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El Paso, Elsewhere 2 gets its first playable demo
Strange Scaffold has released the first playable demo for El Paso, Elsewhere 2, a sequel to their 2023 neo-noir shooter. The demo, available on Steam, features new weapons and environments, and introduces players to the protagonist James Savage's new adventure into the Void. The full game is slated for a 2027 release on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Max Payne 3 Writer Says He Got it “Completely Wrong”, Considers it His Failure
Former Rockstar Games writer Dan Houser reflects on Max Payne 3, considering it his personal failure and the studio's biggest miss. He acknowledges that the game's shift towards high-octane action and away from the original neo-noir style alienated fans, despite its critical acclaim for gameplay and narrative elements.
Kusan: City of Wolves launch trailer – brutal neon-soaked adventure reaches Nintendo Switch
Kusan: City of Wolves has released its launch trailer, showcasing the brutal neon-soaked adventure now available on Nintendo Switch. Players control Jin, an ex-soldier, navigating 54 hand-crafted stages with customizable loadouts and challenging boss battles, all set to a hip-hop soundtrack.
The Stylish, No-Nonsense Action Of Kusan: City of Wolves Is Now Available
Kusan: City of Wolves, a fast-paced top-down shooter, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by CIRCLEfromDOT and published by PQube Limited, the game features lightning-fast combat, graphic novel storytelling, and a soundtrack by Loptimist. Players control Jin, an ex-soldier caught in a conspiracy, and must master precision combat across 54 stages.
Smash, Slash, and Shoot in Kusan: City of Wolves With a New Nintendo Switch Demo!
A playable demo for Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on Nintendo Switch, publisher PQube and developer CIRCLEfromDOT announced. The game, featuring hyper-violent graphic novel action, is set to launch on July 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The demo allows players to experience the game's fast-paced combat and neo-noir atmosphere before the full release.
Strange Scaffold Reveals El Paso, Elsewhere 2
Strange Scaffold has officially announced El Paso, Elsewhere 2 during the PC Gaming Show, set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The sequel to the acclaimed indie shooter will feature protagonist James Savage returning to explore stranger worlds, face new enemies, and continue his supernatural struggles with over 20 handcrafted levels and new vampiric abilities.
El Paso, Elsewhere 2 announced for Xbox Series, PC
Strange Scaffold has announced El Paso, Elsewhere 2, the sequel to their neo-noir third-person shooter, set to launch for Xbox Series and PC in 2027. The game will feature over 20 handcrafted levels with fast-paced combat, vampiric abilities, and a new neo-noir story following protagonist James Savage.
Kusan: City of Wolves gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Kusan: City of Wolves will be released on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, with both physical and digital versions available. The game features hardcore top-down combat, 54 hand-crafted stages, beastly boss battles, and a graphic-novel storytelling style set in a neo-noir underworld.
Dark Product to Publish Night Shift: 1999, a Neo-Noir Vampire Visual Novel by Georgina Owassapian
Dark Product will publish Night Shift: 1999, a neo-noir vampire visual novel developed by Georgina Owassapian, for PC platforms. Set in 1999 Sydney, players control a vampire navigating modern society through a choice-driven narrative with multiple endings. The game explores themes of identity, community, and restraint with a distinctive 1-bit visual style.
Anticipated arcade action racer Highway Noir launches March 31st on Steam
The neo-noir driving thriller Highway Noir, developed by Archangel Softworks, is launching for PC via Steam on March 31st, 2026. The game features a cinematic story campaign, high-speed missions, extensive customization options, and robust accessibility features. Players take on the role of a freelance driver entangled in a city-wide conspiracy.
3 essential new to Prime Video movies you need to watch this weekend (March 27–March 29)
This guide highlights three new action-oriented movies available on Prime Video: Pretty Lethal, a thriller about ballet dancers fighting gangsters; Raging Bull, Martin Scorsese's acclaimed boxing biopic starring Robert De Niro; and Blow Out, Brian De Palma's neo-noir mystery starring John Travolta. The recommendations come from GamesRadar's Streaming Editor, Will Salmon.
Artificial Detective: Breaking Down the Gameplay Behind This Incredible Xbox Partner Preview Reveal
Artificial Detective is an upcoming action-adventure game from indie studio Vivix, featuring a robot detective named AD 2846 in a neo-noir, retro-futuristic city. The game emphasizes companion and survival mechanics, with players exploring a dystopian world alongside a robodog and a human girl. Developers Ilya Kuzyuk and Vadim Krayevoy highlighted the game's blend of investigation, combat, and environmental interaction, inspired by classic archetypes and films like Blade Runner.
