Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Launches October 2

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Soul Kiwami
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Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve

Bandai Namco and Bandai Namco Aces have announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are available now for $69.99, and players will receive a digital port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a pre-order bonus alongside an unlocked playable in-game F-14A aircraft. 

Pre-orders for the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Joker Flight Pack are also available now in the Bandai Namco Store for $149.99. The exclusive pack includes everything in the Deluxe Edition alongside The Vinyl Collection, a premium set that includes two LP vinyl records of the soundtrack, the official 200-page “ACES at WAR HISTORY 2029” artbook, a collectible slipcase, and a slipmat.

Bandai Namco also revealed its first Premium Ace Pass for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, which can be purchased separately and is also included with the Deluxe Edition’s Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher. The Premium Ace Pass grants an instant unlock of 30 Ace Pass levels with bonus rewards like aircraft skins, avatar costumes, and the playable ADFX-02 MORGAN –PIXY additional aircraft.

In addition, two new trailers were released to give fans insight into the Campaign Mode featuring characters from Wings of Theve’s squadron Joker Flight, which includes Baxter, Tasha, and Coster, together known as the Joker Flight. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve also features online multiplayer modes, which will be revealed between now and launch.

Previously, Bandai Namco released the “Strangereal Evolution Episode 1” trailer to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary and look back at earlier entries in the series.  “Strangereal Evolution Episode 2” took a look at the advancements made since Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, including improved clouds and maneuvers, in Unreal Engine 5. An Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve developer diary video was also released.

The Ace Combat series soundtrack is now streaming on various music distribution websites, including Apple Music and Spotify. An Ace Combat 1 Hour Mix is also streaming now on YouTube.

Dune: Awakening Releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22

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Theodore Millard
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PlayStation has announced that Dune: Awakening will release on September 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a new single player mode. A new trailer has also released during the June 2 State of Play. 

Pre-orders are now live with special rewards depending on the version. A deluxe edition costs $69.99, while the ultimate edition costs $89.99. The standard edition costs $49.99. Check out the trailer for Dune: Awakening below:

The PlayStation Store page allows for wishlisting, and describes the game as:

Dune: Awakening is an open world, multiplayer survival game on a massive scale.

More than just survival, Dune: Awakening offers a large-scale, persistent and highly immersive world with social hubs bustling with other players, server-wide politics and intrigue, and a cinematic storyline that will leave you at the edge of your seat.

The Fremen have vanished. Paul Atreides was never born. Lady Jessica obeyed the Bene Gesserit and gave birth to a girl. Duke Leto Atreides survived the assault on Arrakeen and is now locked in a brutal conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice.

In this unique but still familiar take on the iconic sci-fi universe of Dune, you begin as a prisoner sent to Arrakis to uncover the mystery of the Fremen’s disappearance. Following in the footsteps of the mysterious desert tribe, you will learn the true meaning of desert power as you rise from a nameless survivor to becoming an agent of the Atreides or the Harkonnen.

Alone, with friends, or any of the hundreds of players you share Arrakis with, can you survive the most dangerous planet in the universe?

Dune: Awakening is available now for PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed Dune: Awakening and noted that it’s “a love letter to the world of Frank Herbert” and “has some of the most immersive survival gameplay in recent years as well as an intriguing entry in the Dune lore.”

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Reveals Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage

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MrSpacePan
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Doom

PlayStation and Arc System Works have revealed that Carnage, Magneto, and Green Goblin will be part of the roster for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. They join Doctor Doom’s team, titled the Knights of Doom. 

Check out the trailer showcasing the new team for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls below:

The Knights of Doom join the previous teams of the Amazing Guardians, Fighting Avengers, and Unbreakable X-Men. The previously announced members of the launch roster include Peni Parker, Storm, Magik, Danger, Wolverine, Captain America (Steve Rogers), Doctor Doom, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Iron Man, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Black Panther (Shuri), Hulk, and Star-Lord. 20 characters will be available at launch.

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will release on August 6 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Pre-orders are available now featuring the Infinity Gauntlet lobby equipment, Cosmic Surfboard lobby ride, and Baby Groot lobby pet.

An Ultimate Edition will be available to purchase, which will include a Year One Character and Stage Pass (which features 4 playable characters and an extra stage), a Howard the Duck lobby avatar, a Cosmo lobby pet, different colors for all 20 characters, and the following costumes:

  • Spider-Man – Advanced Suit 2.0 From Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Storm – Punk Rock Costume
  • Iron Man – Classic Costume
  • Captain America – Classic Costume
  • Doctor Doom – Supreme Ruler Costume

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is being developed by Arc System Works in cooperation with Marvel Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment. More details about the next and final team, which features Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes) will release at a later date. 

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches September 25, Demo Available Today

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Soul Kiwami
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Onimusha Way of the Sword demo

Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will release on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be available starting today, June 2. 

Previously, Director Nihei of the Onimusha: Way of the Sword development team confirmed that the new action game entered its final stages of development.

Final Weapon had the chance to preview the game during Summer Game Fest 2025, stating that “Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks absolutely incredible.”

Lastly, the Steam page describes Onimusha: Way of the Sword as follows:

Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.

Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Releases on February 12, 2027

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Saras Rajpal
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Releases on February 10, 2027

 Amazon Game Studios, Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have announced that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will release on February 12, 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam Pre-orders will go live later today.

If you pre-order the game, which costs $60, you’ll get the Survivor outfit themed around the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy and 48-hour early access. Additionally, the deluxe edition (which costs $70), offers the Parisian outfit and a post-launch story DLC pack. Both outfits will be an early unlock and can be retrieved even without the extra purchase. Further, a new trailer for the remake has been released, which shows off more of the game’s gorgeous visuals, gameplay, and story. 

Check out the new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis below:

The PlayStation Store page describes the game as follows:

Experience the pinnacle of adventure with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a stunning reimagining of the 1996 genre-defining game.

As Lara Croft, harness your wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time—from the jungles of Peru to the ancient ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island shrouded in myth. Traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators as you hunt for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power.

Whether you’re a veteran raider or new to Lara’s world, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delivers jaw-dropping visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, modern game design, and new surprises, while honoring the spirit and atmosphere of Lara Croft’s debut adventure.

Additionally, a collector’s edition will be available for $199.99, and include the following:

  • Everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus:
  • Premium Steel Case
  • Lara Croft vs. The T-Rex Statue
  • Mini Art Book
  • Croft Signet Pin
  • Atlantean Talisman Keychain

The Nintendo Switch 2 version will release alongside the other console versions. According to the announcement, the game is fully optimized for Switch 2 with the same cinematic scale.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Releases on October 1

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Soul Kiwami
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Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered release date

Koei Tecmo and Omega Force has announced that Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will launch on October 1 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch version is now longer planned for release. 

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is now available for pre-order for $39.99, and pre-orders include protagonist Ziluan from Dynasty Warriors: Origins as a bonus. In addition to the standard edition, fans can pre-order the Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Digital Deluxe Edition featuring 42 weapons, Six Secret Teachings, Wind Scroll and Tiger Amulet, Officer Concept Art Collection, and a set of 42 retro costumes.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam: 

A striking modern revival of “Dynasty Warriors 3” and “Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends,” which established the foundation of the entire series. The complete cast of more than 40 officers and numerous battlefields will be beautifully recreated using Unreal Engine 5. Aim for the peak of 1 vs 1,000 action in this even more enjoyable and thrilling revival.

About “Dynasty Warriors 3“

Play as more than 40 different officers in the world of the Three Kingdoms, taking on thrilling and tactical battles of 1 vs. 1,000 on vast battlefields. “Dynasty Warriors 3” was the first game in the “Dynasty Warriors” series to feature mechanics that would become a mainstay for the series, such as True Musou Attacks, two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. It was also the first game in the series to sell more than one million copies.

The “Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends” expansion featured new stories for seven officers, including Lu Bu, Meng Huo, and Yuan Shao, as well as bodyguard customization, new weapons, and four types of challenge modes, providing even more gameplay to enjoy.

Rayman Legends: Retold Announced, Releases on October 1

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Saras Rajpal
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Rayman Legends

During the recent PlayStation State of Play, Ubisoft announced Rayman Legends: Retold, a full remake of the 2013 platformer. The remake will release on October 1, 2026. 

The remake will feature a full top-to-bottom redesign for Rayman himself, new cutscenes, as well as “stunning 3D visuals, breaking up the 2D perception by bending the playground, tilting the camera, and dynamizing in-game cutscenes, improving player immersion,” according to the PlayStation Blog post. Both the standard and deluxe edition will include a copy of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, with the latter also including four retro costumes, and an in-game art gallery. The deluxe edition costs $49.99, while the regular edition will cost $39.99. Pre-orders offer costumes themed around Rayman 3.

Check out the first announcement trailer for Rayman Legends: Retold below:

Rayman Legends: Retold will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Embark on a bold reimagining of the acclaimed platformer, filled with new content and narrative twists. When a shadowy villain spreads corruption across the Glade of Dreams, journey through its charming worlds solo or up to 4‑player couch co‑op in a fast‑paced, side‑scrolling adventure where every stumble and surprise adds to the delightful chaos.

Leap, glide, and punch your way through worlds bursting with charm and delightful surprises. Craving a change of pace? Dive into unforgettable musical stages, where every move must sync with the beat for a rhythm‑powered thrill.

Immerse yourself in a world brimming with life, reimagined with stunning visuals. A rich selection of iconic levels returns alongside a mysterious sixth realm and 4 new musical stages. Saddle up for epic dragon rides and test your skills in the Cave of Trials.

Join Rayman and his friends on their most ambitious adventure yet, facing a new foe stirring trouble from the underworld. Voiced cinematics and an expanded soundtrack by Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope bring the journey to life, blending original themes with new compositions.

Play the entire adventure in up to 4-player couch co-op, racing for Lums or knocking each other off to claim every last Teensy. Kung Foot also returns with improved controls, power-ups, and customizable rules for hours of frantic competition.

 

UNSEEN and Ikumi Nakamura’s KEMURI Launches in 2027

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Soul Kiwami
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KEMURI

Tokyo-based studio UNSEEN has announced that “supernatural online cooperative action player-versus-enemy game” KEMURI launches in 2027. KEMURI will be available for PlayStation 5 when it launches in 2027, and a new gameplay trailer was released at State of Play. 

UNSEEN is lead by Ikumi Nakamura, the creative director of Ghostwire Tokyo and concept artist for Bayonetta.

KEMURI was first shown at The Game Awards 2023 as UNSEEN’s first new project after the company’s opening in February 2021.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of UNSEEN:

KEMURI summons you into a realm where the unpredictable meets the extraordinary in an urban jungle where mysterious creatures – YOKAI – hide amongst the population. Become a YOKAI HUNTER and use your FOX WINDOW to unravel the mysteries of the city and bring balance to the world. Dive into a thrilling adventure alone or with friends, hunt yokai in style, collect their powers and face even greater challenges.

KEMURI’s world is a blend of traditional Japanese folklore, modern culture, anime aesthetics and international flair where supernatural wonders exist just beyond the vision of ordinary people. This world challenges yokai hunters to confront existential themes and moral dilemmas as they track and fight their prey in fast paced combat. Collect a wide range of yokai – some malevolent, some friendly – to transform your appearance and access their paranormal abilities.

Sprint, soar and hunt across a chaotic vertical city, meet otherworldly characters and experience a breathtaking anime world that exists in the space between our realm and the unknown. 

Where there are sightings of KEMURI…yokai are sure to follow. The only question that remains is: How will you HUNT the UNSEEN?

Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Overview Trailer Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Wolverine

Insomniac Games has released a new gameplay overview trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine during the recent State of Play. The game will release on September 15 for PlayStation 5. 

The gameplay overview shows off the visceral gameplay that you can expect as the titular character, as he tries to rescue a band of captured mutants. It also reveals that Jean Grey and Sabretooth will play a role in the story. Additionally, pre-orders will go live later today. A deluxe edition will be available and include the following for $80:

  • 5 exclusive suits: Incredible, Savage, Night Hunt, New Leather, Age of Apocalypse
  • 5 exclusive claws: Smooth-Edged Claws, Hollow Blade Claws, Serrated Spine Claws, Tapered Claws, Thick Claws
  • 3 Technique Points
  • Pre-order Incentives: Classic Brown Suit early unlock, Reflective Claws early unlock, 1 Technique Point, 4 PlayStation Avatars

Check out the new trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine below:

The PlayStation Store describes Marvel’s Wolverine as follows:

Marvel’s Wolverine is built on Insomniac Games staples like fast, fluid, and ferocious combat; exhilarating, action-packed set pieces; robust accessibility features; and a gripping story that taps into the core tenets of one of the most compelling comic book characters of all time. 

The game will explore Logan’s signature spin on heroism – which is much darker and more brutal than you might expect from Insomniac. Independence is often the way of Wolverine, although he’ll encounter familiar faces on his journey, like the elusive Mystique and the brutish Omega Red. Some will fight alongside Logan against all odds, while others will unleash all-out attacks, such as the Reavers, an enemy faction that will keep our hero’s instincts on edge. 

In this original story, Wolverine is on the hunt to uncover the secrets of a dark past that keeps eluding him. His search for answers will send him on perilous excursions to exotic locales, including the island nation of Madripoor, the frosted wilderness of Canada and the narrow city streets of Tokyo – all potential battlegrounds for fierce, bloody, destructive action.

‘Soulsvania’ Action Game Bathory: Heritage of Blood Revealed for PC and Switch

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Soul Kiwami
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Bathory Heritage of Blood

Moonana, the developer of Keylocker Turn-Based Cyberpunk Action, has revealed new vampire “Soulsvania” action game Bathory: Heritage of Blood for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Bathory: Heritage of Blood will launch in 2027.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Next in line to the Throne of Blood, Ursula Bathory has been poisoned and locked in a coffin for decades by her own mother, Queen Regent Elizabeth Bathory. Now awakened from her slumber, she seeks revenge and to reclaim her rightful place as Queen of Vampires.

Features

      • Play as vampire princess Ursula Bathory, fighting a war of succession against her mother, Elizabeth Bathory.
      • Conquer the domain of Elizabeth Bathory, defeat her servants and assert your place as Vampire Queen within the inhuman halls of Čachtice Castle. Explore ghostly libraries, royal galleries, be embraced by the world inside paintings and uncover the past that connects Vampires and Humans.
      • Attack using your own Life, creating an intense combat experience where you’re constantly calculating when to Attack or Defend. Enemies spill Blood when struck, so claim their Blood to regenerate your own and find an edge in combat, as Vampire Princess.
      • Each Attack can be refined through various magics of Blood, Fire and Bone. Choose your Artifacts carefully and customize your arsenal of attacks in order to defeat the many foes that await you within Elizabeth Bathory’s Castle.
      • Steal the Spells of your foes and Transform into Great Vampiric Beasts as you grow your power as a contender for the Throne of Blood.
      • Uncover the secrets of the Vampire underworld society and the Church conspiracy.
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