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Way to the Woods Hands-on Preview - Yes, it's still coming
Way to the Woods, an indie adventure game from solo developer OnePixel.Dog, offers a charming hands-on preview. Players guide a deer and her fawn through a post-apocalyptic world, solving environmental puzzles and interacting with friendly animals. The game is confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X|S, though a release date is still pending.
Hide The Skeletons – Creepy Shift: House for Sale Launches On Console
Creepy Shift: House For Sale, a horror-simulation hybrid developed by Night Shift Team and published by Red Limb Studio, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game, which previously gained a Very Positive reputation on Steam, tasks players with preparing a house for sale while uncovering unsettling secrets and dealing with supernatural events.
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.
TOEM 2 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
TOEM 2 is a cozy photographic adventure set in a European-inspired city, featuring a new screwdriver tool and creative camera attachments for puzzle-solving. Players explore the Deltburg region, assist citizens, and document discoveries while enjoying a relaxed, non-timed experience. The game encourages exploration with hidden paths and rewards curiosity with stamps for unlocking new areas.
Broken Altars - Another unique C64 game from drmortalwombat..Mouse Support too!
Broken Altars, a new Commodore 64 game from developer drmortalwombat, combines resource management with tactical reconstruction and features native mouse support. Players control Fumbling Fred, an archaeologist tasked with restoring sixteen ancient altars. The gameplay involves excavation, purchasing tools from an in-game shop, and using ancient papyri to reconstruct the altars.
THE ALIGHIERI CIRCLE: DANTE’S BLOODLINE LAUNCHES NEW TRAILER AND MULTIPLATFORM DEMOS AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER 10TH RELEASE
Entalto Publishing and ONE O ONE GAMES have announced a September 10th, 2026 release date for the first-person psychological thriller, The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline. A new trailer was revealed during the Italian Videogame Awards, and playable demos are now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Preview – Rather Well-Crofted
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a modern remake of the original Tomb Raider, offers a compelling blend of puzzle-solving and action-packed combat against dinosaurs. The preview highlights smooth controls, a more lighthearted tone than recent reboots, and a faithful yet modernized interpretation of Lara Croft's iconic design. The game is set to release on February 12, 2027.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hands-on report
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are reimagining Lara Croft's first adventure in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, blending elements from the original game and its remake. A hands-on preview at Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased the game's emphasis on exploration, puzzle-solving in the Lost Valley, and fast-paced combat against dinosaurs, all while aiming for a modern feel with classic Tomb Raider sensibilities. The game is set to launch on February 12, 2027.
How to complete the Oblation: Soulfed Exotic mission in Destiny 2
This guide details how to complete the Oblation: Soulfed Exotic mission in Destiny 2, which was added in the Monument of Triumph update. Players must first complete the Oblation: Bloodline mission before tackling Soulfed, which involves throwing soulfire-infused worms at crystals, clearing soulfire hazards, and solving environmental puzzles to progress through various arenas and defeat multiple Hive bosses. Completing the mission rewards players with the Sorrow's Coronet Ghost Shell and the Soulfire Rancor Catalyst, and also unlocks access to the final mission, Oblation: Immolation.
Demi and the Fractured Dream is developing into a charming Zelda-esque adventure
Demi and the Fractured Dream, the debut title from Yarn Owl Studios and published by Annapurna Interactive, is shaping up to be a charming Zelda-esque adventure. The game features puzzle-solving dungeons, inventory items for traversal, and combat inspired by action-adventure titles. It is slated for release in February 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Long Overdue, Bad Magpie Finally Expands the ‘Be a Rude Bird’ Genre
Bad Magpie, an upcoming narrative adventure game from developer Milktooth, is set to release next year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and cloud, included with Game Pass. Players control a magpie with a lost ability to fly, tasked with collecting shiny trinkets for a fallen star. The gameplay features exploration, puzzle-solving, and light immersive sim elements, with a focus on causing chaos and interacting with the environment.
Teardown Launches Relics of Barkuna Expansion as Final Season Pass DLC | Invision Game Community
Tuxedo Labs has released Relics of Barkuna, the final DLC for Teardown, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This expansion shifts focus from heists to exploration and puzzle-solving within a lost civilization, featuring three new maps and 240 hidden relics. The release also marks changes to Steam purchasing options, with the Season Pass and Ultimate Edition being retired in favor of a new Ultimate Bundle.
ESCAPE: IMMERSION TO PARTICIPATE IN STEAM NEXT FEST: JUNE 2026
Independent game developers Royal Games and AzDimension announced that their atmospheric horror adventure, Escape: Immersion, will be featured in Steam Next Fest: June 2026. Players can experience a free demo of the game, set in a collapsing underwater military base, from June 15 to June 22. The full game is slated for a July 2026 release.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Preview – Adventuring on the Minotaur’s island
Asobo Studio's upcoming game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, shifts focus from the previous titles to Sophia in a combat-heavy action-adventure experience set on the Minotaur's island. The preview highlights Sophia's sword and dagger combat, grapple hook mechanics, and puzzle-solving elements using a Minoan ball to reveal hidden paths and clues. The game blends traversal, puzzles, combat, and narrative, exploring Sophia's connection to the myth of the minotaur.
Sniper Dan – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Sniper Dan is a family-friendly 3D hidden object game where players use a sniper rifle to solve everyday problems in Happy Harbour. The demo features several in-game days filled with assignments, distractions, and challenges, requiring players to observe carefully and use precise shots to fix issues constructively. Gameplay blends relaxing puzzle-solving with urgent moments, showcasing the game's charm and humor.
Echograph – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Echograph is a new survival horror game where players photograph ghosts, solve environmental puzzles, and manage resources to uncover a family curse. The game features an isometric exploration perspective with first-person ghost encounters and a pixel art aesthetic. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
Bad Magpie Brings Feathered Chaos To Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Bad Magpie, the debut title from UK studio Milktooth, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam in 2027, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. Players will control a one-winged magpie on a quest for shiny treasures in a non-linear open world filled with secrets and interactive elements. The narrative adventure blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and a touch of mischief with an underlying mystery.
Senua is back! — Ninja Theory just unveiled the next Hellblade game, and it looks amazing
Ninja Theory has announced Senua, the next installment in the Hellblade series, set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Series S, and PC. The game features Senua, a Celtic warrior, battling through a fractured vision of purgatory in a new action-adventure chapter that expands on the franchise's emotional depth with tactical combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
Silent Hill: Townfall Launches September 24 on PS5, Pre-Orders Now Live
Konami has announced that Silent Hill: Townfall will be released on September 24, 2026, for the PlayStation 5. The game will feature narrative-driven puzzles, new creature encounters, and utilize PlayStation 5's DualSense controller features. Pre-orders for both Standard and Deluxe Editions are now live.
