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Gunmetal Gothic – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Gunmetal Gothic is a co-op action RPG featuring a retro-3D aesthetic and gothic city setting where players fight demonic machines. The game supports solo or up to four-player co-op, with a point-buy loadout system and gear upgrades. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Turok: Origins – A Classic, Arcade-Style Shooter That Celebrates What Shooters Do Best
Turok: Origins is shaping up to be a fun, arcade-style shooter that embraces classic gameplay with dinosaurs, aliens, and big guns. The upcoming title from Saber Interactive will feature both single-player and co-op campaigns, with players choosing from distinct classes like Cougar, Bison, and Raven. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and aims to offer a satisfying shooting experience in short or long play sessions.
New PS5 Game in PS2 Era Action Series Out Now on PlayStation Store
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new co-op, first-person shooter, and roguelite action game, has launched on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Devolver Digital, the game is priced at $19.99, with a 10% discount for PS Plus members until September 7. Early player reception on the PS Store is positive, though Steam reviews are mixed.
Raise Hell In Crimson Moon
Crimson Moon, an action-adventure RPG developed by ProbablyMonsters, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players take on the role of a Nephilim, a human-angel hybrid, defending the city of Gildenarch from demonic forces. The game features replayable missions, character progression, and supports both solo and two-player co-op modes.
Orbitals review - gorgeous anime stylings from breakaway It Takes Two devs only make for a lesser light of the co-op renaissance
Orbitals, a co-op puzzle platformer from former It Takes Two developers, features gorgeous anime stylings and charming characters but ultimately falls short of its inspirations. While the game's presentation and character interactions are endearing, its core gameplay mechanics and narrative feel derivative and lack memorable moments, making it a lesser entry in the co-op genre.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s Online Modes Include Co-op, PvP and 8-Player Limited-Time Sorties
Project Aces revealed details about the online modes for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, including Co-op Assault, Co-op Warfare, and limited-time Scramble and Emergency Sortie missions. The game will feature 4v4 co-op and PvP modes, as well as eight-player battles against Colossal Weapons. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on October 2nd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Two-player anime adventure Orbitals hypes September 3 launch with music video and digital instruction book
The two-player co-op adventure game Orbitals, developed by Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on September 3rd. The developers have released a music video for the opening theme, a website-based digital instruction manual requiring two players, and announced a pop-up merchandise shop in Kyoto. A friend's pass will allow a second player to join for free.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a packed month for new game releases across PC and consoles, with many major titles aiming to avoid the shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6. Highlights include new entries in established franchises like Onimusha and Fire Emblem, alongside anticipated new titles such as Marvel's Wolverine and Silent Hill: Townfall.
Early access sandbox Everwind unveils its next major update: Winds of Creation & Beyond
The early access sandbox game Everwind is set to receive its next major update, 'Winds of Creation & Beyond,' in the latter half of September. This update will introduce the Bandit faction, a Steamer Localizer, new items and enemies, and a significant focus on the Sandbox mode, aiming to provide players with more creative freedom.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition Review | TheXboxHub
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition offers a chance to revisit a forgotten 2011 action RPG. While the remaster shows its age visually and in gameplay pacing, its earnest Tolkien-esque story and enjoyable hack-and-slash combat make it a worthwhile nostalgic trip.
All the key details on HoYo's co-op monster slayer Nodusfall
HoYoverse's upcoming co-op action RPG, Nodusfall, is set to feature dark fantasy elements and monster hunting gameplay, drawing comparisons to Elden Ring and Monster Hunter. The game will not feature character gacha mechanics, with all characters obtained through story progression, though cosmetic monetization is being considered. Nodusfall is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to launch after Petit Planet and Honkai: Nexus Anima, potentially in 2028.
Nodusfall isn't Elden Ring, Monster Hunter or a typical HoYoverse game—it's something very different
HoYoverse's new co-op action game, Nodusfall, deviates from the company's typical gacha model, focusing instead on role-based classes and intense combat inspired by games like Elden Ring and Monster Hunter. While character acquisition won't rely on random draws, cosmetic monetization is being considered. The game features distinct character combat styles and large-scale boss battles, with no release date announced yet.
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Day One: The Biggest Reveals, Trailers and Games You Need to Know About | Invision Game
Xbox's Gamescom 2026 Day One showcase featured numerous reveals, including the Xbox Series X25 25th Anniversary Collection, new gameplay for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Persona 4 Revival, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Microsoft also announced its 'Disc to Digital' initiative, allowing physical game owners to claim digital entitlements. Several new titles like Dumpster Gang, Chosen by Odin, Exterminauts, and Gravhounds were also highlighted, alongside updates for Forza Horizon 6.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement försenas till 2027
Koji Igarashi's Castlevania-like sequel, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has been delayed from its original 2024 release to 2027. While in the final stages of development, the team requires more time to ensure the game's quality. The title is set in 16th-century England and will feature split-screen co-op.
Gravhounds Revealed: Co-op Chaos with Bio-Engineered Dogs in Space
Gravhounds, the debut title from independent studio Octopus Panic, has been revealed and will launch into Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 2, 2026, also available day one with Xbox Game Pass. The co-op game features players as bio-engineered dogs working together to salvage alien worlds, build infrastructure, and survive hostile environments using a gravity-manipulating tool. The developers, who have prior experience on franchises like Halo and Battlefield, aim to create a systemic experience where player choices and emergent gameplay lead to unpredictable challenges.
New trailer released for Earth Defense Force 5 on Nintendo Switch 2
D3 Publisher has released a new trailer and opened pre-orders for Earth Defense Force 5 on Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to launch on October 8, 2026. The game is an alien invasion simulator featuring hordes of monsters, giant bugs, and mechs, with online co-op for up to 4 players and local split-screen support.
Turok: Origins Showcases Immersive Gameplay In New Gamescom Showcase
Turok: Origins showcased its gameplay at Gamescom, highlighting features like its Primal Forms class system inspired by Native American lore. The game features a blend of traditional and futuristic weapons, terrifying dinosaurs, and challenging bosses, with co-op capabilities for fighting alongside friends.
Amid the friendslop renaissance, $5 co-op fishing game hits 370,000 peak players on Steam in 5 days
The indie co-op fishing game How to Fish has achieved a peak of 373,971 players on Steam within five days of its launch. Developed and self-published by Dazed Games, the game's success is highlighted by its player count more than doubling the all-time peak of another popular co-op title, Peak.
Cozy co-op sandbox Aloft’s Discovery & Ancestry update is live with new biomes, farming, and more
The 'Discovery & Ancestry' update for the co-op sandbox game Aloft is now available, introducing new biomes, farming mechanics, and a wind spirit companion. This update also includes a significant game engine upgrade to Unity 6, alongside a revamped user interface and progression systems. Players will need to start a new world to experience all the new content, though character progression and home islands can be carried over.
Poppy Playtime studio reveals its next survival horror game, and this time it's co-op
Mob Entertainment, the studio behind Poppy Playtime, has announced its next game, Escape from Playtime. This new title is a co-op survival horror experience for 1-4 players, set to enter early access on Steam. Players will take on the role of Smiling Critters, scavenging materials and solving puzzles while evading factory dangers and a mysterious voice.
