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PowerWash Simulator 2 getting Barbie Pack DLC
FuturLab has announced a new downloadable content pack for PowerWash Simulator 2, titled the Barbie Pack, which will be released in late 2026. The DLC will allow players to clean various Barbie-themed locations and items, featuring five new levels and cooperative play options. The pack will be priced at $7.99.
Unique PS5 RPG Party Game Gets Free Demo on PlayStation Store
A free demo for the chaotic 4-player RPG party game, The Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, the demo features a 'Super-Spicy mode' and allows players to experience core gameplay mechanics like earning experience, acquiring equipment, and cooperative boss battles. The full game is set to launch on November 11, 2026.
FZ Play trotsar rymdstormen i Orbitals
The article previews Orbitals, a two-player cooperative puzzle platformer set on a decaying space station during a cosmic storm. The game emphasizes collaboration with puzzles and challenges requiring both players to succeed, featuring a distinct retro-futuristic art style inspired by 80s and 90s Japanese anime.
Age Twisters is a genuinely charming co-op game hoping to bridge the generation divide - and one of my loveliest surprises at Gamescom
Age Twisters is a charming cooperative puzzle game from Piccolo Studios that aims to bridge the generation gap. Players control a grandfather and granddaughter who can change their age at will, using unique abilities tied to each stage to solve puzzles. The game features a lighthearted story and vibrant visuals, offering a refreshing change of pace from more violent titles.
Farhaven is a cozy co-op ‘FriendMO’ sandbox that promises a private world of shared adventure
Farhaven is a new isometric sandbox game described as a 'FriendMO' that emphasizes cooperative play for up to 15 players. Developed by Dragon Snacks Games, the title allows friends to share progression in activities like house decoration, town building, crafting, farming, and dungeon delving. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam, with a Kickstarter campaign planned.
Discover the Secrets Waiting Inside Norček Industries in We Were Here Tomorrow
We Were Here Tomorrow, developed by Total Mayhem Games, is set to launch for Xbox Series X in October. The cooperative puzzle game will feature asymmetric puzzles, time-swapping mechanics, and a retro-futuristic setting within the mysterious Norček Industries facility. Players will need to communicate effectively to overcome challenges and uncover the truth behind the facility's research.
1001 Threads of Mizan takes players on a flying carpet ride
MBC Game Studio's upcoming title, 1001 Threads of Mizan, offers a unique Arabian fantasy setting inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. The action game features three heroes battling an ancient jinn king, with a distinctive flying carpet mechanic used for both traversal and combat. While playable solo, the game is best experienced cooperatively and is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
How To Play Bumpy Flight
This guide explains the core mechanics of Bumpy Flight, a game where players manage passengers and fly a plane to a destination. It covers pre-flight tasks like loading luggage and boarding passengers, in-flight duties such as managing passenger needs and flying the aircraft, and how to handle in-game events like turbulence and engine failures. The guide also offers tips for effective job delegation and preparation.
We Are So Cooked heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
1312 Interactive and Dwarven Brothers have confirmed that the physics-stealth game We Are So Cooked will be released on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game challenges up to four players to discreetly dispose of a body while avoiding onlookers, security, and environmental hazards.
Backroom Cleaners – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Backroom Cleaners is a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter where up to four players act as corporate agents to clear hostile entities from shifting layers of the backrooms. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience securing zones, eliminating threats, and venturing into more hazardous areas, earning new skills and specializing in different roles. Teamwork and build experimentation are emphasized to overcome escalating dangers.
2026’s Best Horror Game Isn’t Even A Horror Game
The cooperative puzzle-adventure game Big Walk, despite lacking traditional horror elements like combat or fail states, evokes fear through its day-night cycle and emphasis on player-driven mishaps. The article draws parallels to The Blair Witch Project, highlighting how the anxiety stems from being lost, poor communication, and the fear of the unknown, rather than jump scares. Ultimately, the game's design encourages teamwork and problem-solving to overcome these unsettling situations.
Fina omdömen för Morrowind-inspirerade The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, an action RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, has launched in early access. Developed by Nervelabs, the game features cooperative play for up to six players, including local split-screen. Initial player reviews on Steam are very positive, though some bugs are present.
NightRunner Gets General Release Date for 2027
Independent German studio 314 Arts announced that their upcoming game, NightRunner, will be released in 2027, with a public playtest scheduled for September. The game is set in a solar apocalypse where players must collect loot, overcome challenges, and protect their train while escaping. Inspired by Escape from Tarkov, NightRunner features cooperative gameplay across four distinct modes: Train Jobs, Transition Jobs, Dungeons, and Endless survival.
Orbitals dev explains why the team ditched single-player and went multiplayer only
Orbitals game director Jakob Lundgren explained the decision to make the game exclusively multiplayer, scrapping a planned single-player mode. He stated that a two-player only focus was necessary to create a truly cooperative experience where players must rely on each other. Orbitals is set to release on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026.
You can now play the secret best immersive sim in coop thanks to this mod
A new mod called Prey Coop allows up to 16 players to experience Arkane Studios' immersive sim Prey together on PC. The mod synchronizes campaign progression, story choices, and world physics, though it is still in alpha with some known issues. This unofficial addition enables cooperative play for a game traditionally designed for solo experiences.
Arc Raiders' next major update will present players with a 'new high-level challenge' with a frozen map and arcs which will 'challenge the ways you've learned to move'
Embark Studios has detailed the upcoming 'Frozen Trails' update for Arc Raiders, set to release in October. This major update introduces a new frozen map with explorable locations, new enemy types called 'arcs' designed to challenge player movement and combat, and a new high-level Arc Operation for experienced players. The update aims to enhance the core experience with meaningful decisions and dynamic encounters.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse släpps den 31 augusti
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a cooperative spin-off developed by Behaviour Interactive, is set to release on August 31. The game allows up to five players to team up as different versions of Sam from various realities to fight against Uber Mental and his lieutenants, utilizing both classic and new weapons, enemies, and modifiers.
What we've been playing - "I've wanted to go to demon school for a while"
This week's gaming roundup features discussions on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, where players are experimenting with characters like Star Lord. Demonschool is praised for its engaging tactics RPG gameplay and upbeat presentation on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, players are chipping away at Hades 2 and Slay the Spire 2, while Grand Theft Auto 5's immersive nature is noted despite motion sickness concerns. Big Walk is highlighted as a cozy cooperative experience perfect for short play sessions.
Limbot Stumbles Onto Xbox And Play Anywhere!
Limbot, a physics-based party game from Ionized Studios Limited, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Xbox Play Anywhere. The game challenges up to four players to control a giant cardboard robot, leading to chaotic and humorous situations due to its intentionally awkward controls and destructible paper-based world. It is priced at £12.49 and features quirky upgrades and objectives.
Det köttiga actionrollspelet Crimson Moon släpps den 1 september
The action RPG Crimson Moon, where players control a hybrid of angel and human to fight demons, will be released on September 1st for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. The game features turn-based combat, permanent equipment unlocks, and character development, with options for both single-player and cooperative play.