Blizzard has officially announced its new StarCraft shooter at BlizzCon this weekend. Simply titled STARCRAFT, the game marks the franchise’s long‑awaited return and confirms that the shooter rumours circulating earlier this year were accurate.

Blizzard debuted a three‑minute cinematic trailer showing Dominion marines answering a call to battle against the Zerg. The project is being led by former Far Cry boss Dan Hay, who has been heading Blizzard’s survival division since 2022. Unlike Blizzard’s previous attempt at a StarCraft shooter, StarCraft: Ghost, which was built as a level‑based third‑person game, this new title will be open‑world. Outside of that though, we don't know much about gameplay.

Blizzard says the game will honour the established lore of StarCraft while also creating space for new stories. A description for the game reads: “The sons and daughters of the Dominion answered the call when mankind needed them most. Their courage held the line. Their sacrifice bought us another day. Now the call comes to you. Carry their strength forward. No matter the cost.”

Despite the announcement, STARCRAFT is still a long way off. Blizzard is targeting a 2030 release, so it may be some time before we see gameplay and even longer before players can get hands‑on time with the game.

KitGuru Says: After years of rumours and cancelled attempts, Blizzard is finally committing to a StarCraft shooter. Unfortunately, this one was announced a bit too early for my liking, as 2030 currently feels like a lifetime away. 

Just as promised, Nintendo held a second Direct stream today announcing many more games coming to the Switch 2 soon, well beyond Zelda. One of the bigger parts of today's show included back to back trailers for Persona, ending with a teaser for Persona 6.

Towards the end of today's Nintendo Direct, we got two new trailers for upcoming Persona titles. Firstly, Persona 4 Revival was announced, coming to the Switch 2 on the 20th of May next year:

Persona 4 Revival is a complete remake of Persona 4 Golden, which prior to Persona 5, was widely considered to be the best game in the series. While the remake does look great, I'm a lot more interested in the plan for Persona 6 at this point with it having been so long.

The good news there is that there was a trailer for Persona 6:

The downside is that it is just a short logo teaser, with no other information given. Presumably though, this does mean that Persona 6 will be available on Switch 2 systems at launch, alongside the PC, Xbox and PlayStation versions. There is no official word on when Persona 6 will actually come out, but late 2027 / early 2028 sounds like a sensible timeframe.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the next Persona game?

Nintendo held its Zelda Direct today, giving us a fresh look at the Ocarina of Time remake. The new trailer shows off the classic adventure in a completely updated art style and confirms a 5th November release date for Switch 2 consoles.

While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom leaned into a slightly cartoonish look, the Ocarina of Time remake goes for something a little more grounded. Rock and stone surfaces have a more realistic texture, foliage looks closer to real vegetation, and the lighting gives the world a slightly more natural tone. However, based on the gameplay footage, it also appears that the remake will adopt similar controls and combat to Nintendo’s newer 3D Zelda titles.

Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the most important games in Nintendo’s history. It set the template for 3D action‑adventure design, introduced systems that shaped the series for decades, and remains a fan‑favourite entry that routinely appears near the top of “greatest games of all time” lists. Bringing it back with a full remake is a major moment for the franchise, and it should help introduce the game to a much wider audience on modern hardware.

With the release date now locked in, Nintendo is clearly positioning Ocarina of Time as one of the Switch 2’s big holiday-season exclusives. However, there is also a rumour that we may also see a new Metroid game too, so we'll be keeping our eyes on tomorrow's general Nintendo Direct.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the new art style for Ocarina of Time’s remake?

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was finally revealed to the world just a few months ago. Now at Gamescom, a new trailer for the final chapter in the FF7 Remake trilogy has revealed a Spring 2027 release window, this time for all platforms on day one, avoiding the timed exclusivity of the first two games. 

While Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth initially launched as PlayStation exclusives, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be a multiplatform game from day-one. The new trailer gives us a new look at the adventure ahead, as Cloud and company look to put a stop to Sephiroth and Shinra for good.

The trailer shows off new monsters, both big and small, and appears to confirm airship travel, getting us all away from that rickety plane in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

There is no exact release date for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation just yet, but Spring 2027 would put its release somewhere between March and June.

KitGuru Says: Fans have been waiting for the finale to this trilogy for many years now, as it has been nearly a decade since Final Fantasy 7 Remake was first announced. It is also great to see that all platforms will be included on day-one this time around, removing the needless wait many of us had for the first two titles. 

During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Saber Interactive and Universal revealed the new story trailer for Turok: Origins, giving us a fresh look at the return of this classic series. 

Turok: Origins is positioned as a modern evolution of the classic dinosaur‑hunting series. Players join the mystical Order of the Turok, guardians wielding immense power in a war for survival against ferocious dinosaurs and a new alien threat known as the Xenia. The story takes place in the Lost Lands, where humanity faces extinction and the Order must fight to preserve what remains.

The game features both first‑person and third‑person modes, allowing players to unleash devastating attacks with a wide arsenal of futuristic weapons, from plasma rifles and snipers to bows, shotguns and experimental alien weapons. Players can also harness Turok powers by collecting Echoes, unlocking abilities that enhance combat style and provide new tactical options.

Turok: Origins supports solo play and online co‑op, enabling players to tackle missions together as they battle dinosaurs, alien forces and large boss encounters. The Lost Lands span dense jungles, ancient ruins, alien biomes and hidden areas filled with secrets, forming the backdrop for a high‑stakes adventure.

Turok: Origins will be launching on PC via Steam and Epic Games, as well as on PS5 and Xbox. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also planned for a later date.

KitGuru Says: Turok is making a big return. What did you think of the latest trailer? 

Metro 2039 received a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live, alongside confirmation of a February 2027 release date. The next entry in 4A Games’ acclaimed post‑apocalyptic FPS series promises a darker, more expansive journey into the ruins of Moscow.

Metro 2039 follows a new protagonist known as the Stranger, a reclusive figure haunted by violent waking nightmares. When the ghosts of his past force him out of exile, he embarks on a dangerous journey back into the shattered remains of Moscow. The city’s survivors have spent 25 years locked in conflict deep within the Metro tunnels, but are now united under Hunter, a fanatical Spartan whose Novoreich regime rules through propaganda, fear and a renewed push to reclaim the surface.

Outside the Metro, a dark and terrifying enemy awaits, driving the regime’s war effort and reshaping the world above. The Stranger’s path leads through devastated wilderness, ruined districts. 4A Games describes Metro 2039 as the most shocking and immersive entry in the series to date, blending exploration, survival, stealth and intense combat across a hauntingly beautiful but deadly world.

KitGuru Says: With the February 2027 release date now set, we won’t have to wait much longer to finally make our return to the Metro tunnels. 

At Gamescom Opening Night Live this evening, the first reveal trailer for Exodus was shown. The new sci‑fi RPG is being developed by Archetype Entertainment, a studio led by former BioWare veterans including Mass Effect writer Drew Karpyshyn. The game is targeting a 2027 release, and tonight’s trailer offers a fresh look at its planet‑hopping adventure.

Exodus is set in the far future within the Omega Centauri cluster, a densely packed region of space containing millions of stars and countless habitable worlds. Humanity reaches this distant part of the galaxy thousands of years after Earth’s collapse, with multiple fleets establishing new civilizations over millennia. As these societies rise and fall, genetically modified human offshoots known as Celestials emerge, alongside powerful factions and ancient technologies.

Players take on the role of the Traveler, part of a group seeking advanced relics called Remnants. The story spans multiple human and alien factions, each with their own agendas, alliances and rivalries. Choices made throughout the game will influence political outcomes and personal relationships across the galaxy, with time dilation playing a major role, as interstellar travel can cause decades to pass for those left behind.

Honestly, it sounds and looks like an even grittier version of Mass Effect, but with a bit more of a Hard Sci-Fi slant to it. The game doesn't have an exact release date yet, but it will be coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox sometime in 2027, assuming there are no delays.

KitGuru Says: Exodus will be a game to keep an eye on, especially if you are a Mass Effect fan. 

Gears of War: E‑Day returned to the stage at Gamescom Opening Night Live with a new trailer ahead of its October release. The game serves as a prequel to the original trilogy, charting the events of Emergence Day as the Locust first rise to the surface and begin their invasion of Sera. 

The gameplay expands on the series’ cover‑based combat with redesigned movement mechanics, including sprint sliding, jumping, climbing and enhanced traversal options that introduce greater mobility and verticality. Classic weapons like the Lancer and Longshot return, joined by new additions such as the Gutpuncher grenade launcher and Incinerator shotgun. The campaign supports four‑player co‑op and two‑player split‑screen co‑op on console, while multiplayer includes 4v4 competitive modes and a new twelve‑player Horde Siege mode.

Built using Unreal Engine 5, E‑Day also features expanded destruction systems, dynamic environmental damage and enhanced gore effects. The story focuses on Marcus and Dom as they attempt to adjust to civilian life following the Pendulum Wars, only to be thrust back into combat when the Locust Horde erupts from underground. The campaign follows Bravo Squad through the fall of Kalona, introducing new characters and revisiting the earliest days of the Locust War.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the return of Gears? 

Hoyoverse is branching out from its usual anime‑styled, mobile‑friendly titles with a new project called Nodusfall. The game adopts a far more realistic art direction and shifts toward co‑op action, placing players in a grounded world where they’ll team up to hunt mythical beasts inspired by legends from around the world.

While Hoyoverse has built its reputation on games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, Nodusfall looks to be targeting a different audience entirely. The game’s detailed environments, large‑scale creature encounters and emphasis on co‑op combat draw clear comparisons to Capcom’s Monster Hunter series. With Hoyoverse’s massive global fanbase, Nodus Fall could be one of the few challengers capable of competing in that space, though it remains to be seen whether its existing audience, which typically gravitates toward anime‑style games, will make the jump to a more realistic action title.

Nodusfall is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, suggesting it will be a core PC and console release rather than a mobile title. The game is currently targeting a 2027 launch, which means it will be entering the market around the same time Monster Hunter Wilds receives its major expansion next year. Based on the footage shown, Nodusfall features highly detailed environments and large, cinematic battles, at times resembling the massive summon encounters seen in Final Fantasy XVI.

Hoyoverse has not yet confirmed platforms or additional gameplay details, but the studio is positioning Nodus Fall as a flagship project for its push into more realistic, high‑fidelity action games.

KitGuru Says: Considering that Monster Hunter Wilds struggled to resonate with fans as strongly as Monster Hunter World, Nodusfall could be in a great position to steal some players away. 

Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have now locked in the release date for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, confirming that the new horror title will arrive this October. Alongside the date, the studio has also released a new trailer to set the tone for the game’s twisted take on the Hellraiser universe.

Hellraiser: Revival is a first‑person action‑horror game set within a new chapter of Clive Barker’s iconic franchise. Players take on the role of Aidan, who must wield the powers of the Genesis Configuration puzzle box to help his girlfriend escape the Labyrinth. The game blends supernatural abilities with traditional weapon combat as you bargain with Pinhead, battle Cenobite cultists and confront the infernal priests that rule the underworld.

Pre‑orders for Hellraiser: Revival are now live, with the Standard Edition priced at £34.99 and the Deluxe Edition priced at £41.99. The Deluxe Edition includes a range of in‑game items and extras, while all pre‑orders will unlock the exclusive Labyrinth Pistol Skin and Martyr Sawblade Skin at launch.

Hellraiser: Revival launches on the 8th of October for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

KitGuru Says: Hellraiser fans have been waiting a long time for a proper game adaptation. Are you planning to check out Hellraiser: Revival when it arrives in October?

The previews have been out for a while and by most accounts, Star Wars: Zero Company is going to be a must-play title for anyone who is a fan of XCOM style strategy. Ahead of the game's launch next week, one final trailer for the game has dropped.

Star Wars: Zero Company is a new strategy game developed by BitReactor. It tells an original story featuring an elite squad of Republic fighters, undertaking secret operations during the Clone Wars in an effort to swing the war in the Republic's favour and end the rising Separatist threat.

Aside from XCOM style battles, players will have RPG elements to explore, forging deep bonds between squad members to unlock more utility in combat scenarios. You can also play with permadeath on, which is the way these games are supposed to be played, so when you lose a squad member on a mission, they are gone for good.

Players will also be able to customise their squad members, swapping between specialisations and you can even change how they look, so you can build a squad that truly feels unique to you.

Star Wars: Zero Company is launching on August 27th for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. At this moment in time, there is no Switch 2 version of the game, but it seems like the sort of game that would fit in well on Nintendo's console, so maybe that will happen somewhere down the line.

KitGuru Says: This is going to be a day-one pickup for me. Are any of you looking forward to Star Wars: Zero Company?

The Kingdom Hearts panel at D23 this year did not disappoint. Not only did we get a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, but a 2027 release date was also confirmed, alongside a new anime series. 

During the Kingdom Hearts anniversary panel at D23 on Friday, a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was shown, giving us a look at a new Disney Pixar world based on Coco. At the end of the trailer, we get confirmation of a ‘Late 2027' release date for the game, alongside confirmation that it will be a multi-platform release, spanning across PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 on day-one.

Kingdom Hearts fans have one other thing to look forward to as well. A new anime series is being made, set in the Kingdom Hearts universe but not necessarily retelling the story from the games. Given Kingdom Hearts' long history of dropping important pieces of lore in random spin-offs, this is likely going to be a must-watch for Kingdom Hearts fans ahead of the new game.

The series is “inspired by” the videogame series, so it may focus on new characters, or side characters, rather than Sora himself. As you would expect, the anime will be airing on Disney+.

With Kingdom Hearts 4 now pencilled in for 2027, next year is shaping up to be absolutely huge for Square Enix. Aside from Kingdom Hearts 4, the publisher will also be launching Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final part of the FF7 Remake trilogy. On top of that, Final Fantasy 14 is getting its latest expansion too.

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KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the next Kingdom Hearts game? 

As promised, Chinese developer S-GAME has opened pre-orders for Phantom Blade Zero while also sharing a new 11-minute trailer that mixes high-octane combat action with new characters and dialogues. The studio also wished to thank their high-profile consultant, Donnie Yen (John Wick 4): Donnie Yen has served as Creative Consultant on Phantom Blade Zero since 2023, bringing his martial arts and action filmmaking expertise to the game’s combat design. He also takes on the role of Facial & Motion Capture Actor for Mó Yuan. Huge thanks to Donnie and his stunt team for bringing authentic kung fu to the game. […]

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Rockstar appears to be gearing up for new Grand Theft Auto 6 reveals. The official GTA 6 website has remained dormant since pre‑orders went live last month, but over the past day, the site has been updated repeatedly, suggesting that Rockstar’s marketing push may be about to ramp up through August.

In a new post from iGrandTheftAuto, a fan site that monitors Rockstar’s backend changes, multiple updates were detected across the GTA 6 webpage. While none of the changes introduced new text or visual elements, the site received fresh CSS and JavaScript bundles and new font preloading behaviour. Three separate updates were recorded in a single day, which is unusual for a page that has otherwise been static since June.

Take‑Two has previously confirmed that its marketing plans for GTA 6 are set for a summer rollout. With the game currently scheduled to launch in November after several delays, Rockstar still has plenty left to show. The existing trailers have focused on cinematic footage and quick cuts, leaving fans waiting for a deeper look at gameplay and for details on the next iteration of GTA Online.

If Rockstar is preparing the website for new content, it could indicate that fresh reveals are imminent as the publisher moves into the final stretch before launch.

KitGuru Says: The GTA 6 site has been quiet for weeks, so this sudden burst of backend activity should indicate that more reveals are on the way. 

GSC Game World has officially announced the release date for Cost of Hope, the upcoming major expansion for Stalker 2. The new expansion arrives in August, alongside a major free 2.0 update for the base game. 

As revealed through a new trailer, Stalker 2: Cost of Hope is now launching on August 20th. The new expansion will send players on a new quest line to discover new weapons, encounter new enemies and explore previously uncharted locations.

While Cost of Hope is a paid expansion, there is also something to look forward to for those who only own the base game. August 20th will also bring the release of Stalker 2 V2.0, a major free update that upgrades the game to a newer version of Unreal Engine 5 with additional stability and performance improvements.

There is still a lot we don't know about update 2.0 and the Cost of Hope expansion, but we won't have to wait long to learn more, as both are just a few weeks away.

KitGuru Says: Are you returning to Stalker 2 for the new expansion? 

While I've never been a huge fan of pixel-based graphics, Square Enix changed that for me when it launched HD-2D with Octopath Traveler. Now, Square Enix is finally bringing its HD-2D engine to Final Fantasy, giving us a true classic-style RPG in the form of Final Fantasy Resonance.

In a new trailer for the game released this week, we get a closer look at what to expect, showing off turn-based combat, key characters and new mechanics:

Key party members for Final Fantasy Resonance include Rain, Lasswell, Lid and Nichol. The story begins with Rain investigating a disturbance at the Earth Shrine, leading to the shattering of the Earth Crystal and a wider conflict that threatens the remaining crystals across Lapis.

Final Fantasy Resonance is a full single‑player RPG with no gacha mechanics or microtransactions, reimagining Brave Exvius’s opening arc with new cinematics and fully voiced characters. The game features traditional turn‑based combat enhanced with modern presentation, including dynamic camera work and HD‑2D environments. Classic Final Fantasy elements return as well, such as espers, airships, chocobos and cactars — complete with their iconic 1000 Needles attack.

Final Fantasy Resonance is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2 and PC on the 22nd of October.

KitGuru Says: I have played every single HD-2D game to date. These classic style games aren't necessarily for everyone, but if you've been craving a return to turn-based Final Fantasy, this will be the game to pick up.

It looks like the rumours were correct, Nintendo is indeed developing a full remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. 

Announced at the end of today's Nintendo Direct showcase, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles later this year. Based on the short teaser trailer, the game will be going with a more realistic style compared to recent games like Breath of the Wild or the Link's Awakening remake.

There is no exact release date yet but the game is set to land this year. Chances are, Nintendo kept this trailer short in order to save something for its upcoming Zelda 40th Anniversary stream, where we should get a bit of a better look at the game, rather than just a brief shot of Link.

This isn't the first time that Ocarina of Time has seen a re-release. Nintendo also had a special version of the game for the 3DS back in the day, but this time around, we should get a much more impressive graphical overhaul.

KitGuru Says: Will you be picking up this remake or are you happy just replaying the original game? 

For a few months now, we've been hearing rumours about a new, revamped version of Dragon's Dogma 2. This afternoon during a Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced exactly that, with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen now set to launch in October. 

Fans of the series will know that the original Dragon's Dogma also had a massive revamp with its own Dark Arisen version. This version of the game also went on to introduce the game to a whole new audience of players on Xbox One and PS4 consoles, as well as PC.

Now, Capcom is doing something similar with Dragon's Dogma 2, promising new content and other enhancements in this new version.

Capcom hasn't revealed much more of the new expansion content outside of the trailer. However, we do know that the Dark Arisen expansion will be available as a separate purchase to owners of the original game, but new players will now be able to buy Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen instead, which bundles the two together.

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC (Steam) on the 9th of October.

KitGuru Says: I've been waiting for something like this to happen before jumping into Dragon's Dogma 2. Did many of you play the base game? Are you returning for the expansion?

Croteam and Devolver Digital have revealed The Talos Principle 3, the final chapter of the thought-provoking first-person puzzle series. In this final game, we will go on a cosmic journey across more than a dozen worlds, each presenting their own challenges to solve.

In The Talos Principle 3, players will relive their life as an explorer, looking to restore fragmented memories and restore pieces of history, in lands where the laws of physics don't always work as they should.

The first two games in this series have gone on to win numerous awards, dating all the way back to 2014. In The Talos Principle 2, the developers kicked things up a notch with larger environments and more puzzle variety. The Talos Principle 3 should further build on this legacy.

The Talos Principle 3 will release later this year for both PC and PS5. Other console platforms have yet to be confirmed.

KitGuru Says: I would be surprised if this didn't end up on the Switch 2 eventually.