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EMBARK ON A TIME-SPANNING JOURNEY IN THE ADVENTURES OF ELLIOT: THE MILLENNIUM TALES, AVAILABLE NOW
SQUARE ENIX has launched The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG developed by Team Asano, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a duo, Elliot and Faie, traversing four ages of the world Philabieldia, with customizable weapons and Faie's magic abilities. A free demo is available, and a Collector's Edition can be purchased exclusively through the Square Enix Store.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Adds 60fps Option, Photo Mode, and More in Promised PS5 Patch
A new patch for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition on PlayStation 5, launching July 9th, will add a 60fps performance mode, a photo mode, and Terriermon Assistant as a playable character. The creature-taming RPG, which launched over eight months ago, was previously capped at 30fps.
How The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Balances Exploration, Combat, and Discovery
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from Square Enix, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC on June 18. The game features a blend of exploration, combat with customizable weapons and magicite, and discovery-driven gameplay, following the adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion Faie on a journey across time and space. Tips for players include utilizing Faie for scouting, mastering the block mechanic, experimenting with weapon switching, and breaking environmental objects for loot.
Sisters of Solitude Announced
Developer and publisher nanonimo has announced Sisters of Solitude, an adventure RPG set to release on PC via Steam this year. The game pays tribute to 8-bit classics from the 1980s and 1990s with throwback gameplay.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Team Outlines New Features and Excitement for Nintendo Switch 2 - NintendoFuse
Developers Tetsuya Fukuhara and Sanshiro Hidaka discuss the upcoming expansion "Endless Ragnarok" for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, detailing new story content, playable characters, expanded combat systems, and progression features. The expansion aims to add 20-30 hours of playtime and will be available on July 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a focus on enhancing accessibility and player expression.
Brave the Wild Lands: Endure the Fury of Nemesis in Titan Quest II’s Biggest Update Yet
Titan Quest II has received its largest update yet, titled "The Wild Lands," which introduces Nemesis, the Goddess of Retribution, as a new antagonist. The update expands the game world with new environments, enemies, and boss fights, while also increasing the level cap to 55 and adding new passive skills and relics for character customization. The Wild Lands update is available now for the action RPG.
The new RPG for Sword Art Online feels shockingly close to the legendary anime, and the demo is topping Steam Next Fest…
The Steam Next Fest demo for Echoes of Aincrad, an upcoming action RPG based on the Sword Art Online anime, is performing well, ranking third in popularity. While the game impressively captures the look and feel of a full-dive MMO, the demo's combat and world design show cracks, with attacks feeling staccato and enemies lacking depth.
Brave the Wild Lands: Endure the Fury of Nemesis in Titan Quest II’s Biggest Update Yet
THQ Nordic has released the 'The Wild Lands' update for Titan Quest II, which is currently in Early Access. This significant update introduces new areas like ancient ruins and swamps, new enemies including boarmen and centaurs, and challenging boss fights against Nemesis. The level cap has been raised to 55, with new passive skills and relics available for character optimization.
Nintendo Download: 18th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Observer: System Redux, and Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. Additionally, EA SPORTS FC 26 is available for a limited-time trial for Nintendo Switch Online members.
GTA and Crazy Taxi collide in Steam Next Fest's biggest isekai surprise
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a unique Steam Next Fest demo that blends Grand Theft Auto-style vehicular chaos with Crazy Taxi-like delivery mechanics. Players use a delivery truck to cause havoc and earn experience points for a resurrected corporate marketer, Carissa, in a fantasy world. Developed by Strange Scaffold, the game features a clash between its dark premise and cutesy anime presentation, with driving action that also draws comparisons to The Simpsons Hit & Run.
GRIME II arrives at retail on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series as the Definitive Edition on September 15, 2026
Microids announced that GRIME II Definitive Edition will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on September 15, 2026. Developed by Clover Bite and published by Kwalee, this retail version includes the base game, a reversible inlay, boss cards, and a mini poster world map. GRIME II is a Metroidvania where players absorb enemy forms to gain abilities and explore a surreal world.
Crimson Moon Marries Diablo and Dark Souls for a Bloody, Breezy Good Time | IGN Preview
Crimson Moon aims to blend elements of Diablo and Dark Souls, focusing on engaging combat with potential roguelike and loot mechanics. Developer Probably Monsters hopes to create a compelling experience that, while not entirely novel, offers a satisfying gameplay loop.
Nintendo Download: Four Ages, One Mission
Nintendo's latest download update features new releases like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Observer: System Redux for Nintendo Switch. The update also highlights Father's Day game recommendations, pre-orders for Devil May Cry 5, and a Game Trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Additionally, promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships and various eShop sales are detailed.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII Welcomes Sandrone's Return as a New 5-Star Playable Character!
HoYoverse announced Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII, "Sunny Summer Fontinalia," launching July 1, which will introduce Sandrone as a new 5-star playable character and a permanent new moon region for exploration. The update also features a new Cryo-Electro reaction called Stellar-Conduct and various in-game events, including the Fontinalia Film Festival. Genshin Impact is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, Android, and iOS.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Theodora Will Use Gambits
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed Theodora, a playable protagonist in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set to release on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Theodora is the young queen of the Saramis Kingdom, wielding the Mahamadu's Spear and utilizing Gambits, a combat mechanic involving AoE attacks and healing through Battalions. The character is voiced by Minami Takayama in Japanese.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok hands-on report, demo available today
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, an expansion for the action RPG, is set to launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The expansion introduces a new story arc, playable characters, the Summon battle mechanic, a new quest difficulty called Chaos, and a solo endgame mode called the Conflux. A playable demo of the base game is available now on the PlayStation Store.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – The Next Great HD-2D Adventure?
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from Claytechworks and Square Enix, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a unique HD-2D visual style, real-time combat, and a story spanning a thousand years, differentiating itself from previous titles like Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.
A demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is out now
Cygames has released a demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, the upcoming DLC and expanded release for their action RPG. The demo is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring content from the original game and multiplayer quests. The full DLC, launching July 9th, adds new endgame content, story quests, and a roguelite mode.
Don't Miss Granblue Fantasy: Relink a Second Time Around, Endless Ragnarok PS5 Demo Out Now
A new demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is now available on PlayStation 5. This expanded re-release of the 2024 action RPG features new characters, an endgame, and gameplay updates. The demo includes a portion of the main story and several quests that can be played solo or online, with rewards transferable to the full game releasing July 9th.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle review
The "In The Jungle" DLC for Dave the Diver offers a substantial amount of new content, including spearfishing, restaurant management, and exploration in a remote village. This expansion adds over 25 hours of gameplay with new bosses, characters, and mechanics like turn-based combat and a Stardew Valley-like perspective for the surface world. The DLC is praised for its charm, surprising depth, and value at $10.
