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No Man’s Sky Forsaken lets players fly creepy ships, find haunting mementos, and become worms in a jar
The latest update for No Man's Sky, titled 'Forsaken,' introduces a creepy, horror-themed aesthetic with new items like haunting mementos and biomechanical ship parts. The update also adds significant features such as seamless warping, long-distance courier missions, the ability to upload player bases, and the game's launch on iOS platforms.
Underrated PS5 Sci-Fi Action Game Is 80% Off on PlayStation Store
The PlayStation Store is offering an 80% discount on the Dead Space Digital Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5, reducing the price to $15.99 until November 5, 2026. This edition includes the base game and five cosmetic items, featuring upgraded visuals and gameplay improvements while staying true to the original's survival horror experience.
Bakudo announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Shueisha Games has confirmed that Bakudo, a sci-fi school drama and ball-sport boss-rush action game, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The game features a unique combat system where players must defeat the eight top-ranked students of Soliris Academy within ten days.
PS5 Gets Console-Exclusive Sci-Fi Game in Popular Franchise
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3, a free-to-play sci-fi action game coming to PlayStation 5 and PC. The game will feature cross-play and large-scale team battles with Mobile Suits from various Gundam universes. A release date has not yet been announced, but a Japan-only playtest is confirmed.
Games Inbox: Will Red Dead Redemption 3 be Rockstar’s next game?
Readers discuss Rockstar Games' next project, with speculation leaning towards Red Dead Redemption 3 over new IPs, despite a desire for experimentation. Other topics include the perceived high pricing of PlayStation Store digital games, the mismanagement of BioWare leading to the decline of franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, and concerns about future online security threats and the impact of piracy on the games industry.
Mass Effect: Universe Would Involve a Multiverse by Including All Choices From the Originals – Rumor
Details have emerged regarding the canceled Mass Effect sequel, reportedly titled Mass Effect: Universe, which would have incorporated player choices from previous games to create parallel timelines and alternate universes. Former developers discussed the ambitious scope, which included a new customizable protagonist, a galaxy set 600 years after Mass Effect 3 with new factions, and gameplay elements inspired by Hitman and John Wick. The article also touches on the potential for a live-action TV adaptation and the future of the Mass Effect IP.
Mass Effect Universe "looked incredible" says creator who claims he advised BioWare
A content creator named Dantics, who claims to have been part of a BioWare community council, has shared alleged details about the cancelled Mass Effect Universe game. He described a game set over 600 years after the Reaper War, featuring a galactic Cold War between factions and a customizable N7 agent with advanced hacking abilities. Dantics expressed disappointment that the game, which he described as "incredible," may never be released following BioWare's closure and EA's job cuts.
The Next Mass Effect Sounded Like John Wick In Space
Details have emerged about the cancelled Mass Effect game, tentatively titled Mass Effect Universe, which was envisioned as a departure from the series' previous entries, focusing on covert ops and espionage with a tone compared to John Wick and James Bond. Content creator Dantics, who was part of a BioWare feedback group, described the game as set centuries after the Reaper War, featuring a customizable N7 agent and a smaller arsenal. While the game was shelved, a Mass Effect TV show remains in development, and a spiritual successor, Exodus, has released a new trailer.
A Line Held Tight is a charcoal visual novel about a miner's strike in the 32nd century and choosing your relationships wisely
A Line Held Tight is a forthcoming visual novel from Humble Grove that centers on a sci-fi miner's strike in the 32nd century. Players will guide the protagonist, The Canary, through a branching narrative, with choices impacting relationships and loyalties. The game features a distinctive charcoal art style and folk soundtrack, and a demo is currently available.
After 16 Years, Chill Sci-Fi Game Faraway Has A Release Date
The chill sci-fi game Faraway, first announced in 2010, will launch on November 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Steph Thirion and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is a one-button arcade experience where players guide a shooting star across the cosmos, creating constellations and navigating procedurally generated universes.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a promising Mass Effect-style RPG, even if you're not familiar with the series
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a promising Mass Effect-style RPG that aims to capture the deep sci-fi tone of the series while telling a separate story. Developed by Owlcat Games, the game allows for character customization and features exploration, conversation, and cover-based combat. While it lacks the quirky personality of other sci-fi RPGs, its grounded approach and focus on narrative are expected to appeal to fans of The Expanse.
RetroSpace offers a huge sci-fi playground for inquisitive space janitors, but I'm not that System Shocked by the tools at your disposal
RetroSpace, an immersive sim from The Wild Gentlemen, offers a vast sci-fi playground where players act as janitors exploring a space station affected by a black hole and temporal anomalies. While the game excels in its secretive level design and world-building, the available tools and mechanics feel overly familiar and less innovative compared to its inspirations like System Shock and Prey.
Moadra gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
The sci-fi Metroidvania game Moadra will be released on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on October 22, 2026. The game, originally announced for a 2025 release, features exploration of an alien world, survival mechanics, and an evolution system.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet needs "to cook for just a little bit longer," Naughty Dog lead Neil Druckmann says, so you won't see it again until next year
Naughty Dog studio lead Neil Druckmann stated that their ambitious new sci-fi game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will not be fully revealed until 2027. The team needs more time to develop the title, which is described as Naughty Dog's most ambitious game yet. The last significant update was in August, teasing a cinematic shoot with protagonist Tati Gabrielle.
This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?
An ambitious total conversion mod for Half-Life 2, titled The Temple, is set to release soon. Inspired by the submarine horror of Iron Lung, the mod features players piloting a submarine, an airship, and a space shuttle across an aquatic planet and its moons. The mod expands on previous maps and promises over two hours of exploration-based sci-fi horror.
Nikita Buyanov's next game, Fragmentary Order, is "ten Tarkovs." EFT was "just a test."
Nikita Buyanov, COO of Battlestate Games and Game Director of Escape from Tarkov, discussed his new venture, RANT Studio, and its upcoming game, Fragmentary Order. He described Fragmentary Order as a significantly more complex and punishing 'ten Tarkovs' experience set in a sci-fi universe, aiming for unparalleled realism. Buyanov also mentioned that the production is considerably more expensive than Tarkov and that RANT Studio is a separate entity from Battlestate Games.
Control: Resonant Review: Worth the Visual Overload — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Control: Resonant is Remedy Entertainment's latest open-world action RPG, offering a captivating paranormal narrative and impressive visual design. While the final act is a visual spectacle with engaging level design and movement mechanics, some players might find the bosses more of a visual display than a significant challenge, and the backstory doesn't break new ground in the sci-fi genre. Despite minor frame rate dips and a lack of challenge in later encounters, the game is highly recommended, especially for fans of Remedy's previous work.
Rivage Launches With a Time-Bending Sci-Fi Mystery | Invision Game Community
Raw Fury and Exnilo Studio have released Rivage, a sci-fi puzzle adventure game. Players control Miranda, who investigates a mysterious disappearance aboard the A.R.E.S. space station, becoming trapped in a time-bending phenomenon. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Control: Resonant Has Me Still Thinking About Its Madness — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Control: Resonant is a compelling sci-fi epic that successfully expands on the original game's narrative and world. The game's unique traversal mechanics, which involve gravity manipulation, offer a thrilling sense of freedom but may cause dizziness for some players. The reviewer highly recommends the experience, with a full review forthcoming.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave review - bigger and better than ever
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is the most ambitious entry in the series, featuring four distinct story campaigns with unique characters and gameplay elements. Despite some narrative and graphical shortcomings, it successfully builds upon previous titles like Three Houses, offering an exceptional turn-based strategy and role-playing experience.
