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If you have ever wanted to eat Sanji’s cooking or manage a floating restaurant with the Straw Hat Crew, your oddly specific dream is finally coming true. Bandai Namco has teamed up with the simulation masters at Kairosoft to drop a massive surprise: One Piece: Grand Gourmet. Launching on October 22, 2026, this management game brings the entire Grand Line into the world of retro pixel art, and it looks like an absolute treat. Set aboard the Baratie Number Two, a...

Attention all block-heads, dungeon crawlers, and ARPG fanatics! It is time to officially retire your trusty diamond pickaxe and dust off your Netherite swords. If you are a big fan of Minecraft, then save September 29, 2026, in your calendar, because Mojang Studios and Double Eleven have just officially blown the doors off their next massive project: Minecraft Dungeons II If you spent countless hours grinding for the perfect rolls on your fighter's bindings in the first game (Minecraft Dungeons), you...

If your idea of a good time involves carefully plotting your next move, drawing the perfect card, or convincing your friends that you definitely aren't about to betray them, Fanatical's Build Your Own Best of Tabletop Bundle is well worth a look. As part of the retailer's ongoing All Star Bundle Week, this latest collection focuses on digital board games, deck-builders, and strategy titles. There are two pricing tiers to choose from. You can pick 2 games for $8.99 / €8.99...

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway once again. If you've been meaning to expand your PC library without spending a penny, this week's lineup offers a nice mix of nostalgic adventure and psychological horror. Last week's Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon freebies have now been replaced by Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto, both of which are available to claim and keep forever over the next seven days. First up is Echo Generation: Midnight Edition, a...

Some games become classics because they sell millions. Others survive because a small group of players simply refuses to forget them. 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X belongs firmly in the second group. Originally released only in Japan in 1999, this four-disc PlayStation shooter was a commercial disappointment. Despite its huge amount of animation, music and voice acting, it never found the audience its creators hoped for. However, a tiny but loyal fanbase kept talking about it, collecting it and celebrating just how...

Go-Go Town! has officially left Early Access after more than two years of updates, player feedback and steady development. Prideful Sloth’s colourful town-building game is now available in version 1.0 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with more content and a much clearer sense of what the finished experience is supposed to be. You play as the newly appointed mayor of a struggling little town. Your job is to attract tourists, build shops, create roads, gather resources and convince...

Avatar Kyoshi joins Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game as one of the roster's most formidable fighters, staying true to the legendary Earth Kingdom Avatar known for her immense strength and unwavering sense of justice. Beyond her iconic role in creating Kyoshi Island, the game draws inspiration from The Rise of Kyoshi and The Shadow of Kyoshi, incorporating techniques and references unique to the novels. Her signature war fans, mastery of all four elements, and towering stature all reinforce her reputation as...

After months of building anticipation with its Madness mechanic and eerie Lovecraftian atmosphere, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has finally arrived on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Within hours of launch, ACE Team's latest title had already become a major talking point among co-op horror fans, with players discussing everything from its standout ideas to the technical issues that surfaced during their first expeditions. Perhaps the most interesting takeaway from launch isn't the story or even the monsters themselves....

Halo Studios has published a behind-the-scenes interview with Art Directors Chris Matthews and Donnie Taylor, offering fresh insights into the development of Halo: Campaign Evolved. If our previous article focused on the game's transition to Unreal Engine 5, this latest feature takes a deeper dive into the studio's design philosophy, artistic direction, and overall approach to remaking one of the most iconic titles in Xbox history....

Nothing beats getting lost in a great story, except perhaps being able to take that adventure with you wherever you go. That's exactly what Humble's latest Handhelds Bundle is all about, packing seven Steam Deck-friendly games that are just as enjoyable on the move as they are at your desk. Whether you're rocking a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, or another handheld PC, there's plenty here to keep you busy. The Humble Handhelds Bundle is split across three price tiers....

When ASUS unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, the company revealed that its new OLED handheld would only be sold as a bundle with the ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses. Thankfully for anyone who wasn't interested in the glasses, those plans have now changed. According to The Verge, ASUS is preparing to release the ROG Xbox Ally X20 as a standalone handheld, allowing buyers to purchase it without the bundled wearable display. An ASUS...

Toph Beifong joins Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game as one of the franchise's most iconic Earthbenders. Born into the wealthy Beifong family, she secretly became the undefeated "Blind Bandit" before joining Team Avatar as Aang's earthbending teacher. Despite being blind, Toph mastered seismic sense, allowing her to detect movement through vibrations in the ground, and later invented the art of metalbending. The game faithfully captures her fearless personality and overwhelming strength, presenting her as a grounded powerhouse who controls the...