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Control Resonant is how video games should be done
Control Resonant, developed by Remedy Entertainment, blends familiar RPG elements like skill trees and resource gathering with unique gameplay mechanics such as wall-running combat and surreal environmental design. The game stars Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother, as an antihero navigating a distorted New York, and aims to push the boundaries of typical triple-A game design with creative risks.
I've spent over 25 hours in Gothic Remake—here are my top 20 quick tips to survive The Colony
This guide offers over 20 tips for surviving the challenging early game of Gothic Remake. It covers combat strategies, resource management, NPC interaction, and essential skills to help players navigate the harsh environment of The Colony. The article emphasizes the game's difficulty and the importance of careful progression.
1348 Ex Voto Now Available Physically for PlayStation 5
Meridiem announced that the physical editions of 1348 Ex Voto are now available for PlayStation 5. Developed by Sedleo and digitally published by Dear Villagers, the game is a 3rd-person cinematic action-adventure set in medieval Italy. Two editions, Limited and Golden, are offered, including the base game and additional downloadable content and physical extras.
Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Highlights Brutal Combat, Extensive Gore and Jean Grey
Insomniac Games showcased brutal combat and extensive gore in Marvel's Wolverine, highlighting Logan's Berserker Rage and regenerative abilities. The game features an original story inspired by the comics, with Jean Grey assisting Logan in his quest to confront villains like the Reavers, Omega Red, and Sabertooth across various locations. Marvel's Wolverine is set to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on September 15th.
Silent Hill: Townfall launches in September
Silent Hill: Townfall is set to launch on September 24th for PC and PlayStation 5. Developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, the psychological horror game features a first-person perspective, stealth, combat, and narrative-driven puzzles.
Insomniac Games' Wolverine looks comically violent
The first gameplay trailer for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine showcases extremely violent melee combat. The trailer highlights the game's bloody and visceral fighting mechanics.
All the Top Bows Ranked (and Where to Get Them) – Expert Game Reviews
This guide ranks the best bows available in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, detailing their power, draw speed, and where to acquire them. It emphasizes the importance of matching the right bow and arrows to Henry's stats and combat situation for optimal effectiveness.
Ready, Set, Grow! Demo for Multiplayer Gardening Combat Game Planted! Now Available on Steam.
The multiplayer gardening combat game Planted! has released a demo on Steam, available now for PC players. Developed by Cloth Cat Games and published by Curveball Games, the demo features two levels showcasing cooperative and competitive horticultural arena combat. Planted! is also slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
MegaGum Revealed as a Bubble-Punk 3D Platformer From N-Zone
Independent developer N-Zone has unveiled MegaGum, a new 3D bubble-punk platformer featuring platforming, environmental puzzles, light combat, and a story-driven exploration. Players control Uja, a young girl searching for her missing parents within a factory powered by a substance called Gum, aided by a sentient gummy creature named Minigum. The game emphasizes gum-powered traversal abilities and dual character gameplay, though a release window has not yet been announced.
Fallout 76 to add intrigue to exploration with its Infestations update
Fallout 76 is set to receive a new update called Infestations on June 2nd, 2026, which will introduce small, discoverable events designed to encourage exploration. These events will feature groups of monsters protecting a boss and offer a chance to acquire unique 4-star legendary items. The update will also add the Deathclaw as a camp pet.
Cliff Kingdom – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cliff Kingdom is an upcoming action-adventure game where players control Mothboy, a lightkeeper tasked with restoring a lighthouse and saving an underground realm from chaos. The game features exploration through interconnected biomes, wall and ceiling climbing mechanics, and a multifunctional lantern. Players will engage in precise combat against various creatures and ancient machines, with a scrapbook filling with lore and bestiary entries as they progress. A beta playtest sign-up is currently available.
Legacy Of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review
This review of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered highlights the game's baffling story and aged combat system, while praising the new camera controls and engaging puzzles. The game, developed and published by Crystal Dynamics, is available on PC and offers a stark contrast between its improved camera and its still-unsatisfying combat.
Yes, 007 First Light's tutorial really is a whole 3 hours of training montage and agent bonding time
007 First Light features an unusually long tutorial segment, totaling approximately three hours of gameplay. This guide breaks down the main tutorial missions, including 'Against The Odds,' 'The Needle's Eye,' 'A New Home,' and 'A Night Out,' detailing their approximate completion times and content.
Tides of Annihilation Hands-On Event Set for This Summer
Eclipse Glow Games has announced that Tides of Annihilation will host its first hands-on event this summer, allowing players to experience its Neo-Medieval combat. The studio is collaborating with Unreal Engine and NVIDIA to improve visual fidelity and performance, with support for DLSS and path tracing planned for PC. Specific details regarding dates, locations, and platform requirements for the event will be shared later.
007 First Light Tacsim explained
The Tacsim mode in 007 First Light, also known as the Immersive Agent Training and Tactical Simulator, offers players optional stealth and combat challenges, as well as training tutorials. Completing these challenges unlocks gadgets, weapons, and suits, and raises the player's clearance level. IO Interactive has confirmed future content updates for the mode, including new race tracks.
The sequel to one of my favorite survival games doesn't just respawn you back at home when you die: that'd be…
Outward 2, the sequel to the challenging survival RPG, features a unique death mechanic where players don't simply respawn at home but wake up in an unknown location with potential injuries. The preview highlights the game's unforgiving nature, lack of quest markers, and the importance of careful preparation and strategic combat, contrasting it with typical survival game mechanics.
Not Dead Yet news - Paramelancholia
The developer of Dry Meadow announced that a demo will be released in a few weeks, followed by an Early Access launch on Steam in late June. The demo will feature the first level, showcasing core gameplay elements like exploration, combat, a day/night cycle, and crafting. The game is set in the universe of Paramelancholia but takes place in a near-contemporary setting.
TankBound - Free Online Browser Game
TankBound is a free online browser shooter game featuring intense combat mechanics and mission-based gameplay. Players must destroy hostile tanks, use cover, and upgrade their vehicles with earned currency. The game includes a 60-mission campaign with boss battles, an unlockable Endless Mode, and a Level Creator.
Sword Art Online Game Echoes of Aincrad Trailer Shows Avatar Creation, Combat, and Partners
Bandai Namco released a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, showcasing avatar creation, partner systems, and combat mechanics. The game, set to launch on July 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, aims to provide an MMORPG experience distinct from the main series' focus on Kirito and Asuna.
Type Soul Horizon Essence – Horizon Core Guide
This guide explains the Type Soul Horizon Essence, also known as the Horizon Core, which unlocks the 'Flashing Lights' ability. The ability is significantly more powerful when True Pierce is activated, which requires specific Kendo skill tree moves. The Horizon Essence is a Universal type, meaning it is not race-locked, and can be obtained by winning Ranked matches, Soul Wars, King of the World, and Culling Games.
