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Stage Tour ‘Developer Spotlight’ trailer, latest details
RedOctane Games has revealed new details for its rhythm game Stage Tour, including a Developer Spotlight trailer, partnership with Gibson, and a new campaign mode. The game is coming to PC and major consoles, with more music and platform news expected later this summer. The trailer highlights community input and veteran developers from franchises like Guitar Hero.
Every game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 showcased over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres, with a focus on roguelites, deck-builders, and action RPGs. Many titles featured demos or playtests available on Steam, with announcements ranging from new DLC for existing games to entirely new IPs. The event also included interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming PC titles.
Armatus, the demonic roguelite where you start strong and just get stronger, is coming this winter
The third-person roguelite Armatus, developed by Counterplay Games and published by Fictions, is set to launch this winter for PC. The game features a blend of melee combat, guns, demons, and a roguelite loop where players are encouraged to feel powerful from the start. A new trailer was revealed at the PC Gaming Show, showcasing the warrior protagonist tearing through a ruined city.
Armatus launches this winter
The roguelite third-person shooter Armatus is set to launch this winter for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Published by Fictions and developed by Counterplay Games, the game features players battling demons in the ruins of Paris with firearms and celestial powers. Armatus will also be available via Game Pass.
Lovecraftian horrors and tough calls await you in roguelite climbing game Ascenders: Beyond the Peak
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is a roguelite climbing game from developer Ludogram that combines team-based strategy with Lovecraftian horror elements. Players must plan ascents up deadly mountains, manage a team connected by a single rope, and utilize unique class abilities while facing environmental hazards and monsters. The game is set to launch in early access in Q3 and a demo is available on Steam.
Void/Breaker returns with another huge update that makes you an even more efficient killing machine
The roguelite game Void/Breaker has received a significant update, adding a new zone, enemies, a boss, and customization modules. The update also introduces a sniper rifle and follows a previous content drop in April. The game is available in early access on Steam and has received "Very Positive" reviews.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse plans to break it on 15th October
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D side-scrolling metroidvania, is set to release on October 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Evil Empire with advisory support from Motion Twin and Konami, the game is set in 15th century Paris, more than two decades after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns arrives in August
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a modern reimagining of the classic Amiga strategy game, is set to launch on August 13th. The remake will feature multiple game modes, including a Retro Mode for the original experience, a Classic Mode with updated visuals and mechanics, and a new roguelite deck-builder Kingdom Mode.
Shot One Fighters shows off combos and artifacts in new trailer
Shot One Fighters, an upcoming title from Red Moon Workshop, combines traditional fighting game mechanics with roguelite progression and randomized upgrades. Players will unlock new attacks and abilities during each run, with over 100 artifacts available to dramatically alter gameplay. Fighting game veterans Justin Wong and JMCrofts have contributed to the combat experience, aiming for approachability for newcomers and depth for experienced players. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
Check out all the Frosty Games Fest 2026 reveals and premieres
Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming and recently released games from Australia and New Zealand. The event featured premieres, announcements, and updates on locally developed titles, including "A Pocket Full of Slagford," "Cloudlings," "Cooking For MA!," and "Echo Zero."
13 games from Frosty Games Fest with fresh release dates
The second Frosty Games Fest has announced release dates for 13 games developed in Australia and New Zealand. Titles like Acting Out, Atlanta TD, and Hyper Primate are set to launch throughout July to December 2026, with many featuring playable demos on Steam. The festival celebrates locally-developed titles, showcasing a variety of genres from action RPGs to simulators.
Celebrate ANZ games with all the demos from Frosty Games Fest
Frosty Games Fest, an event celebrating Australian and New Zealand developers, has concluded, highlighting numerous game demos available for players. Featured titles include the turn-based RPG Apathema, the Lovecraftian adventure Apothecurse, the collectathon RPG Fishing Echoes, the story-rich horror game Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch), the sci-fi strategy roguelite Management In Space, the physics roguelite Slayblade, and the cozy idle game The Isle of Lost Bees. All showcased games are currently available on PC via Steam, with Janet DeMornay also slated for PlayStation 5.
Coming Out in gaming this week — June 8, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Solarpunk, Voidling Bound, NBA THE RUN, Witchspire (Early Access), Crushed in Time, Beastro, and Lost Castle 2. The titles span various genres including crafting, survival, action RPG, sports, puzzle, and roguelike, launching on platforms like PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Raw Fury Reveals Brand New Gloriously Grotesque Monster Horror Sim, My Cannibal Family, Releasing in 2027
Indie publisher Raw Fury has revealed two new titles: My Cannibal Family, a monster horror simulation from Wolf & Wood releasing in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and Appulse, a pinball shooter roguelite from Le Rado coming soon to PC. My Cannibal Family tasks players with building a theme park to lure and harvest visitors, while Appulse challenges players to master flippers and weapons in a galactic war.
Echo Zero Revealed, Blending Roguelite Base Building and Co-op Defense on Steam
Wildboy Studios has unveiled Echo Zero, a new roguelite base defense game for PC via Steam. The game blends base building, tower defense, resource management, and co-op gameplay in a sci-fi setting where players control clones defending against a spreading organism. Echo Zero features procedurally generated runs, persistent progression, and supports both single-player and online co-op.
Roguelite pinball shooter Appulse announced for PC
Raw Fury and Le Rado have announced Appulse, a new roguelite pinball shooter set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. The game blends pinball mechanics with top-down shooting and roguelite progression, tasking players with defending the Vektor Dynamics fleet.
Defender of the Crown Returns This August!
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a remake of the classic medieval strategy adventure, is set to launch on August 13th for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs, the game will feature three modes: Retro Mode with the original Amiga version, Classic Mode as a modernized remake, and Kingdom Mode, a new roguelite deck-building experience.
Nidhogg devs announce platforming action game Blood Dungeon
Messhof, the studio behind Nidhogg, has announced Blood Dungeon, a new platforming action game that blends automatic shooting with roguelite elements. Players will collect resources, unlock permanent upgrades, and survive through procedurally generated arenas. A demo is available on Steam, with the full game launching this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
All the announcements & trailers from Day of the Devs SGF 2026
Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a variety of indie titles, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and 33 Immortals. The event featured world premieres and exclusive announcements, highlighting over 20 games across different genres and platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
