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DRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED IS NOW AVAILABLE IN ITS 1.0 VERSION
NACON and Eko Software have announced the 1.0 release of Dragonkin: The Banished, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game, which previously underwent early access on Steam, features a medieval fantasy world, four unique heroes with dragonkin subclasses, deep customization, and co-op for up to four players.
Dragonkin: The Banished | Fortress of Solitude Review - A Diablo ARPG Clone That Shows Promise
Dragonkin: The Banished is a fantasy action roleplaying hack-and-slash game that blends Soulslike challenge with Diablo-style chaos. The game is set in a world where players must face and defeat an ancient race of dragons.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered offers a faithful revival of the 2003 action-adventure game, featuring enhanced visuals and an optional new camera system. The remaster continues the complex narrative of Kain and Raziel, exploring themes of free will and destiny, though the core gameplay and combat remain dated. Despite its shortcomings, it serves as a bittersweet conclusion to Raziel's story and a compelling revisit for fans of the series.
Dragonkin: The Banished Leaves Early Access
Dragonkin: The Banished has officially launched for PC and consoles, concluding its Early Access period. Developed by Echo Software and published by NACON, this title is a hack-and-slash action RPG.
DRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED IS NOW AVAILABLE ON PC
NACON and Eko Software announced that Dragonkin: The Banished is now available on PC, with a console release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on March 19. The Hack'N'Slash game, developed by Eko Software, benefited from a year-long early access period on PC, incorporating community feedback.
Dragonkin: The Banished Unleashes A New Slaying Adventure On Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Dragonkin: The Banished, a new hack-and-slash action RPG developed by EKO Software and published by Nacon, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features four distinct hero classes, deep character customization through the Ancestral Grid system, and online co-op for up to four players. A Blood Scales Edition is available now, with the Standard Edition launching on March 19th.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Team is “Working on the Final Stages of Development,” Says Director
Director Satoru Nihei announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword is in the final stages of development. The game, which features Miyamoto Musashi battling monsters in Edo-period Kyoto, will be a linear 20-hour experience. It is set to launch later this year for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Tides of Annihilation Lights Things Up With An Official Path Tracing Trailer For PC
A new trailer for Tides of Annihilation showcases its advanced path tracing technology on PC, highlighting impressive lighting and particle effects. The fantasy hack-and-slash game from Eclipse Glow, set in a dystopian London, features NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5. While a release date for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S was not announced, the trailer demonstrates the game's visual fidelity.
The best games of 2026, so far
This ranked list highlights the best games released so far in 2026, focusing on titles that received a 4-star rating or above. The selection includes a mix of sequels, remakes, and surprising new IPs across various genres, with Resident Evil Requiem topping the list.
Hack-and-slash RPG adventure Regions of Ruin: Runegate arrives April 14
Regions of Ruin: Runegate, a hack-and-slash RPG adventure from Gameclaw Studio and Raw Fury, is set to launch on April 14th for Linux. The game features diverse environments, challenging enemies, and a system for rebuilding a dwarven civilization. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate is a pleasantly pixelly RPG about rebuilding a lost dwarven kingdom, and it’s out next month
Regions of Ruin: Runegate, an expanded sequel to Regions of Ruin, is set to release on April 14th, 2026. This singleplayer RPG features side-scrolling combat, resource gathering, and townbuilding as players work to rebuild a lost dwarven kingdom. The game offers a pixel-art aesthetic and various environments to explore.
Retro Pixel Art Dungeon RPG Dungeon Antiqua 2 Is Out Now
Dungeon Antiqua 2, a retro pixel art dungeon RPG inspired by 1980-90s titles, is now available globally on Android for $1.99. Developed by Shiromofu Factory, the game focuses on exploration and party development across six dungeons, featuring a symbol encounter system and a job class system with ten available roles. The story is set hundreds of years after its predecessor, Dungeon Antiqua.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 2, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Notable titles include Scott Pilgrim EX, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon, launching across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Demos and Freebies
Void Dungeon, a 2D Action RPG featuring hack and slash combat and deep character customization, is now available on Steam for PC. The game supports solo play or co-op for up to four players.
Homura Hime Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% of the achievements in the action RPG Homura Hime. It lists all 50+ achievements, including specific requirements for tasks like capturing enemy heads, performing special attacks, and defeating bosses. The game mixes hack and slash combat with bullet hell elements and is available on Steam.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Trailer Details Everything You Need to Know (Except the Release Date)
Capcom released a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, detailing its dark fantasy setting, combat mechanics, and story elements set in Kyoto. The game is still slated for release this year on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, though a specific release date or window has not yet been announced.
Divinum – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Divinum is an action-adventure game featuring stylish combat and exploration on a northern island. Players control Fjor, who must use ancestral powers to defend her homeland from mysterious invaders. The game emphasizes combo-based aerial attacks, weapon switching, and meaningful Rune-based upgrades, with a demo available on Steam.
DMC5: Is It The Right Time To Unlock Virgil?!
This article discusses the character Virgil in Devil May Cry 5, his unlockable status, and the upcoming Netflix anime adaptation. It highlights Virgil's combat abilities in Devil May Cry 5 and speculates on his role in the anime, noting the voice casting of Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante and Studio Mir's involvement in production.
Kick fascists so hard they fly into the sun in Verminsteel
Glass Bottom Games announced Verminsteel, a new action RPG where players hack and slash through fascist enemies. The game features accessible yet deep combat, tag-team mechanics with allies like Clod the badger and Cookie the mouse, and the ability to rally rescued townsfolk. Verminsteel will be available on Linux and features original hardcore bardcore music.
Tears of Metal Reveals Ruadh Stonecrusher, Confirms Spring 2026 Early Access on Steam
Paper Cult has revealed Ruadh Stonecrusher, a new playable character for their hack-and-slash roguelike Tears of Metal, in a new trailer. The game is set to launch on Steam Early Access in Spring 2026, with a playable demo currently available. The title features co-op gameplay, character progression, and a medieval setting influenced by a Dragon Stone Meteor event.
