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Genshin Impact releases a new trailer to herald the opening of Snezhnaya on August 12
Genshin Impact is releasing its Snezhnaya region on August 12th, accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the frosty land. The update introduces two new characters, Odette and Alyosha, a third-person shooter mode, puzzle elements, and new challenges. Players can also look forward to a "spooky summer tale event" in the Miliastra Wonderland UGC mode.
Retrace The Light Brings Stylish Sci-Fi Action And Mind-Bending Combat To Xbox
Retrace The Light, a 2.5D action-adventure RPG with a unique teleportation mechanic, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £14.99. Developed by Xiaming Game and published by E-Home Entertainment, the game features fast-paced combat, puzzle-solving, and a science-fiction narrative set in the year 3323.
Pragmata Has Sold Over 2.5 Million Units Since Launch
Capcom's new intellectual property, Pragmata, has sold over 2.5 million units since its April launch, with the publisher citing the success of Resident Evil remakes as a factor in funding new titles. The sci-fi shooter, available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, faced several delays and development challenges. The game follows Hugh's investigation on the Moon, where he encounters an android named Diana.
Terminal Shift Takes Psychological Horror To New Heights
Terminal Shift, a new psychological horror game developed by Digital Star Games, is now available exclusively on Xbox Series X|S for £4.99. The game challenges players to escape a looping, deserted airport terminal while being hunted by an unknown entity, combining exploration, puzzle-solving, and survival elements. Each playthrough features a procedurally generated code, encouraging thorough exploration of the unsettling environment.
Brave Escape Challenges Friends To Work Together Or Fall Apart Trying
Brave Escape, a co-op platformer from Hit Start Studios, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation. The game emphasizes teamwork, requiring players to coordinate closely to overcome hazards and puzzles. The console release includes all previous PC updates and additional content, supporting both local and online co-op with cross-platform play.
Roman Sands RE:Build sets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Roman Sands RE:Build will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 16, 2026, as announced by Serenity Forge and Arbitrary Metric. The game, originally planned for 2023, is a genre-bending experience that combines visual novel, adventure, puzzle solving, horror, and survival simulation elements.
Wandersky heading to Nintendo Switch
TinyPotionTree has announced that its upcoming top-down adventure game with Metroidvania elements, Wandersky, will be released on the Nintendo Switch. The game features Kuu and her companion Tama on a mission to restore the land of Hyndara, incorporating puzzles, combat, and exploration with a unique single-arrow mechanic. A release window is still to be determined.
Backframes: Escape Together – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Backframes: Escape Together is a cooperative horror game for one to four players that utilizes voice commands for puzzle solving and evading supernatural entities. Players navigate dark environments, using verbal commands to interact with the world and banish ghosts. Beta sign-ups are currently open for players to participate in a playtest.
Rainbow and Maximum Entertainment Announce Winx Club: The Magic is Back Now Available on Xbox
Maximum Entertainment and Rainbow have announced that Winx Club: The Magic is Back is now available on Xbox Series X|S. The game, inspired by the Winx Club franchise and its new animated series, features exploration, puzzle-solving, combat, and cooperative gameplay with six playable fairies. It was previously released on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
‘The Path of Kana’ has unique enemies and a deep story
The Path of Kana is an upcoming action RPG featuring a deep story about a fallen kingdom and a haunted dungeon. Players will guide lost souls home, solve puzzles, and battle unique enemies with specific weaknesses. The game aims for replayability through randomized elements and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Hands-on Preview – Simple action but deeper adventure
A hands-on preview of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy reveals a shift towards action-combat inspired by games like Uncharted and Ghost of Tsushima, moving away from the series' signature stealth gameplay. Set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Innocence, players control Sophia on Minotaur's Island, engaging in swordplay and solving puzzles involving light manipulation and a dual-timeline mechanic with the hero Theseus. While the visuals and music are praised, the preview expresses caution about the frequent combat and deviation from the established Plague Tale identity.
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree Review | TheXboxHub
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D underwater adventure game inspired by Arabian mythology, focusing on exploration and gentle puzzle-solving with minimal combat. Players collect items to cleanse the ocean, uncovering lore through hidden scrolls and engaging with characters. While the game offers a relaxing experience with a beautiful visual style and fitting soundtrack, some players might find the gameplay loop repetitive and the swimming mechanics occasionally less fluid than desired.
Deltarune: How to Get the Secret Egg in Chapter 5
This guide details how to find the secret egg in Chapter 5 of Deltarune, titled Festival Day. Players must progress through the Flower Kingdom, obtain the Petal Feather, and solve a wheat field puzzle to reveal a hidden area. Inside this area, players must interact with flowers in a specific order indicated by a dog with a balloon, which then reveals a watering can needed to uncover the final path to the secret egg.
Dimhaven - The Lost Source is out now on Steam
Dimhaven - The Lost Source, a narrative-driven first-person adventure game developed by Zadbox Entertainment and published by Blue Brain Games, has been released on Steam. The game features puzzle-solving, dialogues, and an in-game notebook mechanic, and is set on the island of Dimhaven where players investigate the disappearance of an uncle. It is available with a 15% launch discount.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Preview – Hiding from the terrors below the Minotaur’s Island
A hands-on preview of Resonance: A Plague Tale reveals a shift towards action-adventure gameplay with Sophia as the protagonist, exploring the island of the Minotaur. The game introduces new light-splitting mechanics for puzzles and a terrifying bioluminescent monster in the dark maze below the island. While animation quality could be improved, the game's inventiveness and narrative twists are promising for its late August release.
LIMINAL BACKROOMS UNVEILS NEW TRAILER FOR ITS CO-OP BACKROOMS HORROR GAME
The Unknown Studio has released a new trailer for their co-op horror game, Liminal Backrooms, which is set to be available on PC via Steam. The game focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and survival within unsettling liminal spaces, requiring players to work together to overcome hostile entities and adapt to the unique rules of each level.
Hellraiser: Revival is a brutal and smart survival horror, and my biggest surprise of SGF
Hellraiser: Revival is a surprising survival horror game that blends first-person exploration with challenging puzzles and brutal combat. Developed by Saber Interactive, the game features unique looping environments and environmental puzzles inspired by the Hellraiser franchise's iconic tone. The game is slated for release on PC and aims to deliver a gory and intense experience for fans.
Review: Rise Of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Switch 2) - The Crown Jewel Of The Survivor Trilogy
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration has been released on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a solid port of the acclaimed action-adventure title. The game features satisfying exploration, challenging puzzle tombs, and impressive visuals, though some performance dips and stiff combat controls are noted. This complete edition includes all original DLC, making it a strong addition to the Switch 2 library, particularly for handheld play.
My Time in Evershine Preview – Shine On, You Crazy Governor
My Time in Evershine is a life-sim RPG where players act as the governor of a town built on the ruins of an old world. The preview showcased resource gathering, action combat against bandits and a robot boss, and puzzle-solving using serums. The game features a cozy visual style and is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Review | TheXboxHub
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 offers a narrative-heavy experience with a focus on puzzle-solving over scares, though the final act delivers significant reveals. The chapter continues the story directly after the previous installment, introducing new characters and exploring Huggy Wuggy's past. While the lengthy puzzle sections slow the pacing, the chapter's conclusion provides satisfying fan service and sets up future installments with a cliffhanger ending.
