KEMURI currently has no chance of receiving an XBOX version, according to UNSEEN founder Ikumi Nakamura. “No! No. I just want people to understand that porting takes a lot of work. We develop the game for PC first. Then bringing it to Nintendo or PlayStation”, Nakamura said while answering questions from the community. In the […] Source

It’s the Insides That Count asks four aliens with 37 minutes of medical training to operate on one human without accidentally killing, or “rebirthing”, the unfortunate patient. Developed and published by Cracked Cannoli, this upcoming PC game divides the procedure between four roles. One player scans the floating body for dangerous attachment points, another mixes […] Source

XBOX CEO Asha Sharma reportedly spends several hours each month responding to customer-support tickets, giving Microsoft’s most senior gaming executive a direct look at the problems players encounter across its hardware, games and services. The unusual habit was revealed in a Wall Street Journal profile examining Sharma’s first months in charge. She handles the tickets […] Source

French studio Unexpected’s turn-based tactical roguelite Deified will leave Steam Early Access on September 21, completing a development period that began on April 27. Unexpected originally used the period to refine its balance, interface, readability and quality-of-life features with community feedback. The studio also planned to add the narrative ending, a final boss floor and […] Source

Saber Interactive still has its headquarters and publishing operation in the United States, but chief creative officer Tim Willits says the company now has “no real development in North America anymore.” His explanation is brutally simple: making AAA games there has become too expensive. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, Willits claimed a large North American studio can […] Source

When Metro 2039 was first announced, I felt a bit conflicted. While I could tolerate Metro Exodus, it did not elicit the same feelings I had for Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light. Yes, the game did still have some horror elements, but it felt more like a generic shooter rather than a dystopian survival […] Source

A fan-made multiplayer mod for the PC version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered will no longer be released after its creator received a letter asking them to stop the project on Sony Interactive Entertainment’s behalf. Modder Speclizer said development had been underway since January 2026, with a public launch planned for later […] Source

Nintendo’s new seven-minute overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave may cover familiar tactical-RPG ground, but one mechanic stands out: its heroes’ strongest abilities can eventually cut their maximum health in half. Blaze Arts are signature moves that consume HP and fill a character’s Blaze Gauge. Reaching the halfway point grants a temporary power boost, […] Source

Game Freak’s newly revealed mobile project of 2026 is neither another monster-catching adventure nor a traditional RPG. Ame no Chi Hare Onna is officially classified as a “laundry game,” and tomorrow’s real weather forecast becomes part of its magic system. The original title is being co-developed with Chronogate under director and producer Shigeru Ohmori, whose previous […] Source

Ahead of our big SPRAWL Zero review, we had the chance to sit down and pick the brains of the game – the folks at indie developer MAETH. For this interview, we got to talk with MAETH co-founder, director, designer, and composer Carlos Lizarraga. Without further ado, get our spoiler-free SPRAWL Zero interview below! Niche […] Source

Stay on the White Lines is an upcoming Japanese game which recaptures the nostalgia of youth where you play a young child trying to get home before dinner, but you can only walk on the street’s white lines. Even if you’re not Japanese, I feel confident in assuming almost every culture has some similar childhood […] Source

Indie developers are constantly told to show their games as early as possible, build an audience and collect wishlists before launch, but a viral Steam trend is showing exactly why that advice is becoming increasingly uncomfortable. The problem started with Needle In A Haystack Simulator, a deliberately ridiculous game from developer Nas Nakarus built around […] Source

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 only just arrived, but Konami may already be looking at what comes next, with a new rumor claiming Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid V could form the backbone of a third collection. The rumor comes from Video Games Chronicle journalist Jordan Middler, who discussed the possibility during an […] Source

Going into Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 was slightly intimidating for me. Before playing the first collection two years ago, I had never experienced the older Metal Gear games released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 or PSP. The biggest attraction here is undoubtedly Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, a […] Source

Nihon Falcom spent years treating PlayStation as the natural home for series like Trails, but after seeing how strongly PC and Switch players responded to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, that strategy is clearly changing. Speaking with ASCII Japan, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo explained that the success of the 2025 remake convinced the company […] Source

The more I see of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, the harder it becomes to avoid those Mass Effect comparisons, and its latest gameplay trailer certainly is not trying to move away from them. Owlcat Games has released a new gameplay sequence called “Beetle in the Anthill,” showing a mission that takes players into a secret […] Source

Nintendo has announced their latest Nintendo Direct broadcast is coming next week. The new Nintendo Direct will go down on September 9th at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern and will run for roughly 45 minutes, focusing on Switch 2 games launching this winter. You’ll be able to watch the new Nintendo Direct broadcast […] Source

Nintendo has announced a new The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct planned for this month. While details are scant, the new Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is set for next week on September 8thm at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern. The broadcast will run for roughly 30 minutes and will likely […] Source

Palworld developer Pocketpair has announced Craftopia is finally hitting full release next year. Their initial foray into open-world survival-crafting gaming is finally hitting full release sometime in 2027, six years after it originally hit early access. Craftopia has been available for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC. Here’s the […] Source

Anyone hoping to see The Witcher Remake relatively soon will probably need a little more patience, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed that development has effectively been folded into The Witcher 4 for now. The remake of the original 2007 RPG is being developed by Fool’s Theory, but CD Projekt says its production has been […] Source

Tribute Games has announced and released new Scott Pilgrim EX downloadable content alongside a free update. The new “Back in the Band” downloadable content is available now and adds three new playable characters and their respective stylings. A free “Coin-Op Chaos” update is also available, it adds an all-new arcade mode to the game. Scott Pilgrim […] Source

Publisher Lyrical Games and developer One More Level shared a story trailer for Valor Mortis, their Napoleonic era soulslike game. Here’s a rundown on the new details, plus the new trailer: The trailer marks the first appearance of the Shrike, the rebel leader fighting Napoleon’s Empire in occupied Eastern Europe. It also delivers new looks […] Source

Publisher Trailmark Games and co-developers Raw Thrills and Cradle Games announced a Switch 2 port for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants. Their console port for the arcade beat ’em up game is coming to Switch 2 on September 4th. A physical release is planned for October 9th. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles […] Source

Indie Japanese developer Kogado Studio has announced Sugar Lies, a short but decidedly bittersweet visual novel about classic boy-meets-girl summer romance. Sugar Lies is in development for Windows PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch with a global release set for end of 2026 for PC and sometime next spring for Switch. Here’s a rundown on the game, […] Source

Japanese developer MAGES. has announced Seeker Eye, a new occult-themed thriller visual novel they now have in development. The team behind the new visual novel is from their Science Adventure series, however this game is declaratively a “non-science” game. The game follows the ghost story “The House with the Red Roof,” which has been streamed […] Source

Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell announced FOUNTAINS launches for consoles next month alongside new DLC. The soulslike game launches for Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 on September 17th alongside the new “Shattered Shape” downloadable content for all platforms, including its original PC (Steam) version. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game and its new […] Source

Soft Source Publishing and developer MelonCat have announced Wishseeker, a new turn-based strategy RPG. Wishseeker is in development for Windows PC (Steam). While a release date wasn’t announced, a playtest is planned and sign-ups are available now. Here’s a rundown on the new game, plus its reveal trailer: Wishseeker is a turn-based tactical roguelite where you […] Source

Developer miHoYo has announced Zenless Zone Zero update 3.2 is launching early next month bringing with it the game’s first new specialty and more. The new update, “Their Secret Histories”, will launch on September 9th for all supported platforms. Fans can expect the new update to add a new Armorer specialty, two new characters: Claret and […] Source

Publisher Team17 and developer Sonka announced a release window for Holstin, their throwback psychological horror game. Holstin is in development for Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 with a release now set for sometime in 2027. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer: Holstin […] Source

Indie developer JARCORP Interactive has announced Amphibian, a “Super2D RPG” for fans of classic console adventure games. Amphibian is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 with a release set for sometime in 2028. “The guiding principle of Amphibian is the synthesis of intentionality and purpose. Where every aspect of the […] Source

We’ve learned some tragic news – Peter Cullen, known for his legendary role as Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at 85. Peter Cullen died in his Los Angeles home. TMZ reports the cause of death remains unclear, though it was likely old age. “Peter Cullen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving […] Source

Publisher and developer Nekki announced a release window for SPINE, their long-awaited gun action-adventure game. SPINE is set to finally launch sometime in summer 2027 for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. Nekki confirmed to Niche Gamer the Switch 2 port is coming later. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer: SPINE […] Source

Publisher tinyBuild and developer Lazy Bear Games have announced a release date for Graveyard Keeper 2, their new survival adventure sim sequel. Graveyard Keeper 2 is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 with a release set for September 22nd. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced sequel, plus a […] Source

Publisher Team17 and developer Navegante Entertainment have announced Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms, a new sequel to their metroidvania from 2021. Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms is in development for Windows PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PlayStation 5 with a release set for sometime in 2027. Here’s a rundown on the game, […] Source

Developer Wolcen Studio has announced Wolcen 2, a new sequel to their original single-player action RPG from 2020. Wolcen 2 is in development for Windows PC (Steam) and will launch via early access sometime in 2027, followed by a full release on PC and consoles. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer: Many […] Source

Indie developer Herobeat Studios has announced a release window for Wilderings: The Lost Spring, their new open-world action roguelite metroidvania with creature collection. Wilderings: The Lost Spring, previously known as Rewilders: The Lost Spring, is set to launch in spring 2027 for Windows PC (Steam) and consoles. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a […] Source

Gotcha Gotcha Games has revealed the key visual for RPG Maker U2U alongside launching its official Steam store page. The key visual gives us another look at the overall theme of the DIY game engine that adds HD-2D like visuals. The Steam store page is also now live – check it out here. Here’s a rundown […] Source

Developer Pearl Abyss announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a big 2.0 update for the game with updated cutscenes, more language options, and more. The new update is available now for all supported platforms across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Here’s a rundown on the new details, plus a new trailer: Crimson Desert Enhanced Crimson […] Source

Publisher NetEase Games and developer Joker Studio announced a release window for Sea of Remnants, their free-to-play pirate adventure RPG. Sea of Remnants is set to launch across Windows PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, iOS/Android, and now Xbox Series X|S too sometime in early 2027 and a closed beta test is coming in December. Here’s […] Source

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer The Coalition shared a new trailer showing off the campaign in Gears of War: E-Day, their long-awaited prequel. Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer: Emergence Begins Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix […] Source

A Georgia man is being targeted by federal prosecutors after his phone’s OS wiped the device during an attempted seizure. Atlanta resident Sam Tunick was returning from the Dominican Republic in January when he was stopped by federal agents. Tunick’s lawyer alleges that the stop was motivated by Tunick’s activism against the $118 million “Cop […] Source

A group of PlayStation players is organizing a week-long boycott in response to Sony’s decision to stop producing physical discs for new games beginning in 2028. The campaign, promoted under the hashtag #PSBlackout, asks players to stop using PlayStation platforms between August 23 and August 30, 2026. It was announced by game-preservation account Does It […] Source

A new Baldur’s Gate 3 mod allows PC players to explore Faerûn using a close over-the-shoulder camera similar to modern third-person RPGs. Created by Relysia, the True Third-Person Camera mod was released through Nexus Mods on July 20. It builds upon Ersh’s Native Camera Tweaks while adding a dedicated perspective that remains closely attached to […] Source

Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes help the publisher maintain a steady release schedule while generating funding for original games and new intellectual properties, producer Masachika Kawata has explained. Speaking with Game Informer, Kawata said producing an entirely new Resident Evil instalment every year would require considerable resources. Remaking older entries allows Capcom to fill gaps between […] Source

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser believes publishers should continue producing physical games when players want them, despite having no strong personal preference between discs and digital releases. Houser discussed the future of physical media during an IGN interview at San Diego Comic-Con. His comments followed Sony’s announcement that it will stop producing physical PlayStation games […] Source

Square Enix gave a new look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation during the Final Fantasy XIV European Fan Festival in Berlin, where director Naoki Hamaguchi appeared alongside Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) to present the upcoming conclusion to the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. The new trailer highlighted the next chapter […] Source

Microsoft is investigating an Xbox network outage that is preventing players from signing in, accessing their game libraries and launching games. The company acknowledged the problems through the official Xbox Support account, confirming that its engineers are working on a solution. “We are aware that some users are encountering errors when attempting to sign in, […] Source

Rockstar Games could release the third Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer within the next two weeks, according to a prediction from industry insider Tom Henderson. Henderson believes the trailer could arrive by August 6, when Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive is expected to present its next financial report. Major publishers sometimes release new promotional material […] Source

Warhorse Studios has filed a European trademark for Kingdom Come Salvation, potentially revealing the name of its next game in the historical RPG series. The application was submitted to the European Union Intellectual Property Office on July 23 and lists Warhorse Studios as its owner. It also includes a logo using typography similar to Kingdom […] Source

Tomb Raider: Catalyst may have been delayed from 2027 to 2028, according to comments from Amazon Games chief Jeffrey Gattis. Speaking during an interview with The Game Business, Gattis discussed Amazon’s upcoming portfolio and seemingly revealed the revised launch window. “We’ve obviously announced the two Tomb Raider titles: Atlantis comes 12th February next year and […] Source