Valve has broken ten months of silence on the Mann vs. Machine update for Team Fortress 2, confirming the cooperative overhaul remains in active development. The studio cites an overwhelming volume of community map and mission submissions as the primary reason for the extended delay.
Adelaide-based developers Powerbomb Games and Tinker Town have confirmed Pro Jank Footy launches August 13, 2026 at 9am AEST on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The arcade Australian Rules Football game draws inspiration from NBA Jam and NHL '94 while adding power-ups like brick walls, portals, and transforming players into footballs.
Get ready for a new chapter in the Langrisser series with Langrisser: Sea of Sword, announced with a debut trailer showcasing its darker, more intense storyline and squad-based tactical battles. Pre-registration is now open for the game's global release on iOS, Android, Steam, and PC. Composer Yasunori Nishiki (Octopath Traveler) brings his orchestral expertise to the title.
Kaz, the new roguelike from Kalinarm, offers highly engaging gameplay with its fast-paced reflex challenges and deep perk system, all for $7 on Steam. However, its intense gameplay may come at the cost of wrist strain. With its simple yet addictive design, Kaz captures the spirit of classic Flash games.
The Incident at Galley House, a gripping murder mystery game, stands out as 2026's best in its genre with its unique approach to deduction and memory. Developer Evil Trout transforms the 2025 text-based game Type Help into a tactile, visual experience. With its blend of tactical codebreaking, visual novel sequences, and in-game tracking tools, it's a must-play for mystery enthusiasts, despite some loss of mystique from its predecessor.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic, now available on console and PC, brings the beloved VR-exclusive games to a broader audience with minimal compromise. This charming adventure excels in puzzle-solving and character personality, despite some camera frustrations. With Moss and Moss: Book 2 included, it's a must-play for platformer and adventure fans.
Final Fantasy Resonance, set to release on October 22 across multiple platforms, surprisingly lacks a physical edition for Xbox Series X|S. The game, featuring HD-2D graphics and a new battle system inspired by Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, offers preorders with bonuses including the Magitek Airship Passkey. Deluxe Editions, priced at $59.99, include the Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack with exclusive items.
Blizzard's upcoming Diablo 4 patch pledges to significantly increase Mythic item drops, aiming to enhance player progression but potentially disrupting the game's balance. This move follows community feedback on the rarity of high-end gear. Players can expect a substantial shift in how they acquire and utilize Mythic items.
Get ready to decipher truth from lies in False Echo, a cryptographic narrative adventure set on a WWII submarine, inspired by Papers, Please. Operate the intricate Obscura machine and navigate the ECHO system to classify messages, with multiple endings hanging in the balance of your choices. Developer Retromagine challenges players to find the truth the Oppressian Empire will tolerate.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced suffered a critical failure of its Offline Mode when a 1-hour Ubisoft Connect outage rendered the game unplayable on PC, despite its advertised offline capability. Over 15,000 players upvoted complaints on Steam Forums and Reddit, decrying the issue and the game's costly cosmetic microtransactions. This debacle highlights persistent problems with Ubisoft's PC ports and DRM implementation.
