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Into the Wind Reveal Trailer

Today, indie publisher Three Friends and Swedish studio Bloom & Gloom are excited to reveal their new game Into the Wind. Revealed today at the PC Gaming Show 2026, this handcrafted cosy adventure invites players to take to the skies on their sentient motorcycle-plane companion Ermes as they explore the magical Adriatic islands of Santa Rosa.

In the Studio Ghibli-inspired world of Into the Wind, players inherit their uncle Umberto’s delivery firm as they attempt to solve the mystery of his disappearance. Along the way, they’ll make friends with the island’s colourful residents, customise their bike and home, battle rowdy air pirates, and discover the freedom of life among the clouds in a heartfelt adventure inspired by the joy of the journey itself.

Key gameplay features of Into the Wind include:

  • Motorcycle flight that enables players to take to the skies of Santa Rosa. Cargo has weight, and fuel matters. Roads, shortcuts, weather, wind, and bad landings are all part of the journey.
  • Deliver packages to locals in your uncle’s stead. Carry out deliveries all over the islands: some delicate that have to be handled with care, others heavy that make going up (or down) hill more difficult. Doing jobs earns you resources you use to upgrade Ermes, allowing you to take on more challenging deliveries and adventures.
  • Adriatic open world exploration where players can immerse themselves in the magical islands, cruise along beautiful coastal roads, and explore the many villages and all they have to offer.
  • Solve the mystery of your uncle’s disappearance – what really happened that day when Umberto tried to reach above the skies? It’s up to you and Ermes to find out!
  • Customise your character, motorcycle, and home to your heart’s content – explore the island to find new artisans with goods to bring home with you.

“Into the Wind is about the joy of the journey,” says Albert Säfström, Co-Founder and Producer at Three Friends. “There’s a wonderful, tactile satisfaction to just driving around on the bike, whether you’re on the ground or in the air. You get into this rhythm where you make a delivery, grab an upgrade, and then immediately head back out just to see how the new parts feel. It creates a deceptively addicting ‘one more delivery’ loop that makes it very hard to put the controller down.”

“It’s no secret that we are fans of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.” says Robin Hjelte, Co-Founder and Game Director at Bloom & Gloom. “Especially Porco Rosso struck me deeply, and I wanted to make a game about flying among freedom loving idiots in a romantic setting in the Adriatic sea. Into the Wind is our love letter to all that, and more that has been truly meaningful to us: anime, games, movies, summer evenings in the setting sun. It’s a game about momentum, flight, and great game feel, but also about just immersing yourself in the small moments of this world and its stories. We can’t wait for you to take to the skies of Santa Rosa!”

Focus Reveals Magicians: The Devil’s Deal

Focus Entertainment Publishing and developer Uppercut Games are thrilled to announce Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, planned for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass. In this new narrative-driven FPS, you’ll step into the shoes of Jacob, a gifted stage magician drawn into a nightmarish descent through Theatreland, a distorted reflection of Victorian London ruled by the powerful Masters. Driven forward by rage and supernatural tricks, Jacob must confront these enigmatic figures and claim their power as he journeys deeper into a world shaped by ambition and deception. A dark tale of illusion and revenge awaits in Magicians: The Devil’s Deal!

  Magic is more than spectacle. It’s power.

Magicians: The Devil’s Deal is a first-person action game built around a dark and gripping journey where illusions become deadly weapons and power always comes at a cost.

Betrayed by his former rivals, the Masters, Jacob is cast into Hell. While his fate of eternal torture and despair seems sealed, the Devil himself enters the scene and offers him a tempting deal: to transform his stage magic into supernatural abilities. Now, bound by this devilish pact, Jacob ventures through Theatreland, defeating each Master to claim new powers and get his revenge.

In Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, players can combine skills, adapt their approach, and master increasingly dangerous encounters across the ever-shifting Realms of Theatreland. But in this underworld ruled by hubris and temptation, every step forward only leads deeper into darkness…

Become the ultimate trickster in a new adventure from Uppercut Games

An original new IP from the talented industry veterans at Australian studio Uppercut Games, Magicians: The Devil’s Deal delivers a distinct blend of exploration, atmospheric worldbuilding, and high-stakes confrontations. The game marks the studio’s first collaboration with Focus Entertainment.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the talented teams at Uppercut Games, who are doing an excellent job executing the vision that first attracted us to Magicians: The Devil’s Deal,” said Vincent Chataignier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Focus Entertainment. “Its unique universe allows for original gameplay experiences – something that has always been central to Focus’ editorial DNA. This project marks an important step for us, both as a new partnership and as an opportunity to bring a unique creative vision and player experience to life. We’re excited to finally share this game with the world and look forward to seeing players discover it.”

“We fell in love with the world of stage magic through 1890s posters – a rich, flamboyant vision filled with tricks, demons, and colourful characters,” said Ed Orman, Co-Founder and Director at Uppercut Games. “As a studio, we strive to create deep experiences players can get lost in through exploration and storytelling. Magicians: The Devil’s Deal brings those passions together. With Focus Entertainment, we’re creating a world of spectacular characters, stage-magic powers, and a story shaped by deception and betrayal. We can’t wait for players to experience its twists and turns.”

THQ Nordic announces Expeditions: Samurai

Japan, in the year 1600: warlords clash, alliances crumble, and the path to becoming Shogun is anything but tidy. Into this powder keg sails Expeditions: Samurai, a new historical RPG from Campfire Cabal and THQ Nordic, inviting players to choose their own path through history in a branching story shaped by life-or-death decisions. Campfire Cabal is a Copenhagen-based studio founded in 2022 and led by veterans behind the critically acclaimed Expeditions: Conquistador, Expeditions: Viking, and Expeditions: Rome.

In Expeditions: Samurai, the famous navigator William Adams never makes history as Japan’s first European Samurai, because this time, YOU get there first. Arriving aboard the Dutch frigate “De Albatros” as the newly elected leader of a ragtag crew of privateers, players are drawn into the final chapter of a brutal civil war where every choice can shape the fate of their crew and the future of Japan. With eight companions and eight personal stories to uncover, players can build bonds that grow into friendship, rivalry, or even romance. Every crewmate has their own story to uncover – if you manage to earn their trust.

Combat in Expeditions: Samurai is dynamic. It’s fast-paced – and yet still turn-based! Blending simultaneous actions, stealth, gadgets, ambushes, and a broad mix of pirate and Japanese weaponry to an exciting tactical challenge for the players. And for the first time in series history, the adventure can also be played in drop-in/drop-out co-op – because navigating feudal Japanese politics alone is hard enough.

Expeditions: Samurai is coming to PC this Summer and will be available via Early Access.
Wishlist the game on Steam: https://thqn.net/es-steam

If you want to check out the previous entries of the Expeditions series, don’t hesitate:
Expeditions: Rome on GOG.com: https://thqn.net/rome-gog
Expeditions: Rome on Steam: https://thqn.net/rome-steam
Expeditions: Vikings on Steam: https://thqn.net/Vikings
Expeditions: Conquistador on Steam: https://thqn.net/Conquistador

Planet Zoo 2 Official Gameplay Trailer

Frontier Developments has today unveiled a world exclusive first look at the gameplay of Planet Zoo 2 during the PC Gaming Show. The sequel represents a generational leap forward, with aquatic and flying species appearing for the first time, alongside a deeper focus on conservation. Planet Zoo 2 is available to pre-order now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, ahead of launch on October 13, 2026.

From high-fidelity fur, feathers, and scales to truly authentic behaviour, Planet Zoo 2 represents a generational leap as Frontier’s most authentic zoo simulation to date. Building on this realism, there’s a significant focus on conservation and rewilding. Players fulfil the ultimate goal of zoos and conservation projects worldwide by releasing animals back into their natural habitats.

Unveiled at the PC Gaming Show, the latest gameplay trailer for Planet Zoo 2 showcases habitat construction and the Scottish Highland Wildlife Reserve alongside the Red Deer, Masai Giraffe, Blackspotted Puffer, White-tailed Eagle, Great Hornbill, and Eurasian Beaver. These new animals join the Grey Wolf, which debuted at the Wholesome Direct on June 6th, and previously announced animals such as the Sumatran Tiger, Hawksbill Turtle and Toco Toucan.

Planet Zoo 2 Gameplay Trailer:

  • Authentic Zoo Simulation – Discover a diverse range of animals, each with unique behaviours and needs.
  • Unbridled Construction – With thousands of scenery pieces, blueprints, and more, all backed by Frontier’s iconic piece-by-piece construction tools, creating perfect habitats for species has never been easier. Plus, Planet Zoo 2 takes construction a step further with an expanded terrain editor equipped with new tools.
  • Aquariums & Aviaries – For the first time, a new world beneath the water and in the sky awaits budding zookeepers. Planet Zoo 2 introduces fully aquatic and flying species alongside custom aquariums and aviaries.
  • Dynamic Needs – Zoo management goes further than ever before, with animals exhibiting behaviours based on their current mood. Zookeepers will need to ensure habitats are equipped with water, food, enrichment, and more.
  • Nurture, Release, Conserve – Planet Zoo 2 features a deeper focus on conservation, with players restoring damaged environments to ready them for animal repopulation. In the latest trailer, we’ve highlighted the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, the perfect home for Red Deer and White-tailed Eagles.

Players who pre-order will receive the Bonus Content Pack at launch, which includes the Toucan Eat Shop and Signage, three Unique Animal Donation Bins, and the Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.

Dedicated Zookeepers looking to expand their animal conservation efforts further can purchase the Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Edition, which bundles the Planet Zoo 2 base game alongside the Planet Zoo 2: Deluxe Upgrade Pack. This introduces an additional six animal species from across the globe, as well as a selection of exclusive animal signs to decorate their park.

Planet Zoo 2 will be available on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99 for the Standard Edition, and £54.99/$64.99/€64.99 for the Deluxe Edition.

Armatus Showcases New Trailer

uring the PC Gaming Showcase, Counterplay Games and Fictions announced that their third-person roguelite shooter, Armatus, will be launching this winter on PC via Steam® and Epic Games Store as well as on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X | S and day one with Xbox Game Pass.

The newly released trailer showcases action-packed gameplay against hordes of ferocious demons, teasing several never-before-seen bosses. The Cosmic Pact has been broken and now the last survivors of humanity are paying the price, again and again the supernatural warrior is summoned to help find their salvation – with victory being far from certain.

Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter set in the demon-infested ruins of Paris. As the last supernatural warrior of an ancient order, you are armed with powerful firearms and incredible celestial powers to fight the demonic hordes. Fight, die, revive, and try again as you scour the city in search of a lost gateway to heaven – the Sunless Gate.

Armatus is available to wishlist on PC via Steam®, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X | S.

For the latest updates on Armatus, follow the game at https://www.counterplaygames.com/ and https://armatus.game.

Valheim Gets 1.0 Release Date

Developer Iron Gate and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing are excited to announce that their acclaimed Viking survival game Valheim will be releasing into 1.0 on September 9th on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series XIS, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, and Mac. Announced during the PC Gaming Show earlier today, Valheim will conclude its Early Access journey with its biggest update yet: the arrival of Deep North, a frigid land encased in ice and mystery.

Deep North: Glacial Peaks & Frozen Tundras
Deep North is Valheim’s final biome wrought with ancient evils and lurking threats. What at first seems like a picturesque postcard is bound to quickly turn into a struggle to survive as the land awakens to banish any invaders trying to set foot on its icy shores.

When players first arrive in the Deep North, they are likely to be greeted by an impenetrable snowstorm that, once it clears out, reveals snowy mesas and fields frozen in eternal stillness. As they carefully begin to explore, they will discover vast but abandoned villages, quickly realising that they aren’t the first vikings to set foot here.

The northernmost biome is home to some of the most ancient threats players will find in the game. When the trolls of Valheim grow too old, they migrate to the Deep North to become one with the land and transform into Gammeltrolls, primordial giants that serve as the guardians of the north.

While the surface might seem desolate, the underground of the Deep North teems with life. Vikings who have previously set foot here have been attacked and defeated by the malicious Elakingar, who dig tunnels deep into the ground. Adventurers should tread carefully however, for these sinister devils are at times accompanied by something far more terrifying.

Across Realms and Platforms
With the official release of Valheim into 1.0, the game will be coming out on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 as well, on top of already being available on PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox One and Xbox Series XIS. Valheim will feature full crossplay between platforms, allowing players from all corners of the world to experience the tenth norse realm however and with whomever they’d like.

“When we set out on this journey back in 2021, we could hardly imagine the amount of players that would dive in, and the size of the community that would form around the game.” says Robin Eyre, Creative Director at Iron Gate. “Approaching 1.0 feels equal parts exciting and anxious as we’ve worked hard to make Deep North a worthy conclusion to the Valheim journey!”

Valheim is set to release globally into 1.0 on September 9th 2026. You can find the Deep North press kit here, and you can follow Valheim on Bluesky, Instagram and Discord for more information and updates

Stage Tour New Behind-the-Scenes Trailer

Rhythm gaming is getting loud again. RedOctane Games has unveiled its latest trailer for Stage Tour during IGN Live 2026, offering the most revealing look yet at the upcoming 5-fret rhythm game built around music, performance, community, and the shared energy of playing together.

The new Developer Spotlight Trailer gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at a game still actively being built, refined, and shaped with input from the rhythm game community. The studio also confirmed that Stage Tour is officially coming to PC and major consoles, with much more music, gameplay, and platform news planned for later this summer and the road to launch.

Featuring insights from the developers, creators, and collaborators helping shape the project, the trailer highlights the fan-first passion, ambition, and scale behind Stage Tour. The team brings together veteran rhythm game developers, community developers, creators, players, and 5-fret fans who have helped keep the genre alive and evolving, alongside co-development partners Eidos-Montréal and Third Kind Games. The project includes contributors from iconic franchises including Guitar Hero® and DJ Hero® , as well as key members of the core development team behind the community-led rhythm game YARG.

“What makes this team so unique is that we’ve brought together passionate community developers, creators, players, and veteran rhythm game developers who understand why this genre matters,” said Simon Ebejer, Studio Head at RedOctane Games. “We believe that combination gives us the greatest opportunity to deliver the experience fans have been waiting for.”

Stage Tour is built to bring people together through the power of music, whether players are performing solo, rocking out with friends online, or turning their living room into a virtual concert experience. Inspired by social energy, competition, and unforgettable moments that made rhythm games a worldwide phenomenon, Stage Tour aims to deliver an experience that is accessible, exciting, and rewarding for players of all skill levels.

Players can jump in with guitar, drums, vocals, keyboard, or a standard controller, making it easy for first-time players to join in while giving longtime rhythm game fans the dedicated instrument experience they love.

The new trailer also teased Stage Tour’s flagship Campaign Mode, a fresh progression-driven take on the rhythm genre inspired by modern roguelites. Each campaign run will have different setlists, challenges, gameplay modifiers, and branching paths. Picking the right powers and items for your loadout is the key to a successful tour. This mode is built around giving players unique and endlessly replayable experiences.

Alongside Campaign Mode, players will also be able to jump instantly into songs through Quickplay, sharpen their skills with Practice Mode, and test their mastery in Judgements Mode, built for players chasing perfection.

An Early Taste of the Soundtrack

Nothing brings people together like a killer soundtrack, and Stage Tour is turning the volume all the way up. Built to celebrate generations of music fans, the game’s officially licensed setlist blends iconic rock anthems with modern global hits spanning rock, metal, alt-rock, pop-punk, and beyond.

Announced today, RedOctane Games revealed the seven songs featured in the game’s closed alpha and playable at IGN Live:

  • RATATATA” by Babymetal & Electric Callboy
  • Get the Funk Out” by Extreme
  • Square Hammer” by Ghost
  • Mimi’s Delivery Service” by Good Kid
  • Dani California” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Terminator Oscillator” by Static-X
  • Island in the Sun” by Weezer
The closed alpha setlist is only an early taste of the broader Stage Tour soundtrack, bringing together artists and songs built to feel great in players’ hands, whether someone is chasing a perfect run, playing casually with friends, or discovering a new favorite track.
Additional setlist reveals, gameplay details, and major announcements will be shared later this summer and in the months leading up to launch.
The community continues to help shape Stage Tour, with the RedOctane team actively refining and evolving the gameplay experience based on ongoing feedback. While the game remains a work in progress, the studio confirmed that continued polish and iteration remain a major priority.

Terrible Lizards Official Gameplay Trailer

US based indie developer WDR Studios, nerdcore musicians JT Music and publisher Digital Pajamas today reveal the first gameplay trailer for horror parkour, Terrible Lizards. Wishlist on Steam now!

Dust and memories litter an old dinosaur attraction on Route 66, a place once full of the laughter and joy of children. Drawn by an unknown ringing inside the abandoned Dalton’s Dinos, a mysterious voice on the other side calls out to you, but can it be trusted? The staff are missing, the attraction is quiet and sinister, and there’s something shifting in the shadows desperate to keep you from the truth. You better get running.

In this mascot horror mashup, you’ll be pushed to your limit as twisted monsters of what once brought joy hunt you across the dinosaur exhibit. Run, jump, climb, wall run and slide through forgotten exhibitions – get clever with your movements to lose your hunters, and don’t end up as prey.

The monsters that thirst for your demise will stop at nothing to end you. Designed by the legendary RJ Palmer, your enemies vary from rotten attractions with frozen goofy smiles, to a creature so monstrous that not even the depths of time can claim its twisted, blood thirsty form.

An ugly truth exists in the depths of Dalton’s Dinos: collect VHS tapes, notes and audio logs to discover what happened at this abandoned attraction, and find the missing child at the heart of it all.

Terrible Lizards is voice acted excellently by Kellen Goff (Five Nights at Freddy’s, My Hero Academia, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind), Amanda Hufford (Date Everything!). Players can also look forward to live action sequences with Christian Ames (JT Music) and MatPat (The Game Theorists)!

Coming soon to Steam, wishlist the game now and stay up to date with it on Discord, X, BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

Annapurna Interactive Unveils The Lost Wild

During the PlayStation State of Play, Annapurna Interactive and developer Great Ape Games announced that the upcoming cinematic survival horror game The Lost Wild will launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

In The Lost Wild, players embark on an immersive evasion-based survival horror experience where they are pitted against nature’s ultimate hunters — dinosaurs. They assume the role of Saskia, who wakes up on a mysterious island overrun by prehistoric creatures. To survive, Saskia must explore derelict research facilities nestled in a lush wilderness and be resourceful while evading and overcoming this unstoppable threat.

Players become the hunted as the dinosaurs roam the abandoned facility, seeking out their prey. It’s essential to observe movements and patterns to learn about their behavior, to stay alive in this violent primal world. Choosing the best path forward is key, as players use stealth and caution, or venture off the beaten path to discover hidden routes which might lead to safety.

“The Lost Wild is a survival horror experience unlike any other, one that is built around slow burn tension while players are hunted by intelligent dinosaurs. These are not monsters, these are wild animals that think of you as prey,” said Great Ape Games CEO Nick Gregory. “This idea has persisted in various forms and iterations over the years. What started as a shared passion for dinosaurs, curiosity, and a love of games eventually grew into a fully fledged grassroots studio with over 25 talented people behind it. We now find ourselves in the incredibly fortunate position of building our dream dinosaur game, a true love letter to the genre, alongside one of the best publishers in the industry.”

Players can acquire useful items to improve the chances of survival, but will become subject to ever-increasing dangers the deeper Saskia explores, while using non-lethal weaponry, resulting in intense cat and mouse-style gameplay. Players can create distractions and use the environment to their advantage or temporarily scare off deadly predators using a combination of non-lethal weaponry to escape and evade.

Outmaneuver, distract, run, and if all else fails, hide.

For more information on The Lost Wild, visit: https://annapurnainteractive.com/games/the-lost-wild

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Release Date Trailer

Storm the seas, fly through stunningly realistic cities and landscapes, and ‘Rise Above’ as Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced the launch date, preorder bonuses, and the first-ever Premium Ace Pass for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE™. The long-anticipated sequel will take to the skies with early access available for Deluxe Edition holders on September 29, 2026, and launch for all players on October 2. Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., the first mainline entry in ACE COMBAT™ in seven years promises to elevate the flight shooting franchise to new heights, harnessing the power of Unreal® Engine 5 and Cloudly proprietary technology to create an ultra-realistic aerial thrill ride. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® in Standard and Deluxe Editions. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/ace-combat-8#editions

Watch the all-new ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE release date trailer here:

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE features a deep engaging campaign, promising to deliver the most cinematic experience yet in the series. The story puts players in the role of an ace pilot in an emotionally charged story of identity and duty, fighting for the survival of their homeland. Returning to the series’ legendary fictitious setting, Strangereal is now a world at war, with the nation Federation of Central Usea (FCU) occupied and its military scattered. With the prospect of war for survival as the only option, players enter the cockpit under the name Wings of Theve, taking on the role of a legendary ace with their name tied to Theve, the capital of the FCU, and becoming the symbol of hope for every citizen in their imperiled nation. Joined by a squadron of three allied pilots, theirs is a flight against all odds to repel the Republic of Sotoa’s vicious attack and reclaim their lost homeland.

The new trailer released today gives a glimpse of the intense battles players will face. It also reveals more of the epic storyline in the game’s Campaign Mode, introducing the distinct characters forming Wings of Theve’s squadron, Baxter, Tasha, and Coster, together known as the Joker Flight. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will also feature additional online multiplayer modes, which Bandai Namco will reveal between now and launch.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is available for preorder now in Standard and Deluxe Editions, with Deluxe Edition owners receiving additional content to enhance their experience from day one. All digital preorders include a digital copy of ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR, an unlocked playable F-14A aircraft all available at launch. The celebrated 2006 entry ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR is widely regarded as one of the defining titles in the franchise and features the origin story of the ACE COMBAT universe. The game also introduced the series’ iconic Ace Style gauge system, a dynamic mechanic that shifts based on how players approach each mission and the choices they make in battle, shaping the story’s outcome and their identity as a pilot.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE preorder offers include the Joker Flight Pack, available exclusively at the Bandai Namco Store. The exclusive pack includes everything in the Deluxe Edition alongside The Vinyl Collection, a premium set featuring two LP vinyl records of the soundtrack, an official 200-page “ACES at WAR HISTORY 2029” artbook, a collectible slipcase, and a slipmat.

For more information on the Deluxe Edition, view the trailer here:

Bandai Namco is also introducing the first Premium Ace Pass for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. The pass can be purchased separately and is also included with the Deluxe Edition’s Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher, which unlocks the pass for one season after launch. The Premium Ace Pass grants an instant unlock of 30 Ace Pass levels, giving players a head start to claim the first 30 tiers of seasonal rewards, along with a season long track of bonus rewards including aircraft skins, avatar costumes, and the playable ADFX-02 MORGAN –PIXY additional aircraft. For more information and an FAQ on the Premium Ace pass, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/ace-combat-8#faq.