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Hands-On Previews Confirm Stranger Than Heaven’s Two-Handed Combat Shift

Hands-on previews confirm a dual-hand control scheme, flagging balance and accessibility issues ahead of the January 15, 2027 launch.

Shift Up Unveils Stellar Blade: Blood Rain With New, Younger-Looking Protagonist

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Set for October Release After Switch 1 Version Is Cancelled

Ubisoft Details Black Flag Resynced Overhaul Ahead of July 9 Launch

Final Fantasy VII Part 3 ‘Return’ Leak Spreads, But Experts Say It’s Likely Fake

Remedy Debuts Control Resonant Gameplay at State of Play, Showcasing Melee Combat and Gravity-Bending Manhattan

CI Games Details Faster, Flashier Combat for Lords of the Fallen 2 in 42‑Minute Deep Dive

Another Eden Begins Announced for Switch, Switch 2, and PC With Summer 2026 Launch

Crimson Desert Drops Combat Deep-Dive as March Launch Nears

Esports Nations Cup Unveils $45 Million Player-First Plan for 2026 Riyadh Debut

Nioh 3 Previews Highlight Ninja Style, Dual-Build Swapping and 'Open-Field' Maps

Silent Hill f Patch 1.10 Adds Casual Mode, NG+ Skip and Combat Tweaks

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Is Free to Play Now on Xbox and Steam Ahead of Final DLC

Ninja Gaiden 4 Returns With Ferocious Combat, Critics Split on Design

Invercity Game Works Reveals Project Retrograde: The Becoming for PS5, Xbox Series and PC

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Launches on Consoles and PC

Borderlands 4 Launches With Bigger Loot, Tougher Bosses and a Beefed-Up Endgame

Metal Eden Launches to Strong Shooter Reviews on PS5, PC and Xbox

Hands-On Previews Point to Octopath Traveler 0’s Biggest Shake-Up Yet Ahead of December Launch

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Earns Strong Gamescom Hands-On, Targets 2026 Release