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Samson släpps onsdag – se lanseringstrailern
The Swedish action game Samson: A Tyndalston Story, the debut title from Liquid Swords founded by Christofer Sundberg (known for Avalanche Studios and the Just Cause series), is set to release on April 8th. A new launch trailer showcases combat and car chases with a more serious tone. The game will be available on PC.
Ninjora Echoes dropping on Nintendo Switch this week
Ninjora Echoes, a 2D platformer developed by Bug-Studio and published by Ratalaika Games, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on April 10, 2026. The game features Hiko, a young ninja who uses shadow clones to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and save his village from the monk Doku.
"Hyakki Fantasia Mini-Game Selection Vol. 1" to be released on Nintendo Switch on April 15, 2026! / HypnosisSoft
HypnosisSoft will release "Hyakki Fantasia Mini-Game Selection Vol. 1" on Nintendo Switch on April 15, 2026. This collection features five distinct mini-games, including a picture matching puzzle, a sorting game, an obstacle course, an orb fusion experiment, and a connect-the-dots style game. Players can collect "Magic Stones" to unlock story fragments from various time periods and dimensions.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review - Braindead Holiday | TechStomper
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a cooperative shooter that offers fast-paced, vehicle-based combat and an engaging gameplay loop of managing zombie waves and upgrading weapons. While the story and characters are weak, the core mechanics and exploration keep players invested. The game is available on PC.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 6, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of April 6, 2026. Highlights include the turn-based RPG musical 'People of Note' and the space exploration game 'Starfield' for PlayStation 5. Other notable releases span genres like casual simulation, action-platformer, action-adventure, and city-building across PC and multiple consoles.
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot Review | TheXboxHub
Aerial_Knight's DropShot is a stylish action shooter where players free-fall and shoot enemies mid-air. Developed by Neil Jones, the game features 50 stages with boss battles and a focus on aerial combat, though it may become repetitive for some players. The game is available on Xbox and through Game Pass.
Inkling Cats: Beneath The Dreams Launches On Xbox
Inkling Cats: Beneath The Dreams, a roguelike RPG from Linked Rooms Games and Brainium Games, has launched on Xbox Series X|S for £12.49. The game features fast-paced combat, creative freedom, and a world shaped by imagination, offering a unique experience with local co-op options.
Joe Musashi Takes on Majima, Death Adder & Dr. Eggman - SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains DLC & Free Update Patch Available Now!
The SEGA Villains Stage DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is now available on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. This DLC allows players to face off against Death Adder from Golden Axe, Goro Majima from Like a Dragon/Yakuza, and Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog. A free update patch also adds a new 'Hardcore Mode' and various gameplay adjustments.
New Dead by Daylight Publishers Game "It Has My Face" Leaves Early Access With Discount
NightByte Games and Behaviour Interactive announced that their game, It Has My Face, is leaving early access with a 20 percent discount, maintaining its $10 price point. The update includes two new final chapters, new monsters, mutators, environments, and an expanded eight-player multiplayer mode with Team Deathmatch and Free for All options. Dead by Daylight players who participated in testing will receive exclusive banners.
Next TMNT Game Is Coming Very Soon, Lets You Lift Weights And Eat Pizza In VR
The new virtual reality game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire State, developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, is set to release on April 30 for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico platforms. Priced at $25, the game allows players to embody the turtles, engage in combat with iconic weapons, utilize gadgets, and experience a parkour system, all while enjoying pizza and lifting weights in VR. The story takes place after Shredder's demise, with players fighting new villains to reclaim the city.
Prime Video's top 10 shows and the 3 you need on your watchlist right now (April 3–April 5)
This guide highlights the top 10 shows currently trending on Prime Video, with a special focus on the top three: Invincible, Scarpetta, and Young Sherlock. The list features a variety of genres including animation, crime drama, and action, with other notable mentions like Fallout and Jury Duty.
Motorslice Gets A New First Look Trailer | Console Creatures
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio have released a new ten-minute first look trailer for their upcoming parkour adventure game, Motorslice. Narrated by Kira Buckland, the trailer showcases the protagonist P, who uses a motorized chainsaw sword to climb an ancient tower, defeat machines, and survive. Motorslice is set to release in May 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Nintendo Download: 2nd April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox!, Content Warning, Haste, and People of Note, alongside several game bundles and other individual releases across multiple genres.
Don’t Blink - This VR Shooter Gets Intense Fast
JollyCo has released a new trailer for their upcoming VR shooter, Sugar Madness, showcasing its fast-paced, physically reactive gameplay. The game emphasizes quick reflexes, strategic positioning, and environmental interaction in a stylized, candy-inspired world. Sugar Madness will feature both solo and co-op modes and is available to wishlist now.
Invincible VS Preview – Fast, Bloody Action True to the Series
Invincible VS is a 2D fighting game based on the Invincible comic book and animated series, featuring 16 playable characters at launch. The game offers accessible auto-combos for newcomers and a high skill ceiling for experienced players, with brutal combat and ultimate moves that stay true to the source material. It is scheduled for release on April 30 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
BOMMY – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
BOMMY is an upcoming multiplayer party game where up to eight players control bunnies that use explosives to defeat each other in chaotic matches. The game will feature local and online multiplayer modes, a campaign, over 250 unlockable cosmetics, and a level editor planned for the future. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April: Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
PlayStation Plus members will receive Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream as their monthly games from April 7 to May 4. Lords of the Fallen is an action RPG set in a world of the living and dead, while Tomb Raider I-III Remastered offers upgraded graphics and new challenge modes for the classic adventures. Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is a co-op action game where players must fix a fractured timeline.
Starship Troopers: Extermination Turns Bug Slime into Shine in New Live Event
Starship Troopers: Extermination is launching a limited-time live event called Operation Stalwart Sanitation. Players are tasked with cleaning up bug slime and battlefields on Valaka using a new experimental weapon, the XU-9 'Spitshine'.
What Paramount+ Is Releasing in Early 2026
Paramount+ is set to release a diverse slate of films and series in early 2026, featuring 15 titles that include established franchises, new originals, and curated collections. The lineup spans genres from crime dramas like The Godfather Trilogy and action films like Old Guy to comedies like Can You Keep a Secret? and reality shows like Canada Shore. Notable releases also include new seasons of Dreaming Whilst Black and Landman, alongside special collections celebrating Black Voices and romance.
Review - Super Meat Boy 3D (Switch 2) | WayTooManyGames
Super Meat Boy 3D successfully transitions the series' challenging gameplay into a 3D format, offering a motivating experience despite difficult levels and boss battles. The game provides a mostly smooth experience, encouraging players to keep trying even when levels feel impossible.
