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A Unique Cast Of Characters Emerge In Retro-Inspired 2D-Platformer ‘DekaDuck’ Coming Soon To PC via STEAM™
Indie developer Asteristic Game Studio announced DekaDuck, a retro-inspired 2D action platformer with hand-drawn art, coming soon to PC. Players control a half-duck, half-robot bounty hunter utilizing a detachable mechanical arm for combat and traversal across six stages. The game is inspired by classics like MegaMan and Alien Soldier and is currently seeking support via Kickstarter, with a playable demo available on Steam.
Nintendo Download: Four Ages, One Mission
Nintendo's latest download update features new releases like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Observer: System Redux for Nintendo Switch. The update also highlights Father's Day game recommendations, pre-orders for Devil May Cry 5, and a Game Trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Additionally, promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships and various eShop sales are detailed.
RF Online Next Officially Launches in Southeast Asia
RF Online Next has officially launched in Southeast Asia, allowing players to experience the sequel to the sci-fi MMORPG. The game features updated visuals, large-scale warfare, and futuristic combat, with eight servers currently available. RF Online Next is accessible on PC and mobile platforms.
Review: Observer: System Redux (Switch 2) - A Sci-Fi Thriller Bursting With Blade Runner Reverence
Observer: System Redux is a cyberpunk sci-fi thriller that pays homage to films like Blade Runner, set in a dystopian Krakow in 2084. Players control Daniel Lazarski, an 'Observer' who hacks into minds to relive memories, searching for his son. The Nintendo Switch version offers impressive graphical fidelity and steady performance, making it a compelling way to experience this narrative-heavy title with horror elements.
5 Rekomendasi Film Akhir Pekan, Backrooms hingga Disclosure Day
This weekend's cinema releases include "Backrooms," a horror film about a man trapped in an endless series of rooms, and "Disclosure Day," a sci-fi thriller involving alien revelations. Indonesian films "Garuda di Dadaku" (animation) and "Warkop DKI: Viralin Dong!" (comedy) are also showing, alongside the Bollywood romance drama "Main Vaapas Aunga."
Total War: Warhammer 40K is getting a closed beta in 2026, and after its latest reveal I'll be first in line
Creative Assembly announced that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will receive a closed beta in 2026. The game, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, will feature real-time battles with a focus on both ranged and melee combat, and a more urban battlefield environment compared to previous titles. The developer also showcased new gameplay footage at the PC Gaming Show 2026.
Cyber Wraith - Another fantastic speccy game makes an appearance
Sisko_MSX has launched Cyber Wraith, a new sci-fi action game for the ZX Spectrum. Players are tasked with escaping the planet NOIRYS-9, which has been overrun by mechanical constructs controlled by an AI called the Great Cyber. To escape, players must collect 15 Mercuries to power a mythical spacecraft, while managing limited ammunition and navigating exploration blocks.
Doctor Who's Christmas cancelation is the best thing that could happen to the show
The cancellation of Doctor Who's 2026 Christmas special is seen as a positive move for the show's long-term future, allowing for a much-needed reinvention. This break aims to address declining ratings and narrative issues, with showrunner Russell T. Davies and production company Bad Wolf departing to focus on future series. The decision is framed as a strategic move to ensure the show's eventual return with renewed quality and fresh perspectives, rather than a temporary fix.
Shiro’s delayed sci-fi sandbox SpaceCraft hyperjumps into early access this Thursday
Shiro Games' sci-fi sandbox title SpaceCraft has been delayed from its original May 20th release and will now launch into early access on June 11th. The buy-to-play game will feature starship customization and galaxy exploration on Day One, with advanced building, progression systems, and space pirates planned for later in the early access period.
Stellar Blade Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Stellar Blade is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, featuring the protagonist EVE on a mission to reclaim Earth. The game will include fast-paced action combat, character progression with customizable builds, and challenging boss encounters. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will also incorporate Joy-Con motion controls for specific in-game activities.
'Stellar Blade' Brings Style And Sauciness To Switch 2 "This Year"
Shift Up's action-adventure game Stellar Blade is coming to Switch 2 in 2026. Originally released for PlayStation 5 in 2024, the game features intense combat, a sci-fi narrative, and character progression. The Switch 2 version will include support for Joy-Con motion controls.
EXODUS looks like a good fit for Mass Effect fans wanting something more
EXODUS, a sci-fi action-adventure RPG from Archetype Entertainment, is slated for release in 2027 and aims to fill the void left by Mass Effect. An extended gameplay reveal showcased the game's combat, exploration, and narrative elements, with Game Director Chris King providing commentary. The developer's ties to BioWare suggest a strong lineage for the title.
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.
The Alters: Last Variable. Aid Jan Scientist in his tireless research in this new, robust, 20-hour-long story arc
The Alters: Last Variable, a new 20-hour DLC for the survival sci-fi game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and terraforming features, focusing on the research efforts of Jan Scientist and his alters on a hostile planet.
A New Sci-Fi Frontier Adventure from a Starpoint Gemini Co-Creator
Independent developer Siscia Games, founded by Starpoint Gemini co-creator Zeljko Kos, has revealed FARLANE, a single-player sci-fi space adventure. The game is planned for release in 2027 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, featuring ship and crew management, exploration, and combat in a frontier setting.
Rivage, A Sci-Fi Time-Loop Adventure, Launches on August 13th
The sci-fi puzzle adventure game Rivage, developed by Exnilo Studio and published by Raw Fury, is set to launch on August 13th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players control Miranda, who is trapped in a time loop on a space station investigating the mystery of a newly discovered world.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches in July
Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to launch on July 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with early access starting July 23 for premium editions. The game includes a new three-mission story arc, Operation: METEORITE, set before the original game, featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. It will also feature cross-play and cross-progression and be available day one on Game Pass.
Fumito Ueda’s Gen Atlas Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026
Fumito Ueda's studio genDesign, in partnership with Epic Games Publishing, has unveiled Gen Atlas, a single-player sci-fi action-adventure game. Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, the title is set on an abandoned planet and features colossal robots that aid in exploration. Gen Atlas is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.
Exodus somehow looks even more like Mass Effect than it did before it dropped a big gameplay reveal at the Future Game…
Exodus, a sci-fi action RPG from Archetype Entertainment, revealed extended gameplay at the Future Games Show, drawing comparisons to Mass Effect. The game features a protagonist with unique genetic traits, moral choices impacting alignment, and a cast of companions reminiscent of Mass Effect characters. Exodus is slated for release in early 2027 for PC.
NovaShift - Free Online Browser Game
NovaShift is a new free online browser-based puzzle game featuring sci-fi themes and procedurally generated levels. Players guide energy arrows through a cybernetic grid, using deflector spikes and wormholes to avoid collisions. The game offers infinite levels and an immersive synthwave soundtrack.
