Xbox has released new gameplay videos for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the first game's campaign. The videos showcase customizable gameplay modifiers via collectible skulls, a new third-person view option, and the "Assault on the Control Room" level.
After a 15-year wait, a new Spyro game, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, is announced for spring 2027 on Xbox, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, developed by independent studio Toys for Bob.
Messhof's Blood Dungeon, a hand-animated 2D auto-shooting platformer, features MS Paint-style graphics, six arenas, nine playable characters, over 100 weapons, and 100+ enemy types, set for PC and console release in late summer 2026.
PlayStation faces a competitive landscape with declining first-party game sales. Sony announces new titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Silent Hill: Townfall, while rivals Nintendo and Xbox gain ground in publishing and exclusive content.
Epic Games revealed a redesigned Rocket League at the Paris Major, showcasing gameplay built with Unreal Engine 6. The update will feature cosmetic upgrades like improved car reflections and more detailed car models.
Microsoft announced new Game Pass titles for May, featuring the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 available now. Other additions include Remnant II on May 20, Luna Abyss on May 21, Escape Simulator on May 26, and Echo Generation 2 on May 27.
Nintendo's president confirms new game titles in development as console prices are set to rise.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, releasing May 22, 2026, offers an open-world Gotham, advanced combat inspired by the Arkham series, and a humorous retelling of Batman's origins, drawing from various films and comics.
Noel Berry, co-creator of Celeste, is developing a new 2D platformer called City of None with his brother Liam. The game, published by Extremely OK Games, blends platforming with adventure and combat, drawing comparisons to Hollow Knight. A 2027 release is targeted.
This article explores the elusive concept of 'game feel' through three recently released games: Capcom's sci-fi action adventure Pragmata, Housemarque's alien shooter Saros, and deck-building roguelike Vampire Crawlers. The author argues these games exemplify how the combination of responsive controls, intuitive action, aesthetics and creative systems create joyous playing experiences, contrasting them with superficial online multiplayer titles.
