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Fresh out of the latest Xbox Partner Preview (March 2026), a new contender has emerged to shake up the tactical RPG landscape. Developed by Lost Lake Games—a team of industry veterans behind heavyweights like StarCraft and Guild Wars—and published by the strategy specialists at Hooded Horse, Vaunted is shaping up to be one of the…

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Since its debut nearly a decade ago, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has undergone countless transformations. But as we head into April 2026, Krafton isn’t just tweaking the formula—they’re tearing up the rulebook. Enter PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UNBOUND. Announced alongside the massive 2026 Roadmap and the game’s 9th Anniversary, Unbound represents a bold pivot toward “what-if” scenarios that push…

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The “road trip” genre of gaming is about to get a whole lot more emotional. Annapurna Interactive and German developer Third Shift have officially confirmed that their highly anticipated narrative adventure, Forever Ago, will be launching on the Epic Games Store later this year. After being in development for several years, this “heartfelt and nuanced”…

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Infold Games has just dropped the trailer for Infinity Nikki Version 2.4, titled “The Forest Need Not Listen,” and it is safe to say the cosy open-worlder is taking a turn for the atmospheric. While the game is famous for its whimsical landscapes and high-fashion platforming, this latest update leans into a “dark fairytale” aesthetic…

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Whether you’re a fan of eerie stop-motion classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas or you spent your childhood staring a little too long at Pingu, MoonHood’s The Midnight Walk is going to hit you right in the nostalgia—and then promptly give you nightmares. Originally released in 2025 by the creative minds behind Lost in Random,…

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Digital Extremes has officially splashed into 2026 with Update 42: The Shadowgrapher. While last year’s The Old Peace gave us sweeping cinematic drama, The Shadowgrapher takes a sharp, inky turn into survival horror. If you’ve ever felt like Warframe was getting a little too “superhero” and not enough “space ninja nightmare,” this update is for…

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If you combined the relentless, “one-more-run” addiction of Dead Cells with the high-octane, stylish flair of Cyberpunk Edgerunners, you’d get SlashZero. Announced by developer Streetlamp Studio and publisher Skystone Games at the recent Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026, this 3D roguelike action platformer is already turning heads. It’s not just another indie side-scroller; it’s…

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Serious Sam is turning 25 this year, and instead of just blowing out some candles, Devolver Digital is blowing up the multiverse. Announced during the latest Xbox Partner Preview, Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a bold new direction for the legendary “boomer shooter” franchise. In a surprising twist, the game isn’t being helmed by series creators…

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The golden age of the NES isn’t just a memory—it’s a thriving playground for modern developers. The Retro Room Games, in collaboration with developer mdsteele, has officially announced that their ambitious new Metroidvania, Annalog, has successfully cleared its first major stretch goal on Kickstarter just days after launching. For those who missed the initial buzz,…

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If you thought Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio was content just giving us more neon-soaked street fights in modern-day Kamurocho, think again. During the latest Xbox Partner Preview, Sega and Microsoft finally pulled back the curtain on the project formerly known as Project Century. Now officially titled Stranger Than Heaven, this isn’t just another spin-off—it’s…

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For fans of The Expanse, the wait to finally step into the magnetic boots of a Belter, Martian, or Earther is almost over. During the latest Xbox Partner Preview, developer Owlcat Games—the masterminds behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader—dropped a massive “protomolecule-sized” update for their upcoming action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The big news? A…

