RibCage Games announced Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action roguelite where live-recorded instruments serve as weapons and every strike lands on the beat. The game launches on Xbox Series X|S and marks the studio's first commercial release.
THQ Nordic has announced Wreckreation 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S just nine months after the original game launched to poor reviews. The sequel comes from a new studio formed by former Three Fields Entertainment staff following that team's redundancy notice.
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with early access beginning August 21 for pre-order customers on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The open beta follows on August 28 and adds Nintendo Switch 2 to the platform lineup, marking the franchise's return to Nintendo hardware after years away.
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.
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.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has garnered the series' highest critical acclaim since 2013, with a stellar 9/10 review score. This revamped version boasts remastered graphics and improved performance on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Critics praise its successful blend of enhanced visuals and polished gameplay.
Buckshot Roulette, the critically acclaimed indie horror game, launches today on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, cloud, and XBOX on PC, included with Game Pass. This twisted psychological showdown transforms Russian Roulette into a 12-gauge battle of probability and strategy. Players can face The Dealer alone or with up to three friends in multiplayer, testing nerves and friendships.
State of Decay 3, originally slated for a Game Pass day-one launch, may no longer join the service due to Microsoft's sale of developer Undead Labs. The game's future on the platform hinges on a new deal between Xbox and the studio's undisclosed buyer. Scheduled for 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game's launch plans have been thrown into uncertainty.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the remade 2013 adventure, is set for a July 7, 2026, global release on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, with preload times starting as early as June 22. This revamped edition boasts shinier visuals, gameplay improvements, new story content, but removes multiplayer and first-person modern day gameplay. Players can expect a seamless launch across various time zones, with specific preload and release times tailored to each platform.
Activision is promoting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 by emphasizing its exclusion from Xbox Game Pass at launch. This strategy highlights the game's premium value ahead of its October 27, 2023, release on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Players eager to play on day one will have to purchase the game outright.
