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Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster Delivers A Bloody Trip Through A Fantasy World
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster is a new action Metroidvania game available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Dormidin Studio and published by Selecta Play, the game features hand-drawn animation, classic sword-and-sorcery influences, and the ability to channel animal souls for combat customization.
THQ’s new sword-and-sorcery game sets early access release date—and I can’t wait to try it
THQ Nordic has announced an early access release date for its new sword-and-sorcery game. The genre is experiencing a resurgence, and the author expresses anticipation for the upcoming title.
Goodman Games Announces The Classic Era of Elric!
Goodman Games has announced a licensing agreement to publish official tabletop role-playing material based on Michael Moorcock's iconic character Elric of Melniboné. The Classic Era of Elric line will include sourcebooks and adventures compatible with Fifth Edition and Dungeon Crawl Classics, with a crowdfunding launch planned for 2027.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
