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State of Decay 3 zombie.

State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date

Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio.
Doom: The Dark Ages Doomslayer

Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5

Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Xbox announced Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day, and more at the 2024 Xbox Game Showcase.
A mech stands in a desert in Bounty Star.

Bounty Star takes Armored Core to the Wild West

The mecha genre is getting a unique new addition with the Wild West-set indie Bounty Star, and we gave it for a spin at Summer Game Fest.
A rabbit and a man recreate the Creation of Man in Rusty Rabbit.

I saw an absurd game about rabbits at Summer Game Fest, and I’m obsessed with it

Out of everything we've seen at Summer Game Fest so far, Rusty Rabbit just might be the show's best (and wackiest) surprise.
A lot of heroes fight in Marvel Rivals

I’m sorry in advance to all my future Marvel Rivals teammates

After playing a few rounds of Marvel Rivals at Summer Game Fest, we think we'll stick to its casual playlists.
The main character in an anime cutscene for Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Metaphor: ReFantazio feels more familiar than I expected

Although Metaphor: ReFantazio overwhelms visually, it's actually a familiar and fun turn-based RPG.
Gameplay from Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

The hunt is on! A new entry in the hunting genre is on the way, so let's track down everything we know about the new Monster Hunter Wilds from Capcom.
A character punches another to the ground in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is ready to beat up the competition

We checked out Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves at Summer Game Fest and already can't wait to try it again.
Key art for Starship Troopers: Extermination.

Move over Helldivers 2. A Starship Troopers game is coming to consoles

Starship Troopers: Extermination will give players an officially licensed alternative to Helldivers 2 this October.
A woman hides from a spotlight-headed creature in Fear the Spotlight.

Fear the Spotlight is a creepy (and surprising) start for Blumhouse Games

Blumhouse is publishing its first video game with Fear the Spotlight, and it's already creeping us out at Summer Game Fest.
Frogs sit in a refuge in Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge.

4 new games just surprise released during a packed Wholesome Direct stream

Wholesome Direct just showcased over 70 cozy games -- and four of them just surprise released.
Key art for Volgarr the Viking 2.

I already love Volgarr the Viking 2 (even though I couldn’t beat its demo)

Volgarr the Viking 2 is a tough-as-nails platformer inspired by some retro classics, and I wasn't able to beat its demo at Guerilla Collective 2024.
Koira meditates.

Koira creator explains how Day of the Devs’ prettiest game came to be

Animated musical adventure game Koira was a standout from Day of the Devs 2024. I spoke to its developer to learn more about how it came to be.
The main character dashes in Possessor(s).

The team behind Hyper Light Drifter just revealed a beautiful new game

Hyper Light Breaker isn't the only upcoming game from Heart Machine. It's also working with Devolver Digital on a 2D platformer called Possessor(s).
Tenjutsu's main character in the reveal trailer.

Dead Cells designer’s new game, Tenjutsu, is a yakuza action roguelike

Devolver Digital will publish Tenjutsu, the next game from Dead Cells creator Sébastien Benard.
A structure sits in the sea in The Talos Principle 2.

The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC is three expansions in one

The Talos Principle 2 is getting a massive chunk of DLC called Road to Elysium, and we've already cracked eight of its mind-bending puzzles.
A screenshot of While Waiting

Day of the Devs shows Grindstone follow-up, new Blumhouse Games, and more

Day of the Devs 2024 featured new games from Grindstone’s Capybara Games, Furi’s The Game Bakers, Spelunky’s Mossmouth, Road 96’s DigixArt, and more.
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Monster Hunter Wilds announces crossplay during Summer Game Fest

Monster Hunter Wilds adds crossplay to the franchise for the first time.
Palworld haunted house in Sakurajima update

Palworld’s first big update is the perfect excuse to jump back in

Palworld's Sakurajima update launches later this summer. Here's what to expect from Pokemon with guns' first update.
Phantom Blade Zero protagonist Soul

You’ll be able to play Phantom Blade Zero multiple times this summer

Phantom Blade Zero got a new trailer showing off its tense gameplay. It will be playable at several upcoming game events this summer.
Key art for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Valorant is coming to consoles but won’t have crossplay

Valorant is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X, although some tweaks made to gameplay mean that crossplay isn't possible.
Rose covered in blood in Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2’s Night Springs DLC gets a surprise release tomorrow

Night Springs, the first of two Alan Wake 2 DLCs, showed up at Summer Games Fest with an imminent release date.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will make you feel like a kid again

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a new retro beat-em-up from Digital Eclipse, and it looks like a classic.
Shadow in the moonlight.

Sonic X Shadow Generations races to consoles this October

Sonic X Shadow Generations made a quick pit stop at Summer Game Fest for a release date announcement.
Key art for New World Aeternum.

Amazon’s ambitious MMO New World is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox this October

On October 15, New World: Aeternum will bring Amazon's fantasy MMO to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with some major reworks.
Street Fighter 6 gets Fatal Fury protagonist Terry Bogard.

Street Fighter 6 is getting a surprise crossover with another fighting classic

Street Fighter 6 has revealed the four new characters joining the roster for its second year, including two surprise crossovers.
A woman in a suit of armor with a weapon on her back looks ready to fight. She has glowing blue eyes.

Free-to-play shooter The First Descendant launches this summer

Nexon Games revealed the official release date for its upcoming free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant.
Harry Potter characters fly on brooms in Quidditch.

Quidditch Champions is the Harry Potter game you’ve been waiting for

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a Harry Potter sports game, just got a release date in its Summer Game Fest trailer.
A red eyed girl with blood on her face.

The grotesque new game from Silent Hill’s director launches this fall

Slitterhead, a new game by the director of Silent Hill, got a grotesque new trailer confirming its fall release date.
Team up abilities in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

All the biggest Marvel heroes and villains will collide in Marvel Rivals. Before you suit up, here's everything you need to know about the latest PvP shooter.
The banner for Civilization 7, with highlighted text on a dark background.

Civilization 7 finally announced, but you’ll have to wait for more info

After almost eight years, fans are finally getting Civilization 7, the next entry in the iconic turn-based 4X franchise.
Batman stands near fire in Batman: Arkham Shadow.

Batman: Arkham Shadow is more faithful to the series than you think

Alongside a new story trailer, Meta outlined exactly how true Batman: Arkham Shadow's VR gameplay is to Rocksteady's Arkham series.
Lego Aloy talking to Lego hotdog guy with a machine behind her ready to attack.

Lego Horizon Adventures not only coming to PS5, but PC and Switch on day one

Sony announced Lego Horizon Adventures during Summer Games Fest, but it came with another surprise. It's also coming to Nintendo Switch.

Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.