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SCROOMAGE – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
SCROOMAGE is a fast-paced, comical, and violent boomer-shooter where players embody Scrume C. Guai, a character with immense physical power. The game features comic-inspired first-person shooter gameplay with light platforming elements, where players earn cash bounties for high-performance missions to purchase upgrades. The beta demo is available now.
Review: Duskfade (Nintendo Switch 2)
Duskfade is a third-person action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2 that pays homage to PS2-era titles. While it features engaging platforming, challenging boss fights, and a lovely visual style, the lack of an in-game map and some personality quirks in its companion character detract slightly from the experience. Overall, it's an enjoyable and fun indie title for fans of the genre.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Plays a Bit Like a Stealthy Hollow Knight | IGN Preview
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster offers a delightful blend of stealth mechanics and Hollow Knight-style platforming. The gloomy art style is readable, and gaining new abilities keeps exploration fresh as players experience the Age of Sigmar world from a Skaven perspective.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond’s Flight Mechanics, Larger Levels Get New Details
Toys for Bob revealed new details about Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first original Spyro game since 2008, set to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S. The game introduces full dragon flight mechanics, expanding upon the series' signature platforming and allowing for more verticality and exploration in larger, more intricate levels.
Mega Man: Dual Override’s New Trailer Showcases Platforming Action and Bosses
A new trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override, showcased at Gamescom 2026, highlights the game's platforming action, vibrant art style, and challenging boss encounters. The game is slated for a 2027 release window, with more story details expected in future trailers.
Dark Reflection releasing on Nintendo Switch this week
Dark Reflection, a pixel art adventure game developed by Slay Buherman and published by Stamina Zero, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2026. The game features exploration, platforming, puzzle-solving, combat against demons, and multiple endings, all presented with a dark humor and heavy metal-inspired atmosphere.
Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid Brings A Hardcore Puzzle Adventure To Xbox
Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid, a hardcore puzzle adventure game developed by Rumata Lab and published by Valkyrie Initiative LLP, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game features 40 levels combining puzzles, platforming, and combat, and has previously received Mostly Positive reviews on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Games Inbox: Is No Man’s Sky worth playing 10 years on?
This article discusses the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky, praising Hello Games for its redemption and the new Cosmos update. It also touches on speculation about Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode, recommendations for indie games like Big Walk, and theories surrounding Silent Hill 2. Additionally, it includes commentary on industry practices, developer criticism of publishers, and anticipation for upcoming titles like A Plague Tale and The Legend of Zelda.
REANIMAL: The Prisoner Review | TheXboxHub
REANIMAL: The Prisoner, the first DLC chapter for the acclaimed horror platformer REANIMAL, offers a welcome return to its disturbing world. This expansion introduces two new child characters, The Prisoner and The Soldier, and features familiar gameplay mechanics with a new Polaroid camera tool used for puzzles and combat. Despite its short 60-90 minute runtime, the DLC delivers impressive boss encounters and impactful quiet moments, though it leaves players wishing for more content.
Captain Soda (Switch, PC)
Captain Soda is a game for Nintendo Switch and PC that falls into the category of maze-chasing games, similar to the author's all-time favorite, Pac-Man. The article also mentions platforming elements found in games like Bubble Bobble.
The Xbox Characters That Defined 25 Years of Gaming
This article examines the iconic characters that have defined Xbox's 25-year history, from Master Chief and Marcus Fenix to Minecraft Steve and Ori. These characters represent the evolution of Xbox from a console newcomer to a multi-platform gaming brand, highlighting shifts in game design, company acquisitions, and the importance of personality in brand identity.
How To Complete All What If Rifts In Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
This guide details how to complete the "What If" Rifts in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which present alternate narrative paths. It covers four specific Rifts: Wayward Souls, Wayward Desires, Wayward Minds, and True Purpose, outlining their unlock conditions, tasks, and rewards, including unique weapons and collectibles.
Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime
Orbitals is described as a nostalgic experience that combines split-screen platforming and puzzles with a 1990s anime aesthetic. The game evokes a sense of childhood through its gameplay and visual style.
Hit May 2026 PS5 Action Game Already Discounted on PS Store
The PlayStation 5 action game Luna Abyss, released in May 2026, is currently available at a discounted price on the PlayStation Store as part of the July Savings promotion. Developed by Kwalee Labs, the game has received positive reviews and is offered at a reduced price for PlayStation Plus members until July 16.
Working as a Team: The Principle of Partnership
This article discusses how many game franchises are defined by a single protagonist, citing examples like Master Chief from Halo and Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. It contrasts this with Sony's approach of designing platforming mascots to undertake adventures as a team.
Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia Slashes Onto PC And Console
Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia is now available on PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This hand-drawn action-adventure game features fast-paced platforming, strategic boss battles, and a revenge-driven story where players hunt down seven demons.
Spellhook – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spellhook is a dark fantasy action game that combines high-momentum platforming with one-hit-kill combat using physics-based grappling mechanics. It features single-player roguelite modes and 4-player multiplayer arenas with procedurally generated environments and permanent progression systems. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Neon lights, mischievous bunnies, and a sneaky cat: KIYO - Bunny Tyranny is now available for PC and Nintendo Switch
The stealth adventure game KIYO - Bunny Tyranny is now available for PC via Steam and on Nintendo Switch. Developed by PixelRats and published by CobraTekku Games, the title features a unique neon-noir aesthetic with full ray tracing in a 2D pixel art style. Players control Kiyo the cat in a mission to infiltrate and liberate Rabbithole City from an oppressive regime of evil bunnies.
Dark Scrolls Review – Keep scrollin’, scrollin’, scrollin’
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy arcade game from doinksoft and Devolver Digital that blends shoot 'em up mechanics with 8-bit platforming. While it offers a unique scrolling gameplay style and co-op options, the review notes that its simplicity can lead to it feeling overly familiar quickly. The game is best enjoyed in shorter bursts as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles.
Garfield – Escape From Monday Turns The World’s Laziest Cat Into An Unlikely Platforming Hero This September
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield – Escape From Monday, a new 3D platforming adventure game starring the famous lazy cat. The game is set to launch on September 24th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will guide Garfield through surreal dream worlds filled with platforming challenges, collectibles, and unique costume abilities to help him escape a nightmare induced by spinach lasagna.
