PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY new game mode update launches December 22
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer SAS have will release a free update for PATAPON 1+2 …
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Earnest Evans Collection for PS5, PS4 delayed to February 19, 2026 in Japan
Edia has delayed the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of Earnest Evans Collection from …
PopSlinger Vol. 2: Loveless now available for PS5, coming to Xbox Series in Q1 2026
Funky Can Creative has released side-scrolling shoot ’em up game sequel PopSlinger Vol. 2: Loveless …
‘Movement-first shared world competitive 2D platformer’ Sprint City announced for PC
Second Stage Studio, a Netherlands-based developer founded by Speedrunners designer Casper van Est, has announced …
Kotama & Academy Citadel launches January 15, 2026
Side-scrolling 3D Metroidvania game Kotama & Academy Citadel will launch for PC via Steam on …
Ariana and the Elder Codex launches March 24, 2026 in the west for PS5, PS4, and Switch; in spring 2026 for PC
Side-scrolling action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, …
Nitrome Classics series announced, starting with Twin Shot Deluxe for Switch, PC, iOS, and Android
Nitrome has announced the Nitrome Classics series, a new range of select titles from Nitrome’s …
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X adds Naoto Kurogane
Naoto Kurogane will be a playable character in side-scrolling roguelike action game BlazBlue: Entropy Effect …
Hollow Knight coming to Switch 2 in 2026 alongside updates for current platforms
Team Cherry has announced Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. It will launch in …
Hollow Knight: Silksong sales top seven million; free expansion ‘Sea of Sorrow’ announced
Team Cherry has announced free Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion “Sea of Sorrow.” It will launch …
Mega Man: Dual Override announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Capcom has announced Mega Man: Dual Override, the twelfth mainline installment in the Mega Man …
Mariachi Legends launches in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Pixel art, combat-oriented, side-scrolling Metroidvania game Mariachi Legends will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, …
2D platforming boss-rush action game Onikura to be published by Astrolabe Games
Astrolabe Games will publish Too Dark Games-developed 2D platforming boss-rush action game Onikura when it …
SHADE Protocol Kickstarter campaign launches in spring 2026
Little Legendary will launch a Kickstarter campaign for side-scrolling cyber-fantasy Metroidvania game SHADE Protocol in …
MIO: Memories in Orbit adds Switch 2 version, launches January 20, 2026
Science-fiction Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, …
