The Stranger Than Heaven demo available at Summer Game Fest 2026 was solely focused on combat across three distinct periods of Japanese history. No side quests, no diversions; just a man, a hammer, and a plan. There is certainly an interesting narrative hook at play here, with the characters aging as the story progresses, but I will reserve my final judgment until I can sit down and explore Shinjuku at my own pace. All I can say is that Ryu ga Gotoku Studio has clearly spent its time creating some true-to-reality cities that each feel like they're in their own […]
The long-rumored God of War Faye, now known as God of War Laufey, was easily the standout game not only of Sony's State of Play but also of the whole Summer Game Fest when it comes to overall impact. Marketing firm LevelUp ranked its performance across trailers, press coverage, and community engagement, finding that it far outpaced any other game shown throughout the week. The announcement did not include any precise launch window, which worried fans. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier chimed in to say that the game isn't "years away", though he wouldn't be more specific than that. Now, renowned insider […]
God of War Laufey's reveal at the recent June 2026 State of Play certainly pleased many franchise fans, but that's not to say there weren't criticisms to be found online. For example, some wrinkled their noses at Phranque, a talking cosmic jelly cube companion played by actor Jack Quaid, largely known for his role of Hughie in the TV series The Boys (but also already present in God of War: Sons of Sparta as Eis). Phranque, like the sword's talking ribbon, Rue, was criticized for looking whimsical and therefore not grounded enough for some tastes. The topic was tangentially touched […]
At Summer Game Fest 2026, newly established publishing label Paramount Games Studio unveiled TMNT: The Last Ronin, a project in development at PlatinumGames (NieR: Automata, Bayonetta 3, Ninja Gaiden 4). As some of you may recall, we already got such an announcement in March 2023, but back then, the project was in development at Black Forest Games (Giana Sisters, Destroy All Humans!). Its development was stopped before the merger of Skydance and Paramount, and later, it was reassigned to the Japanese studio. The gameplay will undoubtedly be very different, but one thing seems to have stayed the same: the mature, […]
Last month, we learned that Outward 2 would be launching in early access on July 7, 2026, and today, as part of the PC Gaming Show during Summer Game Fest 2026, we got another look at the game and the reveal that an open beta is now live for players to jump into ahead of launch. Several players already looking forward to Outward 2 are in the currently running closed beta, but now anyone who didn't make it into the closed beta, or anyone who simply likes the look of Outward 2 can give it a shot on Steam to […]
Where Winds Meet arrived on PC and PS5 in November 2025, and shortly after on iOS and Android mobile devices in December 2025. Today, as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 for Summer Game Fest, it is finally arriving on Xbox Series X/S consoles. The open-world action adventure from publisher NetEase and developer Everstone Studio was shadow-dropped during today's event, and you can go download and play it on your Xbox Series consoles, now. It's a free-to-play adventure that you'll be able to reach through the Xbox PC app, Xbox Cloud and an Xbox Game Pass subscription as it […]
During Summer Game Fest 2026, SEGA and RGG Studio unveiled Virtua Fighter: Crossroads, a brand-new installment in SEGA's iconic fighting game franchise, developed by RGG Studio and planned to launch in 2027. The trailer was followed by a dedicated showcase that revealed much more about this groundbreaking new entry in the fighting game franchise. The development team defines it as a "Fighting Adventure": a full fusion of the best narrative, single-player, and competitive fighting experiences, all in one game. It is explicitly not a remake and not a nostalgia project, but a completely reinvented new Virtua Fighter. The game takes […]
After being fully revealed as Stranger Than Heaven during Summer Game Fest 2025, in the 2026 show, RGG Studio returned to reveal that we'll all be able to jump into Stranger Than Heaven alongside Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur on January 15, 2027. The trailer was capped off with the reveal that Tupac had joined the game's cast, something made possible due to the relationship between Snoop Dogg and Tupac's family. "The Tupac estate and my son and myself, we work very closely together," Snoop Dogg said during the onstage presentation. "So it just made sense to put him in […]
A new report from Variety reveals that Paramount Skydance is launching its own internal game development and publishing house, Paramount Games Studio. Its portfolio so far includes Amy Hennig's upcoming Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and an untitled Star Wars game. It's also going to reveal the first game from its new slate of titles today during Summer Game Fest 2026. Paramount Skydance chief executive officer David Ellison has tapped Tony Driscoll to lead the new division, a former Epic Games executive and advisor to Skydance before becoming the executive vice president of corporate strategy and development and games at […]
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio have officially revealed God of War Laufey, the next major entry in the popular God of War series. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive puts the spotlight on Laufey, also known as Faye, the legendary warrior and wife of Kratos. While a release date has not yet been announced, the reveal has already created strong excitement among fans.
Unlike previous games in the series, God of War Laufey places Faye at the centre of the story. After her death, she unexpectedly awakens in a mysterious realm known as the Everywhen. What should have been the end of her journey becomes the beginning of a brand-new adventure.
Faye soon learns that the plans she carefully created to protect Kratos and Atreus are now in danger. To save her family, she must travel through the afterlife of the gods and face powerful enemies from different mythologies. The Everywhen is described as a magical place where gods, creatures, and ancient powers from many worlds come together.
Santa Monica Studio says the game keeps the core elements that fans love about God of War. Players can expect intense combat, deep storytelling, and large areas to explore. The developers have designed Faye’s gameplay to feel fast, smooth, and powerful while still staying true to the series.
According to God of War Laufey Game Director Ariel Lawrence, Faye’s combat style combines the speed and movement seen in the older Greek-era games with the close and personal combat of the Norse saga. Players will be able to move quickly between ground and air attacks, creating fluid and aggressive combat encounters.
One of the biggest additions is Faye’s unique soul-based abilities. As the Golden Hand of the Jotnar, she can separate an enemy’s soul from its body and use that power to create devastating attacks and creative combat combinations. These abilities become even stronger inside the Everywhen, a realm filled with ancient magic.
Faye will also wield a powerful legendary sword during her journey. The weapon focuses on speed, precision, and continuous attacks, allowing players to build momentum and keep pressure on enemies throughout battles.
The story will introduce several new characters. Deborah Ann Woll returns as Faye, while Jack Quaid voices Phranque, a friendly cosmic cube who joins her adventure. Perlina Lau plays Rue, a magical guardian responsible for protecting a powerful sword.
The game will also explore a major mystery that has existed since God of War Ragnarok. Players will finally learn what happens to gods after they die. During her journey, Faye will encounter powerful figures such as Sekhmet and Begtse while uncovering the secrets hidden within the Everywhen.
Although Sony has not shared a launch date, God of War Laufey looks set to deliver a fresh chapter for the franchise. With Faye leading the story, a mysterious setting, and fast-paced combat, the game could become one of the most anticipated PlayStation 5 releases in the coming years.
After many rumors, Santa Monica Studio finally unveiled God of War Laufey, the next chapter in the action/adventure franchise and the first to feature a main character other than Kratos. We already knew from the rumor mill that the protagonist would be Faye (whose birth name is Laufey, hence the title), which led most to assume this would be a prequel, since her death kickstarts the events of 2018's God of War game. However, the developers have conceived a wholly different narrative: despite not having been previously called a god, after her funeral pyre, she awakes in a strange place […]
Edge of Memories is the second entry in the series by French developer Midgar Studio, which began with Edge of Eternity back in 2018 with its Early Access release. Doing away with turn-based combat, the new entry in the series will be an action RPG heavily inspired by the Mana series, sporting a colorful cast of characters and a setting that seems ripe for adventure. While we wait for the Edge of Memories release date announcement, we sat down with the musical minds behind the game: main composer Cédric Menendez, celebrated arranger and composer Mariam Abounnasr (Xenoblade Chronicles), and legendary […]
Back in 2023, following the successful launch of Returnal – and the subsequent acquisition of Housemarque by PlayStation – long-time game director Harry Krueger revealed that he was departing the studio after nearly a decade and a half. While his future plans were kept under wraps at the time, Krueger has now officially announced and unveiled the brand new studio ‘Cosmic Division’.
Speaking on this new initiative, the CEO offered insight into the mentality behind Cosmic Division’s creation, stating: “we're building on our strengths while finding a new edge through fresh themes, ideas and talent. We believe there is always room for games built on timeless values that trust the player and leave a lasting impact.”
Taking lessons from other newly-established studios, Cosmic Division aims to operate on a “lean-and-mean philosophy” prioritising “craftsmanship, fast iteration, and sustainable growth over scale.”
Unfortunately, we will have to wait a bit longer to learn about what the team is working on, with Krueger and co. simply teasing that they are developing “a single-player PC and console title” aiming to deliver “an unapologetically gameplay-first experience and a story with strong emotional resonance” – not too dissimilar to the likes of Returnal.
Of course, Cosmic Division is operating on a much smaller scale when compared to Housemarque, and so expectations should be kept in check. Still, the notion of having another studio working on titles with a similar mentality to Housemarque is exciting to see. The full press release can be found HERE.
KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? What was the first Housemarque game you played? What are your expectations for Cosmic Division’s debut title? Let us know down below.
Québec-based independent developer Nine Dots Studio announced that its action RPG Outward 2 launches into Early Access on July 7th, 2026, on Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, thus confirming the previously announced Summer 2026 release window. Players can get in earlier via a Closed Beta starting May 26th, 2026. The game is PC-exclusive at the Early Access launch; console versions will be released after version 1.0. Wccftech attended a remote presentation during which Creative Director and Nine Dots Studio CEO Guillaume Boucher-Vidal provided a detailed overview of this action RPG sequel. He began by recounting how Nine Dots designed […]
Hotta Studio, a subsidiary of Perfect World Games previously known for 2022's Tower of Fantasy, has an ambitious roadmap in mind for Neverness to Everness, and the team isn't treating the recent launch on PC, PS5, Android, and iOS as the finish line. Set in the supernatural metropolis of Hethereau, the urban open world RPG powered by Unreal Engine 5 and enhanced with path tracing on PC is built around a simple but unusually broad fantasy: live in the city, explore its anomalies, fight when you need to, and fill the gaps between major story beats with the kind of […]
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have revealed that Where Winds Meet will get its second major expansion later in May with the opening of the Imperial Palace. The studio has also committed to several quality-of-life upgrades to improve the experience for players across the globe. The expansion and the improvements coming to the game were revealed in the latest Goose News episode on the game's official YouTube channel, as the game celebrates its half-anniversary as it nears its one-year anniversary in November 2026. The palace will be a massive "1-million-square-meter royal court and grounds," that NetEase and Everstone claim is […]
Apple’s unified memory architecture has made its Mac Studio and Mac mini computers into agentic AI powerhouses, with users able to automate their tasks thanks to the use of local models that help simplify their daily tasks. One person in particular believed there was little benefit to storing his entire family’s memories on cloud-based services like Google Drive, which is why he resorted to running everything on his compact workstation, calling it the “Mac Merlin.” Here’s how he made everything possible. Thanks to the Mac Studio’s 64GB of unified memory paired with open-source AI models and an external storage backup, […]
Dead Space is arguably one of the most enduring horror franchises in video games after its run of three games during the seventh console generation catapulted it to a permanent place in the minds of many young gamers between 2007 and 2013. A decade after Dead Space 3 failed to match the success of the first two games, the much-loved 2023 remake of the first game from Motive Studio revitalized hope that we'd see the series make a huge comeback. But that's not going to happen, according to one of the game's original writers and producers, Chuck Beaver. In an […]
Tekken series creator Katsuhiro Harada left Bandai Namco, and thus the franchise, at the end of 2025, but the legendary game developer is returning quickly to the industry with VS Studio, a brand-new game development studio created with investment from SNK Corporation. Established on May 1, SNK will support its launch and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary. "The new studio and SNK will collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their development capabilities," the announcement press release says. "We are pleased to announce the launch of our new game development studio, VS Studio. VS Studio's philosophy is […]
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