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MARVEL MaXimum Collection Released
The MARVEL MaXimum Collection has been released on PC via Steam. This collection compiles several Marvel Comics platformer titles from the early era of video gaming.
The top 10 best Super Mario games ranked
This article ranks the top 10 best main series Super Mario games, including both 2D and 3D titles. The ranking celebrates MAR10 Day and covers the iconic platformer franchise.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 30, 2026
Several new games are set to release around March 30, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Titles include the cozy simulation game Hozy, the animal-led mech adventure Animalkind, and the sci-fi RPG Stellar Tactics. Other notable releases include Cooking Simulator 2, Aether & Iron, South of Midnight, GRIME II, Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox, Fishbowl, Xenonauts 2, and ALL WILL FALL.
Super Meat Boy 3D to get Nintendo Switch 2 physical special edition
Meridiem has announced that Super Meat Boy 3D will receive a physical special edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, with a release date of June 30th. A digital edition will be available on March 31st and also on Xbox Game Pass.
These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (30th-5th April)
Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between March 30th and April 5th. Titles include the action-adventure game South of Midnight, the 2D action platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and the puzzle platformer Darwin's Paradox. Other releases include Fishbowl, Super Meat Boy 3D, and MotionRec.
These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (30th-5th April)
Several new games are releasing on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between March 30th and April 5th. Notable titles include the action-adventure game South of Midnight, the 2D action platformer Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and the puzzle platformer Darwin's Paradox. Other releases include narrative game Fishbowl, platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, and MotionRec.
New Super Luckys Tale is now physically and digitally available for the PS5
New Super Lucky's Tale is now available on PlayStation 5, both physically and digitally. The enhanced globe-trotting adventure invites players to join Lucky on his quest through the Book of Ages to find his inner strength.
GNAW – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
GNAW is a metroidvania game where players control a dinosaur with newly acquired powers tasked with saving a collapsing dinosaur metropolis. The game features interconnected environments, over 150 enemies, challenging boss fights, and more than 15 unlockable abilities to customize gameplay. A beta demo is available for download.
Alien The Xenomorph - A high grade Amstrad CPC Alien game released by CapaSoft!
CapaSoft has released 'Alien The Xenomorph' for the Amstrad CPC, a survival-action platformer where players control the alien predator. The objective is to collect all alien eggs within a human spaceship while using unique abilities like spitting acid and agile movement to overcome human resistance.
Legendary fan translator is now officially helping bring back a mascot platformer that couldn't escape the…
The classic 1992 Amiga platformer Zool is being revived with assistance from fan translator Hilltop. Boutique publisher 33 Games and Umbra Dynamics are collaborating on a definitive physical release for the title. This new revival is separate from the previous Zool Redimensioned release.
Round Up: Here's Every PS5 Game Announced in March 2026's Xbox Partner Preview
Microsoft's latest Xbox Partner Preview showcased a variety of upcoming games for PlayStation 5, including Stranger Than Heaven, Hades 2, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The showcase featured titles from third-party developers like Nacon, Owlcat Games, and Supergiant Games, with release windows spanning from Summer 2026 to 2027.
Test Your Patience with Super Meat Boy 3D When It Comes to PS5 Very Soon
Super Meat Boy 3D, a new 3D iteration of the challenging platformer, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on March 31, 2026. The game retains the tight controls and uncompromising level design of the original while translating them into 3D environments. Players will guide a character to reach the goal of each level to save Bandage Girl from Dr. Feetus.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and Reveals
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
Super Meat Boy 3D Release Date Set for March 31
Developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup have announced that Super Meat Boy 3D will launch on March 31, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This 3D reinterpretation of the original Super Meat Boy features boss encounters, secret levels, and a Dark World variant. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Xbox Partner Preview: March 2026 – All the Announcements from Our Amazing Partners
The Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 upcoming games from third-party developers, including world premieres of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Alien Deathstorm, and Artificial Detective. Many titles, such as Stranger Than Heaven and Hades II, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The event also provided updates on DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and revealed release windows for numerous other games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Super Meat Boy 3D Jumps And Runs to PC and Consoles on March 31st
Developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup announced that Super Meat Boy 3D will launch on March 31st for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This 3D iteration of the brutal platformer challenges players to guide a cube of meat through difficult levels filled with hazards and bosses.
The Eternal Life of Goldman Coming to Xbox Game Pass at Launch, Demo Out Now
THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio announced that The Eternal Life of Goldman will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, with a demo now live on Xbox and the Microsoft Store. This side-scrolling platformer, described as challenging, is set for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Eternal Life of Goldman coming to Game Pass on day one; Xbox Series demo now available
The hand-drawn side-scrolling platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman will be available on Game Pass on day one of its release. A demo for the game is also now available on Xbox Series consoles.
How Super Meat Boy 3D captures the series’ identity, out May 31
Super Meat Boy 3D aims to capture the identity of the original 2D platformer by focusing on core movement mechanics, camera control, and preserving the series' personality. Development involved extensive iteration on camera systems and level design to translate the fast-paced gameplay into a 3D environment, with input from Team Meat's Tommy Refenes. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on March 31.
Judy's Adventure DX🐰: A new GameBoy cute platformer coming to Steam on April 23th
RAWRLAB Games announced that Judy's Adventure DX, a Game Boy-inspired precision platformer, will be released on Steam on April 23rd. The game features over 140 rooms across 8 distinct areas, challenge rooms, unlockable content, and controller support.