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Duch - Free Online Browser Game
Duch is a casual, free-to-play browser game that can be played instantly without downloads. The game features pixel art graphics and involves controlling a duck to find keys and open doors, offering a relaxing puzzle-platforming experience.
Review: My Little Puppy Oozes Charm
My Little Puppy is an emotional light platformer and adventure game where players control Bong-gu, a Welsh Corgi, on a journey through the afterlife and back to his owner. The game tells its story through actions like barking, digging, and jumping, with occasional quick-time events and minigames. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC, the approximately five-hour experience is praised for its touching moments and perfect length.
Feature: This Somber Platformer, Now 15-Years-Old, Deserves a Revisit on PS5
This article revisits Alice: Madness Returns, a dark action-adventure platformer released 15 years ago, highlighting its unique gothic aesthetic and mature narrative inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Despite technical issues with Unreal Engine 3 on the PlayStation 3, the game's distinctive art style and compelling story make it a memorable title deserving of a modern revisit or remaster, though Electronic Arts currently holds the rights.
Ubisoft Says The Original Rayman Legends Is "Staying Put"
Ubisoft has confirmed that the original Rayman Legends will remain available digitally, even with the upcoming remake, Rayman Legends Retold, launching on October 1st, 2026 for the Switch 2 and other platforms. The remake will feature new 3D sequences and levels, while the original Definitive Edition received a high score in a 2017 review.
Little Nightmares 3 – The Backstage wants you to meet The Puppeteer
The DLC expansion for Little Nightmares 3, titled The Backstage, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and last-gen systems. Developed by Supermassive Games, this content introduces new characters Low and Dime who must face The Puppeteer. A review of Little Nightmares 3 gave it three out of five stars, praising its artistry despite familiar frustrations.
Ubisoft has no plans to delist original Rayman Legends after Rayman Legends Retold launch
Ubisoft has confirmed that the original Rayman Legends will not be delisted from digital storefronts following the launch of Rayman Legends Retold. The remake, featuring updated graphics and new content, is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The original game will remain available for purchase.
Duckling Rescue - A family friendly Commodore 64 platformer by James Emselle
James Emselle has released Duckling Rescue, a new family-friendly platformer for the Commodore 64, available on itch.io. This game is designed for younger players and fans of the cosy gaming genre, featuring 10 distinct screens where players guide Papa Duck to find his lost ducklings while avoiding hazards like ladybirds and bumblebees.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)
This week sees the release of several new games for the PlayStation 5, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, a selection of titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (15th-21st June)
Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus between June 15th and 21st. Notable titles include Square Enix's action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, various titles will become available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.
SPOOKS for Mobile - Free Online Browser Game
SPOOKS for Mobile is a free online browser game that requires no downloads and offers instant gameplay. Players must survive challenges for 60 seconds to advance to the next level. The game also mentions other titles like Molli Molli and Royal Jewels.
Ring in the chaos with Flipping is Hard!
Lithuanian developer Elegant Horse Studios announced that their physics-fueled rage platformer, Flipping is Hard, will be available as a demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22, 2026. A special demo for media and streamers will be available on June 11, featuring the Candyland level and an exclusive horror segment. The game allows up to 16 players to cooperate or compete in its challenging physics-based gameplay.
Rhythm Doggo to be released on Steam in 2027 — MP3s & NPCs
Developer Nicklas Nygren, also known as Nifflas, and publisher 505 Pulse announced that Rhythm Doggo will be released on PC via Steam in 2027. The game combines rhythm mechanics with platforming elements, where player actions influence both movement and music. Rhythm Doggo is currently available to wishlist on Steam.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 15 to 19
This article provides a weekly roundup of new games releasing on Xbox platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, between June 15 and 19. It highlights titles like UFC 6, Junkster, and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, noting their availability on Game Pass and optimization for current-gen consoles.
Folklore platformer game Kalanoro launches in August
Publisher New Tales and developer Red Raketa Studio announced that Kalanoro, a colorful platformer inspired by Madagascar folklore, will launch on August 27th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Players control Kalakely, a Kalanoro chosen by prophecy to recruit musicians, build a band, and overthrow a tyrannical witch through platforming, combat, and musical road trip elements.
Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia hands on playtest – quality platform fun, just like the good old days
Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia is a "2.9D" platformer that captures the fun of classic games with its elastic-tailed jungle hero. Players can swap between three unique Marsupilamis to chain moves and explore four worlds, with local co-op, speed challenges, and competitive modes also included. The game is set to launch on September 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC, developed by Ocellus Studio and published by Microids.
American Arcadia getting Nintendo Switch physical release, including collector’s edition
Tesura Games, in collaboration with Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games, has announced a physical release for the cinematic puzzle-platformer American Arcadia on Nintendo Switch, scheduled for this fall. Both a standard and a collector's edition will be available, featuring various bonus items. The game, which combines 2.5D platforming and first-person puzzle gameplay, was originally launched digitally in May 2025.
Nintendo Download: 11th June (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a variety of new games and updates for the Nintendo Switch. Highlights include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K support and new features, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and a Star Fox demo. Numerous other titles across genres like RPGs, racing, and platformers are also available on the eShop.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev says the "loud and consistent" fans who bought 11 million copies of the Reignited trilogy helped manifest the series' first new game in years
Developers at Toys for Bob discussed their decision to create Spyro: A Realm Beyond, citing the strong and consistent fanbase for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which sold over 11 million copies. The studio expressed a desire to continue the Spyro series, seeing it as a reflection of their own underdog journey.
Dog Man: Bark in Action Expands The Comic Book Adventure
Mindscape and Floor 84 have announced Dog Man: Bark in Action, a new platformer based on Dav Pilkey's comic series, launching this fall for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will feature expanded levels, more playable characters including Dog Man and Li'l Petey, and introduce local co-op multiplayer for the first time. It follows the previous title, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, and promises 60 levels across six worlds with new villains and challenges.
Embroidered indie Scarlet Deer Inn releases in July
The indie platformer Scarlet Deer Inn, developed by Attu Games, is set to release on July 21st, 2026, for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series S|X. The game features unique hand-painted backgrounds and frame-by-frame embroidered character animations, telling a dark medieval folk tale with an authentic soundtrack.
