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The Wolf Among Us Remastered announced
PM Studios and Telltale Games have announced The Wolf Among Us Remastered, a definitive edition with enhanced visuals and bonus content. This remaster will launch in the holiday season ahead of The Wolf Among Us 2, which is now slated for a 2027 release. It will be available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Kats Trigger shows off provocative character move set
The early access side-scrolling action game Kats Trigger has released footage showcasing the moveset for its character Stray, including unique combat mechanics like crushing enemies with her thighs and using a cardboard box for stealth. The game, inspired by 1980s-2020s media, features fast-paced noir action with elements of hacking, shooting, grappling, and stealth, alongside battles against colossal enemies. Kats Trigger is currently available in Early Access on Steam.
Shocking New Trailer Makes Your Skin Crawl
Assemble Entertainment and Tainted Pact Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming horror game, The Skin Stapler. The game is set in a decaying 1980s crime-ridden city and blends VHS slasher, grindhouse, noir, and dark B-movie humor. The Skin Stapler is scheduled to launch on PC in Summer 2026.
Psychological Thriller What have you done, Father? Comes to Consoles on June 16
The psychological thriller What have you done, Father? by Darkania Works will be released on consoles including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on June 16, 2026. Published by Making Port, the game features enhanced visuals, improved usability, and expanded language support, building on its PC release in April 2024.
Should I watch Spider-Noir in black and white or in color?
The live-action series Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage as Detective Ben Reilly, offers viewers the choice between watching in "Authentic Black and White" or "True-Hue Full Color." While filmed in color, the black-and-white option aims to evoke the 1930s noir aesthetic, with the color version showcasing vibrant comic-book-inspired visuals. The article suggests switching between both formats for a mixed experience.
Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator - Announce
Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator is an upcoming game that focuses on investigation and player choice within a gritty city conspiracy. It emphasizes slow-burn detective work, manual evidence linking, and high-stakes decisions with moral ambiguity, rather than direct action. Combat is punishing, and success relies on stealth, environmental puzzles, and outsmarting corrupt officials.
Review – Mouse: P.I for Hire – PS5
Mouse: P.I for Hire is a first-person "Boomer Shooter" developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Studios, featuring the voice talents of Troy Baker as Jack Pepper, a private detective mouse in the anthropomorphic city of Mouseburg. The game blends noir themes with zany humor and fast-paced gunplay, offering weapon upgrades and a charming interactive map for travel between missions. Despite some missions feeling lengthy, the game is praised for its art design, gunplay, and overall presentation, earning an 84% score.
Max Payne: The Third-Person Shooter Turned into a Cult Game Project
Max Payne is discussed as a cult classic that revolutionized the early 2000s gaming industry with its blend of noir atmosphere, cinematic presentation, and innovative "bullet time" gameplay. Remedy Entertainment's title is praised for its mature, tragic story and charismatic protagonist, setting a standard for narrative-driven action games.
Mouse P.I. for Hire Is a Pretty Face, but Not Much to Shoot For
Mouse P.I. For Hire features an impressive rubber-hose animation art style reminiscent of Cuphead, but ultimately fails to deliver engaging gameplay. While the noir-inspired world and cartoon logic are visually appealing, the combat feels clunky and the game design does not fully integrate its unique mechanics. The review suggests that despite its artistic merits, the game's core gameplay loop is generic and disappointing.
Mouse P.I For Hire Review – A Boomer-Shooter For Cheese-Lovers
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a boomer-shooter featuring a 1930s cartoon noir aesthetic and numerous cheese puns. While the shooting mechanics are basic, the game's stunning visuals and entertaining writing make it a memorable experience. It is available on Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Review: Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine Achievement
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a bold and ambitious first-person shooter for the Nintendo Switch, blending 1920s rubber-hose animation with film noir storytelling and fast-paced 'boomer shooter' gameplay. Despite a slow start, the game evolves into a gripping narrative with satisfying progression, unlocking new abilities and weapons. Debut developer Fumi Games has delivered a visually impressive and unique experience that successfully takes risks.
Demos and Freebies
Case Solved: The London Files is a cozy noir puzzle game set in London, where players must investigate murders and resolve conflicting witness statements. The game is available on Steam for PC.
A Stunning Noir Shooter Let Down Only by Its Own Generosity – Expert Game Reviews
MOUSE is a visually stunning noir shooter with a unique rubber hose animation style and a surprisingly ambitious narrative. While its combat is fun and its world is packed with personality, the game suffers from overly generous difficulty and a story that lacks the moral complexity typical of the noir genre. Despite these shortcomings, its creative vision and polish make it a standout title, especially at its $30 price point.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story coming to consoles
Developer Liquid Swords has announced that their noir action game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, will be released for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in September. The game, which was recently launched on PC, features grounded, physical combat and a city that reacts to player decisions. Liquid Swords was founded by Christofer Sundberg, known for his work on the Just Cause and Mad Max series.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story coming to PS5, Xbox Series in September
Liquid Swords announced that its consequence-heavy noir action game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in September. The game is set to launch with a focus on player choices impacting the narrative.
Aether & Iron Dev Diary #7 Reveals How Its World Comes to Life
Seismic Squirrel released the seventh developer diary for Aether & Iron, focusing on how the team builds immersion through a cross-disciplinary approach. Narrative Director Tyler Whitney explains how narrative, design, art, and sound align to create a cohesive, lived-in world. The game is set in an alternate 1930s New York and is available on Steam.
Mouse P.I. For Hire review: a monochrome tale with a ton of personality
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a monochrome first-person shooter that successfully blends noir tropes with a unique personality. Despite some repetitive shooting mechanics and an abundance of cheese puns, the game's varied locales, strong voice acting, and charming rubber hose animation style make it a highly recommended experience for fans of old cartoons, classic shooters, or cheesy humor.
New Trailer | Noir puzzle game ‘Case Solved’ brings hand-crafted detective work to PC
Minimol Games has released a new trailer for their upcoming PC puzzle game, Case Solved: The London Files, set to launch in Summer 2026. The game features hand-drawn 2D visuals and a cozy noir atmosphere, challenging players to solve logic puzzles by interrogating suspects and uncovering clues in 1960s London.
The Posthumous Investigation Review - Investigations in a Literary Rio de Janeiro
The Posthumous Investigation is a narrative adventure game for PC developed by Mother Gaia Studio, inspired by the works of Machado de Assis. Players investigate the death of tycoon Brás Cubas in a noir-style Rio de Janeiro, utilizing a looping structure to uncover clues and character motivations. Despite some rigid progression, the game offers a compelling mystery and a thoughtful exploration of classic Brazilian literature.
Mouse P.I. For Hire Review
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a debut indie title from Fumi Games that blends 1930s cartoon humor with a gritty noir atmosphere. Players take on the role of Jack Pepper, a private detective in the crime-ridden Mouseburg, engaging in fast-paced first-person shooter combat inspired by retro FPS titles. The game features a unique black-and-white rubber hose animation style and a jazz-infused soundtrack, earning a score of 9/10 despite minor bugs.