Xbox Insiders can now earn Mythic Achievements for finishing a game’s original list, 18 years after PlayStation’s first Platinum Trophy.

Pepsiman brings Pepsi's accident-prone superhero to the original PlayStation. In this retro review of KID's Japan-only 1999 game, I tackle runaway Pepsi cans, reversed controls, unforgiving jumps, and Mike Butters' live-action cutscenes. There's plenty here to make me smile, even when getting…

Play the opening chapter of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on October 1 and carry your save into the full game on the same platform and account.

Celebrating 40 years of Castlevania, from Simon’s first hunt to the handheld adventures, 3D experiments and Belmont’s Curse.

Four portraits in Konami’s Castlevania anniversary video suggest possible ports or a 3D collection, with the N64 games absent from the row.

Simon Belmont revisits Castlevania history in Konami’s official video celebrating 40 years of vampire hunting.

Hermes delivers the release date for Titan Quest II in the latest trailer from THQ Nordic and Grimlore Games. The action RPG leaves Early Access on January 19, 2027, alongside its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch. Set in a world inspired by Greek mythology, Titan Quest II lets you combine…

Nomori is out on PC and Xbox, combining rotating portals and time manipulation in a spirit world inspired by Japanese folklore.

Aspyr’s announcement trailer brings Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 30, 2026. Both games will be available separately or together in Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle . Digital preorders are 50%…

Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle launches September 30 on Switch 2 with half-price preorders, DLC, and offline changes for Shadow of War.

Xbox cuts 268 roles, moves Halo to Activision, and puts Ninja Theory at risk. What the reset means for its studios and players.

Bungie is restoring vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids. We examine the plan, its history, and what remains unanswered.

Nintendo Treehouse takes a longer look at Nintendo Switch Sports Resort , including Table Tennis, Thumb Wrestling and the Sightseeing Tour. The September 9 demonstration shows how the island activities fit alongside the sporting events.

Ten courses from Super Mario Kart get their own races in Mario Kart World ’s free September update. Nintendo’s trailer shows the classic layouts and returning item panels, along with the new Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally routes for Knockout Tour.

Kirby is heading into another 3D adventure, with Copy Abilities that do more than clear out enemies. The announcement trailer for Kirby and the World Beyond introduces an expansive setting where familiar powers open up new ways to get around. Nintendo revealed the game during its September 9…

Nintendo Treehouse shows off Sports Resort’s Table Tennis, Thumb Wrestling and sightseeing ahead of its October 22 Switch 2 launch.

Mario Kart World’s free September update adds ten classic course races, two Knockout Tour routes and Spectator Mode.

Kirby and the World Beyond brings a new 3D adventure and expanded Copy Abilities to Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027.

Samus is stranded on an unfamiliar moon, and getting out means putting her Metroid instincts to work. Nintendo’s announcement trailer for Metroid Ravenous introduces the next 2D adventure, with an emphasis on aggressive combat and the ability to devour enemies. Revealed during the September 9…

The Scarlet Church has something you need, and getting it back won't be pleasant. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival introduces Marlowe and his followers in a new trailer, with the Genesis Configuration puzzle box at the center of their plans. Pinhead is also part of the nightmare, with Doug…

The rebellion against Sun King Azra has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2. Absolum mixes arcade-style beat 'em up combat with branching routes and roguelite progression, letting you take on the Crimson Order alone or alongside a friend in local or online co-op. Four fighters bring their own abilities…

Building an empire is complicated enough without the planet changing around you. Endless Legend 2's launch trailer introduces Saiadha, an ocean world where shifting seasons and massive tidefalls reshape the terrain. Choosing a faction is only the start, with exploration, expansion, and adapting to…

Eline and her companions have a spreading threat to stop. Edge of Memories' new trailer returns to the world of Avaris, where the Corrosion is changing the land and its inhabitants. The action RPG's latest look also confirms Japanese voice acting and puts a date on the adventure. Edge of Memories…

Pikmin 3 Deluxe pairs thoughtful exploration and story co-op with a short campaign. Our review covers version 1.2.0.

Naoto Shirogane steps into the spotlight in the latest character trailer for Persona 4 Revival. Following the recent look at Teddie, Atlus is giving another member of the cast a turn, with Amber Lee Connors providing Naoto's English voice. Persona 4 Revival revisits the murder mystery in Inaba…

There's another reason to head back out for a run. The Rogue Prince of Persia's Anniversary Update adds an Ice element, a new weapon and tool, and Arena challenges to Evil Empire's acrobatic roguelite. The update also revisits difficulty and boss balancing, so familiar fights may need a fresh…

Arrakis is opening up to more players, including those who would rather face its dangers on their own. Dune: Awakening's latest trailer introduces the console release alongside a single-player mode, gameplay customization, and the conclusion to the Book One storyline. Funcom's survival game still…

Manhattan has a new problem, and Dylan Faden is right in the middle of it. Control Resonant's launch trailer sets up Remedy's return to its supernatural world, with a cosmic threat turning the city into a place where the usual rules no longer apply. Jesse's brother takes the lead this time, giving…

Gears of War: E-Day has gone gold, bringing Marcus and Dom back for an Emergence Day prequel seven years after Gears 5.

Bill Skarsgård leads Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, joining Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe as a new poster is revealed.

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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement gets a fresh gameplay trailer from the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 showcase, with new characters, environments, enemies, and a look at some of its new mechanics. ArtPlay’s gothic action RPG takes place before Ritual of the Night, following Leonard and Alex…

Crystals in danger, old grudges, and a group of companions trying to hold everything together. Final Fantasy Resonance's Tokyo Game Show trailer leans into the story behind Square Enix's HD-2D RPG, with friendships and revenge driving the latest look at its adventure. There's plenty of…

Building your party means befriending the monsters this time around. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World's latest gameplay trailer takes a closer look at scouting and training your companions, alongside the story that sends two young Monster Wranglers into a mysterious otherworld. Square…

Capcom's latest Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen trailer explores the story and enemies awaiting the Arisen in the snowy Norgan region. The expansion adds 12 Lost Rites dungeon challenges and new character customization options. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches October 9, 2026, for PC…

Cloudscrapers turns tower building into a series of compact strategy runs. Each climb asks players to balance resources and weather the elements, with tools and permanent upgrades opening new possibilities on the next attempt. A hand-painted fantasy world and a mystery above the clouds give those…

Cleaner Company's first playable demo sends the Star Wipers crew into The Flying Canteen, an orbital restaurant with a serious sanitation problem and creatures still lurking inside. Wildflame Studio's sci-fi cleaning sim supports solo play or co-op for up to four players, turning the job into a…

Meet Teddie in this Persona 4 Revival character trailer, featuring his new English voice, Laila Berzins. Watch the Investigation Team’s bear companion join the action in ATLUS’s remake.

Return to Sanctuary in the gameplay trailer for Diablo IV’s Season of Hell’s Legacy. Get a look at the season’s battles in this official preview from Blizzard Entertainment.

Return to Lordaeron in the Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom gameplay trailer. The new campaign bridges The Frozen Throne and the opening days of World of Warcraft, with Blizzard promising more than 30 hours of new content.

Explore a reimagined Azeroth in the World of Warcraft: Forever gameplay trailer, featuring new and expanded zones, updated classes, and new adventures. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026, with beta access starting September 17 for qualifying editions.

Warcraft III: Reforged adds Forsaken Kingdom, a new campaign available September 12 with over 30 hours of content.

Warcraft III returns to the battlefield with Forsaken Kingdom. Watch Blizzard’s launch trailer for the new campaign, available September 12, 2026.

Blizzard has announced Diablo V for spring 2029, introducing a Sanctuary where Diablo has won and its heroes have already been defeated.

Blizzard reveals Diablo V with “The Return,” introducing a Sanctuary where Diablo has already won. The next entry in the action RPG series arrives in spring 2029.

Link’s 1998 adventure returns on Switch 2 November 5, with anniversary hardware, concerts, and a live-action film rounding out the celebration. Nintendo is putting The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time at the center of the series’ 40th anniversary. Revealed during the September 8 Direct, the…

Blizzard introduces its new STARCRAFT shooter with the Dominion cinematic, revealing a return to the series scheduled for 2030.