Game Industry News

The Rumble Fish 2 finally makes its way to modern platforms with a Switch 2 upgrade, bringing its deep, meter-heavy combat and flashy anime style to a new audience. While newcomers may struggle without tutorials, fighting game veterans will find it an arcade classic with incredible fighting mechanics.

Battlemarked captures the feel of tabletop Dungeons and Dragons with tactical, card-driven combat played out in wonderfully rendered miniature environments. While it has some quirks, the satisfying synergies and classic campaign flavor makes it a strong pick for fans of strategic fantasy battles.

Haunted House Renovator lets players explore and renovate haunted locations while allowing them to scrub stains, fix walls and banish spirits in equal measure. It’s a funny twist on the House Flipper formula, though bugs and rough edges keep it from reaching its full supernatural potential.

I’m on Observation Duty 8 delivers slow-burn horror without ever putting its players directly in danger. With six detailed locations, new difficulty options and some of the creepiest environments yet, this latest entry proves why the series remains one of the best in spot-the-difference horror.

Set in a stylized late-1970s Hollywood, Confidential Killings – A Detective Game challenges players to unravel a series of grisly murders through careful observation, keyword-driven deduction and narrative reconstruction. Each crime scene functions as its own puzzle, but together they slowly reveal a much larger conspiracy.

Following up on Heroes of Faerun, Dungeons And Dragons: Adventures in Faerun shifts its focus squarely to dungeon masters, offering a guided tour through The Forgotten Realms, one of fantasy gaming’s most storied settings.

Infinity Nikki’s massive 2.0 update is more than just new outfits and another region to explore. It’s a full evolution that shows how a free-to-play live service game can grow in smart, meaningful ways while staying relaxing, generous and fun.

Stunt Flyer is a cheerful, arcade-style flight simulation game that embraces simplicity and accessibility over realism or deep systems. Stunt Flyer works best as an entry-level flying adventure for younger players or those looking for a relaxed, no-stress experience.

Ghost of Yotei arrives on PlayStation 5 as a bold, standalone follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, shifting the focus from moral conflict to raw vengeance. Set in post-Sengoku Japan, the title trades its predecessor’s unforgettable narrative for fluid, visceral melee combat.

Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun is a player-focused supplement that blends deep lore with meaningful mechanics. Featuring new subclasses, feats, backgrounds and the cooperative Circle Magic system, it encourages teamwork in a deep fantasy setting.

Looking for a tactical dungeon crawl that feels more like a tabletop RPG than a modern cinematic epic? Dark Quest 4 delivers with the spirit of classic board games like HeroQuest in a turn-based adventure full of traps, treasure and tense exploration.

Blending cozy crafting, gentle resource management and a heartfelt story about a mouse rebuilding a forgotten family home, Winter Burrow offers a low-stress, crafting-focused adventure where warmth, routine and comfort take center stage.

Columnist Neal Sayatovich reluctantly steps into the punishing world of soulslikes this week. Despite his reluctance, he discovers why this brutally difficult and challenging genre inspires both fierce loyalty and total burnout.

Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Around the World in 80 Days.

GiN hit the ground running at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia, where the convention’s crowds enjoyed tabletop gaming and standout panels. From Gloomhaven creator Isaac Childres’ inspiring keynote to packed exhibitor halls and welcoming community spaces, the show was already firing on all cylinders right from the start.

A deep discount pulls columnist Vincent Mahoney back into Cyberpunk 2077, where the surprisingly strong Switch 2 port sparks a broader look at upgraded editions across Nintendo’s newest system.

Darius reports about some Nintendo news on the podcast.

Trekker’s Delight discusses the first two episodes in the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced the launch of its collaboration with the football comic series Captain Tsubasa.