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Constance Review
Constance, a 2D metroidvania originally released on PC in 2025, is now available on consoles. The game features smooth traversal, challenging platforming, and visceral combat against robotic foes, all set within unique, hand-drawn environments. While praised for its difficulty and art style, the game's demanding nature may lead to player burnout, with limited accessibility options.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Hands-on Preview - 30 years in the making
A hands-on preview of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reveals a remake that blends classic platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving with modern combat. The game, set to launch on February 12, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, features fast-paced combat and a thrilling T-Rex chase sequence. Voice actress Alix Wilton Regan captures Lara Croft's wit, and the visuals are a significant upgrade from the original.
How to complete the Oblation: Immolation Exotic mission in Destiny 2
This guide details how to complete the Oblation: Immolation, the final Exotic mission in Destiny 2's Monument of Triumph update. It covers platforming sections, enemy encounters, the Soulfed Bellow Stoker boss fight, and the final confrontation with Ir Gohl, Forger of Sorrow, to obtain the Soulfire Skewer Exotic Catalyst.
Luna Abyss arrives at retail on PlayStation 5 as the Adrift Edition on August 27, 2026
Microids announced that Kwalee's action-adventure game Luna Abyss will receive a physical PlayStation 5 release as the Adrift Edition on August 27, 2026. The Adrift Edition will include the base game, a mini concept artbook, and the digital soundtrack. Luna Abyss combines fluid platforming with intense bullet-hell combat as players explore a mysterious mimic moon.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines a gaming classic
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a reimagining of the 1996 classic, was showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026. The preview demo featured Lara Croft navigating treacherous Peruvian mountains, solving environmental puzzles, and engaging in combat against raptors and a T-Rex. The game emphasizes classic Tomb Raider traversal mechanics with enhanced acrobatic abilities.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale, offering discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The sale includes titles like '13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim', 'Anger Foot', and 'Another Crab's Treasure', with some games reaching their lowest prices ever. Push Square has curated a list of recommended titles that have received high scores.
40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale featuring numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The article highlights recommended titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Anger Foot, and Another Crab's Treasure, many of which are at their lowest prices.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Rayman 3D
This article discusses the box art for Rayman 3D, a Nintendo 3DS port of Rayman 2. It compares the North American and European cover art, ultimately favoring the North American design for its dynamic composition. The piece also briefly touches on the game's release and its 3D visuals.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age
Playtonic is expanding the Yooka-Laylee franchise into the racing genre with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. This new title appears to draw inspiration from classic arcade racers like Mario Kart, marking a significant shift from the series' platforming roots.
Control Resonant is how video games should be done
Control Resonant, developed by Remedy Entertainment, blends familiar RPG elements like skill trees and resource gathering with unique gameplay mechanics such as wall-running combat and surreal environmental design. The game stars Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother, as an antihero navigating a distorted New York, and aims to push the boundaries of typical triple-A game design with creative risks.
Opinion: It Took Me Nearly 20 Years To Fall Into Mario Galaxy's Orbit
The author reflects on their nearly 20-year journey to appreciate Super Mario Galaxy, initially disliking it due to perceived stiff controls and unmet expectations. A shift in approach, influenced by experiences with Penny's Big Breakaway and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, eventually led to a profound enjoyment of the game's unique mechanics and design.
Luna Abyss Released
Luna Abyss, a single-player first-person shooter developed by Kwalee, has been released for PC and consoles. The game features fluid platforming and bullet hell combat mechanics.
The Abyss Awaits: FPS Action-Adventure Luna Abyss Out Now on PC & Consoles
The first-person action-adventure game Luna Abyss is now available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a launch discount and a Deluxe Edition option. Players control Fawkes, a prisoner exploring a mysterious megastructure beneath a mimic moon, engaging in fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. The game is also available on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Luna Abyss Interview – Inspirations, Gameplay, Narrative, Console Performance, and More
Kwalee Labs developers Hollie Emery, Benni Hill, and John Reynolds discuss their upcoming game Luna Abyss, a narrative-focused bullet hell shooter. Inspirations include Nier: Automata, BLAME!, and Metroid Prime, with a focus on unique environments and fluid combat. The game targets 1920x1080 resolution and 60 framerates across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X, with upscaling used for Series S and Steam Deck.
Pragmata Sales Reach 2m in Under a Month
Capcom announced that its new IP, Pragmata, has sold two million units in under a month since its mid-April release. The action game with platforming and puzzle elements, which follows an investigator on a lunar research station, is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dosa Divas Review | TheXboxHub
Dosa Divas is a narrative turn-based RPG from Outerloop Games that blends platforming, combat, and cooking simulation. Players help two sisters, Amani and Samara, and a sentient mech named Diva, confront their third sister Lina and her evil fast food corporation. The game features a unique visual style and engaging gameplay mechanics, offering a charming and enjoyable experience.
Action-Adventure 'Chronoscript The Endless End' Trailer Showcases Age of Discovery
Publisher Shueisha Games and developer DeskWorks! have released a new trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game Chronoscript: The Endless End, showcasing its Age of Discovery theme. The game features a writer's mansion where each room represents a different historical period, with combat building on classic 2D action platforming. Chronoscript: The Endless End is set to release for PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026.
Cross-Platform Social Party Game Totopia Announced for Mobile
JNG Studio has announced Totopia, a cross-platform social party game with cosy life sim and platforming elements, inspired by Animal Crossing. The game will feature extensive customisation, over 100 maps, and various mini-games and co-op challenges. Totopia is planned for a Q2 2027 full launch on Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, PC (Steam, Epic), with a playtest scheduled from May 7th to May 21st, 2026.
What We Played – Saros, Vampire Crawlers & Replaced
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Saros being highlighted as an excellent roguelite third-person shooter from Housemarque that refines the genre's formula. Other titles discussed include Moomintroll Winter's Warmth, Tides of Tomorrow, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals, Hitman 3, Space Marine 2, Vampire Crawlers, Ground Zero, Breath of Fire III, and Replaced.
Luna Abyss Launches May 21 on PS5, Xbox, and PC
Kwalee and Kwalee Labs announced that Luna Abyss will launch on May 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and other platforms. The single-player action-adventure game features first-person platforming, story-driven exploration, and bullet-hell combat as players descend into a derelict megastructure on a mimic moon.
