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The Last of RAM – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Last of RAM is a fast-paced parkour FPS where players must constantly move through high-security data centers to steal valuable computer memory. The game blends gunplay and melee combat with advanced mobility mechanics like wall-running and sliding, challenging players to make split-second decisions in a satirical techno-dystopian setting. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Demos and Freebies
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess, a 2D action game with metroidvania elements, is now available on Steam for PC (Windows, Linux). The game is set in a 16th-century fantasy world and features cozy pixel art.
Stick Slasher
Stick Slasher is a new game where players must survive against enemies using a sword and shield. The game allows for continued movement even if player arms are severed and on the ground. Controls include A and D for movement.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the publication share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Burn With Me, Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33, Red Dead Redemption, and Jet Lancer being mentioned. Some are taking a break from gaming to focus on other activities or prepare for upcoming events like Next Fest.
Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access
Players who digitally pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will receive early access to the game's campaign starting October 16, 2026. The full game launches on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The campaign follows Private Park during a North Korean invasion and Captain Price's off-book operations.
Sinopsis Primal, Bioskop Trans TV 12 Juni 2026
The 2019 film Primal, starring Nicolas Cage and Kevin Durand, will be broadcast on Bioskop Trans TV on June 12, 2026. The movie follows a hunter who illegally captures a rare white jaguar and must contend with a dangerous escaped prisoner on a container ship.
Dog Man: Bark in Action coming to consoles and PC this fall — MP3s & NPCs
Dog Man: Bark in Action is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this fall. The game features Dog Man and an expanded roster of playable characters, new worlds, and couch co-op. The story follows Dog Man's efforts to stop Dr. Scum from mind-controlling the city's inhabitants.
CONTROL Resonant: Hands-On With This Ambitious Sequel’s Shapeshifting Combat
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant introduces Dylan Faden as the playable protagonist, offering a more kinetic and expressive combat system than its predecessor. Players can customize Dylan's abilities through a variety of shapeshifting melee weapons and special powers, with the game set to release on September 24, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Cockroach Killer 5000 - Free Online Browser Game
Cockroach Killer 5000 is a free, offline browser game developed by happystoner5420 Games, set for release in 2026. This simulation and survival game tasks players with exterminating endless waves of cockroaches using a variety of household weapons and strategic tactics. The game features procedurally generated graphics and audio, offering deep mechanics and endless replayability with a focus on score-chasing and resource management.
The Boys: Trigger Warning PS VR2 - The AmigaGuru Gamer Blog
The Boys VR: Trigger Warning offers an engaging stealth-focused experience on PlayStation VR2, taking around six hours to complete. While the game suffers from occasional framerate issues and bugs, its progression system and visual feedback for new powers are well-executed. The reviewer, who had no prior knowledge of the TV show, found the game to be a solid 7/10 despite some jank and repetitive hacking mini-games.
Co-op Zombie Action 'Zombie Hamsters' Drops Free Demo on Steam
Developer Unigames LLP has released a free playable demo for their upcoming co-op zombie action game, Zombie Hamsters, on Steam. The game allows up to 4 players to control zombie hamsters escaping a laboratory, offering choices between chaotic mayhem or stealthy infiltration. The full release is scheduled for 2027.
Gears of War: E-Day makes up for a 7-year wait with the longest campaign in the entire series
The Coalition has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will feature the longest campaign in the series' history, exceeding 14 hours. This prequel title will explore the origins of the Locust threat and is set to launch later this year for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The developers aim to balance linear mission design with larger explorable areas offering player choice in tackling encounters.
Dog Man: Bark in Action announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Mindscape and Floor 84 Studio have announced Dog Man: Bark in Action, a side-scrolling adventure platformer based on Dav Pilkey's comic books. The game will feature 10 playable characters with unique abilities, 60 levels, and cooperative play. It is set to launch this fall for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Stranger than Heaven hands-on: Harder than Yakuza?
Stranger than Heaven, the latest title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, features a completely new fighting system set in mid-twentieth century Japan. The article suggests the game may be more challenging than the Yakuza series.
Sinopsis Valerian and the City of Thousand Planet di Bioskop Trans TV
The film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, released in 2017, will be broadcast on Bioskop Trans TV on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The science fiction action movie stars Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne as special agents tasked with protecting a galactic metropolis from a dark force. The film is based on the French comic series Valerian and Laureline and was directed by Luc Besson.
Cyber Wraith - Another fantastic speccy game makes an appearance
Sisko_MSX has launched Cyber Wraith, a new sci-fi action game for the ZX Spectrum. Players are tasked with escaping the planet NOIRYS-9, which has been overrun by mechanical constructs controlled by an AI called the Great Cyber. To escape, players must collect 15 Mercuries to power a mythical spacecraft, while managing limited ammunition and navigating exploration blocks.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Hands-On Demo – It’s The Halo You Love, But Even Better
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, offers a hands-on preview of the 'Assault on the Control Room' level. Creative Director Max Szlagor highlights significant visual and gameplay enhancements, including improved AI, expanded vehicle options, and streamlined level design, while preserving the original's core experience. The game launches July 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud, with cross-play and cross-progression support.
Gears Of War: E-Day Is Bigger, Bloodier, And More Ambitious Than We Expected
Gears of War: E-Day, developed by The Coalition and powered by Unreal Engine 5, is shaping up to be a bigger and more ambitious entry in the franchise. The game will feature fluid movement mechanics, large-scale combat arenas, and the longest campaign in the series, estimated at 14 hours. It is set to launch for PC and Xbox Series X|S on October 3.
Devil May Cry 5 Announced for Switch 2, Releases Digitally On June 23
Capcom announced that Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition will be released digitally on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, with a physical version following on August 28. This edition includes all DLC, allowing players to control Nero, Dante, V, and Vergil, and will run at a smooth 60 FPS in both handheld and TV modes.
gen ATLAS Name Has Many Layered Meanings, Says Fumito Ueda
Fumito Ueda, creator of Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian, discussed the layered meanings behind the title of his new game, gen ATLAS. He explained that 'gen' can refer to genesis, genes, or generation, while 'ATLAS' can mean a world map or the first cervical vertebra, a concept reflected in the robot head design. Ueda also noted that gen ATLAS will share more tonal similarities with Shadow of the Colossus due to its balance of action and exploration, rather than The Last Guardian. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release exclusive to the Epic Games Store.
