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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.
The Abyss Awaits: FPS Action-Adventure Luna Abyss Launches This May
Kwalee and Kwalee Labs announced that the action-adventure game Luna Abyss will launch on May 21, 2026. The single-player title features platforming and bullet-hell combat and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation 5.
First-Person Bullet-Hell Action Game 'Luna Abyss' Gets May Release Date in New Trailer
The first-person bullet-hell action game Luna Abyss is set to launch on May 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Developed by Kwalee Labs, the game combines fast-paced shooting with first-person platforming as players explore a massive underground structure to recover lost technology and investigate a vanished colony.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Could Be Switch 2’s Hidden Gem
This article speculates that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book could be a hidden gem for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, despite Nintendo's silence on new game announcements. The author highlights the Yoshi franchise's history of quality platforming and suggests that the Switch 2's rumored power boost could enhance the game's visual and gameplay potential. The piece argues that while major titles like Mario and Zelda will draw initial attention, Yoshi could provide lasting appeal and represent a creative risk for Nintendo's next-generation lineup.
Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026 Highlights Multiple Indie Releases
Top Hat Studios held its Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new trailers, publishing deals, and release dates for several indie titles. The showcase featured games like the horror title METAMORPHOSIS, the dark fantasy action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set for a May 5 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Other announcements included the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the musical platformer Twinkle’s Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld, the Metroidvania Well Dweller, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
Super Meat Boy 3D Review
Super Meat Boy 3D translates the series' signature challenging platforming into a 3D environment, featuring linear stages focused on precise movement and obstacle avoidance. The game retains its dark humor and minimalist aesthetic, offering around 150 stages and numerous unlockable characters across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
BEFORE I GO Review | TheXboxHub
BEFORE I GO is a metroidvania platformer that blends precise controls with an allegorical journey about accepting death. While the gameplay and exploration are strong, the narrative and boss fights are considered lackluster. The game offers a solid challenge and satisfying progression, making it a worthwhile experience for players prioritizing gameplay.
Legacy Of Kain: Ascendance Review
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a review that highlights strong voice acting but criticizes shallow gameplay and outdated platforming mechanics. The review questions the design choices that make the platforming feel awkward and behind its time.
Idols Of Ash review - a terrific spelunking horror game that makes you choose between a rock and a giant centipede
Idols of Ash is a horror game that combines spelunking mechanics with a terrifying giant centipede antagonist. Players must navigate a deep, treacherous megastructure using a grapple hook while avoiding the creature, as combat is not an option. The game features a brief narrative told through environmental memories and cutscenes, with unlockable harder modes and additional maps for replayability.
Pragmata – 15 More New Details You Need to Know
Pragmata will feature a tense lunar base escape for protagonists Hugh and Diana, with gameplay details emerging about its systems. The game includes AI-generated environments, demanding platforming sections, and a hack-and-shoot combat loop that may occasionally feel clunky. Players will utilize suit augmentations, environmental hazards as weapons, and special abilities like Diana's Overdrive Protocol. The demo offers eight possible endings, and audio cues are critical for situational awareness.
Long Gone Revealed as 3D Pixel Narrative Adventure with Platforming and No Combat; New Trailer Streaming Now
Long Gone, a 3D pixel narrative adventure with platforming elements and no combat, was revealed during the Triple-i Initiative 2026 showcase with a new trailer. Developed by the two-person team Hillfort Games, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic suburban neighborhood and focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling, with a planned 2027 release window for PC via Steam. Music for the game will be provided by Frida Johansson, known for her work on Unravel and Unravel Two.