The update also reveals an initial roadmap for content expansion, including new biomes, enemies, weapons, and spells. The game has achieved a 94% positive review rating on Steam since its launch.
Forget about Ezio, it's the original Assassin's Creed that needs a remake the most
This opinion piece argues that the original Assassin's Creed, rather than more popular sequels, is the most deserving of a remake due to its structural issues and dated mechanics. The author suggests Ubisoft should revisit the series' beginning, drawing parallels to Capcom's successful approach with the Resident Evil franchise, to potentially release a remake by the game's 20th anniversary in 2027.
Flesh Made Fear Is Out Now on PlayStation 5
The survival horror game Flesh Made Fear, developed by Tainted Pact Games, has been released on PlayStation 5 for €17.99. The game features PSX-inspired graphics, fixed and dynamic cameras, limited resources, and a story involving grotesque experiments and occult rituals. It also includes Japanese language support and is published by Assemble Entertainment.
Nintendo Download: Prepare for Sortie with Team Star Fox!
Nintendo has announced its latest eShop updates for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring new releases like Star Fox, DELTARUNE Chapter 5, and Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. The company is also promoting summer sales on digital games and offering a bonus month for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships.
ABSOLUM STRIKES NINTENDO SWITCH 2 PHYSICAL SEPTEMBER 17
The roguelite game Absolum is set to release physically on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, for £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive, Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, the game features fast-paced combat and roguelite progression. Special editions of the original Absolum for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are also available.
Path of Exile 2 just added yet another skill tree, because why the heck not
Grinding Gear Games has released update 0.5.4 for Path of Exile 2, introducing a new Atlas Passive skill tree focused on the Expedition mechanic and the Runes of Aldur seasonal league. The update also adjusts unique items to scale down their granted skills for lower-level characters and adds new unique gloves called The Master's Reach.
Beast of Reincarnation is a Stunning Action-RPG with a Tactical Twist | IGN Preview
Beast of Reincarnation is a new action-RPG from Pokémon developer Game Freak that features a tactical twist. The first two hours suggest a shift from creature collection to combat, following a dynamic duo through its story.
Stranger Than Heaven Hands-on Preview - Intuitive, deeply challenging combat
Stranger Than Heaven, a prequel to the Like a Dragon series from RGG Studio, features a deeply challenging and intuitive combat system that blends elements of Yakuza's melee and Dark Souls' punishing difficulty. The preview highlights the game's intricate combat mechanics, including blocking, dodging, environmental interactions, and a variety of enemy types. The game is set to release on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
FromSoftware parent CEO keeps position following activist investors' disappointment in firm's handling of Elden Ring
Takeshi Natsuno will remain CEO of Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, despite a significant drop in shareholder support. Activist investor group Oasis Management had pushed for his removal, citing concerns over Kadokawa's handling of Elden Ring's success and potential profit leakage. The company has stated it will review its management structure and business plans.
My favourite new roguelike is all about evolution and crabs, and it's celebrating 500k sales with a big update
The action roguelike Everything is Crab has surpassed 500,000 sales and received a significant update titled Evolution 1.1. The update introduces a new evolution called Tracker, a Lick Wounds ultimate for self-healing, and various balance and quality-of-life improvements, including new cosmetics and environmental enhancements.
