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Mario Kart World version 1.6.0 update now available
Nintendo has released the version 1.6.0 update for Mario Kart World, which adds Bob-omb Blast as a Battle mode, among various adjustments and bug fixes.
Truxton Extreme launches July 30 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Shoot 'em up revival Truxton Extreme will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 30, publisher Clear River Games and developer Tatsujin announced. The Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions are…
Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After standalone versions for Switch launch April 16
The standalone versions of Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After's four episodes will launch for Switch via Nintendo eShop on April 16, developer aNCHOR announced. Each episode will be sold separately, as well as together…
Bus Bound launches April 30
Bus driving simulation game Bus Bound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 30 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios announced.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta details major characters
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have released new information and screenshots introducing side-scrolling shoot 'em up game Shikhondo: Blue Pieta's major characters: Layla, the vampire hunter; Chae Woori, the rookie grim reaper; and Sister Maria.
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis launches April 24
Rhythm adventure game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will launch for PC via Steam on April 23 at 9:00 p.m. PT / April 24 at 12:00 a.m. ET for $16.99, publisher and developer WSS playground, publisher Alliance Arts, and developer WHO YOU…
PEAK ‘PLAY IT YOUR WAY’ update now available
Aggro Crab and Landfall have released the "PLAY IT YOUR WAY" update for cooperative climbing game PEAK, the developers announced.
Eidos Montreal lays off 124 staff, head of studio David Anfossi departs
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, citing a “result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams,” and longtime head of studio David Anfossi has departed, the studio announced. A transition…
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct set for June 7
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on June 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, Microsoft announced. It will be immediately followed by a special deep dive "Direct" into Gears of War: E-Day. You will be…
Telenet Shooting Collection I + II physical bundle announced
Play-Asia has announced Telenet Shooting Collection I + II, a physical bundle that includes both Telenet Shooting Collection and Telenet Shooting Collection II, available in English. It will launch in Q2 2026. Pre-orders will open on…
Nintendo has released the version 1.6.0 update for Mario Kart World, which adds Bob-omb Blast as a Battle mode, among various adjustments and bug fixes.
The standalone versions of Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After's four episodes will launch for Switch via Nintendo eShop on April 16, developer aNCHOR announced. Each episode will be sold separately, as well as together in a bundled set.
Shoot 'em up revival Truxton Extreme will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 30, publisher Clear River Games and developer Tatsujin announced. The Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions are newly announced.
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Bus driving simulation game Bus Bound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 30 for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios announced.
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have released new information and screenshots introducing side-scrolling shoot 'em up game Shikhondo: Blue Pieta's major characters: Layla, the vampire hunter; Chae Woori, the rookie grim reaper; and Sister Maria.
www.gematsu.com
Aggro Crab and Landfall have released the "PLAY IT YOUR WAY" update for cooperative climbing game PEAK, the developers announced.
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, citing a “result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams,” and longtime head of studio David Anfossi has departed, the studio announced. A transition plan to new leadership is currently underway, with more details to be announced as they are finalized.
www.gematsu.com
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on June 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, Microsoft announced. It will be immediately followed by a special deep dive "Direct" into Gears of War: E-Day. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.
Rhythm adventure game Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis will launch for PC via Steam on April 23 at 9:00 p.m. PT / April 24 at 12:00 a.m. ET for $16.99, publisher and developer WSS playground, publisher Alliance Arts, and developer WHO YOU announced. An official Twitter account for the game has also been launched.
Play-Asia has announced Telenet Shooting Collection I + II, a physical bundle that includes both Telenet Shooting Collection and Telenet Shooting Collection II, available in English. It will launch in Q2 2026. Pre-orders will open on April 2 in standard and limited editions. (You can also save five percent with our multi-use "GEMATSU2025" coupon code.)
