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Mega Man: Dual Override Launches in Spring 2027, Feature Proto Man As Playable Character
Capcom announced during a Nintendo Direct that Mega Man: Dual Override will launch in Spring 2027. The side-scrolling platformer will feature Proto Man as a playable character with a unique moveset, including a shield and boomerang attack. Players can also utilize a chip system for character customization and a powerful Dual Override mode.
Dog Man: Bark in Action announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Mindscape and Floor 84 Studio have announced Dog Man: Bark in Action, a side-scrolling adventure platformer based on Dav Pilkey's comic books. The game will feature 10 playable characters with unique abilities, 60 levels, and cooperative play. It is set to launch this fall for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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.
Gravity Circuit 2 announced for PS5, Switch, and PC
Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Domesticated Ant Games have announced Gravity Circuit 2, a sequel to the side-scrolling action platformer. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Haneda Girl coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on May 7
Aeternum Game Studios announced that the Studio Koba-developed side-scrolling action platformer Haneda Girl will be released on May 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game features side-scrolling action gameplay.
Stare Down the Ocular Force in the Phantom Gear Demo — Now Available on Steam
The demo for Phantom Gear, a side-scrolling platformer from Bits Rule Games and Mega Cat Studios, is now available on Steam. The demo features the game's first three stages, offering players a preview of its action and platforming gameplay ahead of its full release later this year on PC and Sega Genesis. Game Designer Marcos Rebollo expressed gratitude for the community's patience and excitement for the demo's release.