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18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let's rank everything I saw in LA
The author attended Summer Game Fest Play Days and provides a ranked list of 18 games they saw. The article details hands-on and hands-off impressions of various titles, offering brief critiques and release window estimates, with N+ Infinity Times Two topping the list.
Minecraft Dungeons II Blows the Doors of the ARPG Wide Open
Minecraft Dungeons II is set to release on September 29, offering an expanded ARPG experience with a new story, an Overworld map, and enhanced customization options. The game aims for accessibility, making it suitable for both casual players and genre enthusiasts, with robust co-op features for up to four players. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and included with Game Pass.
Friendship-Ruining Chaos Game Hold Your King Launches on Steam with a 20% Release Discount!
The physics-based co-op party game Hold Your King, developed by Next Big Game Studio and published by Joygame Select and UGC90, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features a 20% release discount for a limited time and challenges players to cooperatively carry a king and queen on stretchers through trap-filled courses, testing their coordination and patience.
Romestead Preview – A blast with friends, but a little less so without
Romestead is a new survival game that blends elements of Stardew Valley's aesthetics with Valheim's settlement building and combat, set in a Roman Empire-inspired world. While enjoyable solo, the game truly shines in co-op, where players can form raiding parties and manage their growing settlement together. Currently in Early Access, Romestead offers a fresh setting and deep mechanics, with potential for future improvements in building customization and loot variety.
Demos and Freebies
Spook-A-Boo, a co-op ghost hunting game for 1-4 players, is available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to find and capture ghosts hidden in plain sight using detection and scanning mechanics.
GungHo Online Entertainment Reveals Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2
GungHo Online Entertainment America has announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, an open-world action game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in Spring 2027. The sequel expands on the original's Ninja-Gum Action combat with a new story-driven PvE experience, dungeons, and boss battles, playable solo or in co-op. A playable demo will be available at Anime Expo 2026.
'KERNEL HEARTS' LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2026, UPDATED DEMO COMING TO STEAM NEXT FEST
Ephemera Games announced that Kernel Hearts will launch in September 2026 for PC, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. An updated demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 15th. Kernel Hearts is an action RPG roguelike with 4-player online co-op where players ascend the Tower of Babel to dethrone God.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Nintendo showcased a packed Nintendo Direct presentation featuring numerous game announcements and trailers for the Nintendo Switch 2. Highlights included new titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Stellar Blade, and Xenoblade Genesis, alongside updates and expansions for existing franchises such as Dragon's Dogma 2, Pokémon Pokopia, and Final Fantasy XIV Online.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet Revealed as Switch 2 Exclusive
GungHo Online Entertainment announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, an open-world PvE action game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching in Spring 2027. The sequel expands on the original's combat with new features like weapon attributes and crafting, and introduces a story involving a mysterious stranger and a new planet. The game will support solo and co-op play for up to four players, with a playable demo at Anime Expo 2026.
Big Walk will stroll onto PC, PS5 and Switch 2 in August
Big Walk, a co-op online walking and talking game from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th. The game focuses on players hiking together in an open world, encountering challenges and puzzles, with mechanics like walkie-talkies and megaphones to maintain communication.
Orbitals brings its anime It Takes Two co-op action to Switch 2 in September
Orbitals, an anime-inspired co-op adventure similar to It Takes Two, will launch on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026. Developed by Shapefarm with animation assistance from Studio Massket, the game features two explorers using unique abilities to overcome obstacles and save their home from a cosmic storm. It will include Japanese and English audio dubs and supports GameShare for cross-system play.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
The Nintendo Direct June 2026 broadcast revealed numerous upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Highlights included the official tease of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, new titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and ports of games such as Dragon's Dogma 2 and Devil May Cry 5. Several Xenoblade Chronicles titles are also receiving Switch 2 upgrades, and Kingdom Hearts 4 was shown for the first time.
Open-World Survival Prequel 'Smalland 2 Lost Realms' Announced For Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to the open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds. The new entry is planned for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch and will feature a larger world, deeper progression, creature companionships, and 10-player co-op.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Smalland 2: Lost Realms Announced
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to the miniaturized open-world co-op survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds. Further details about the upcoming title are expected soon.
Cast Outs Announced
Twisted Works has announced Cast Outs, an upcoming urban fantasy action/adventure game featuring true co-op gameplay. The title is slated for release on PC and PlayStation 5, with the release date yet to be announced.
Smalland 2: Lost Realms Revealed – The Tiny Survival Adventure Is Getting Bigger Than Ever
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a prequel to the survival adventure Smalland: Survive the Wilds. Set to launch later this year on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for 2027, the game promises a larger world, deeper progression, and new traversal mechanics built with Unreal Engine 5. It will support up to 10-player co-op and features an enhanced creature taming system.
Smalland 2: Lost Realms announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maximum Entertainment has announced Smalland 2: Lost Realms, a sequel to the miniature-scale open-world survival adventure game, set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The game will feature a larger world, deeper progression, creature companionships, and 10-player co-op, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – Creating New Cosmetics for Master Chief That Honor the Halo Legacy
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, will feature new cosmetic skins for Master Chief, inspired by the series' legacy. These include recreations of the original Mark V armor, a Forerunner-inspired design, and unique themed sets. The game will also offer a rebuilt campaign with modern visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, and network co-op for up to four players, launching July 28, 2026, with early access starting July 23.
Pipes.exe Announced
CRITICAL REFLEX and Moving Pieces have announced Pipes.exe, a co-op horror game that immerses players in the personal computing environment of the 1990s. The game aims to evoke nostalgia for the beige PC era.