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ININ Games will announce "one of our biggest games in development yet" today at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET. YouTube premiere: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXOK...
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth ‘Moomin 80’ trailer

Hyper Games has released a new trailer for Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth in celebration of Moomin's 80th anniversary.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth ‘Moomin 80’ trailer
Hyper Games has released a new trailer for Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth in celebration of Moomin's 80th anniversary.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Inti Creates announces Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Inti Creates has announced hybrid 2D action and strategy game Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2,…
Inti Creates announces Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Inti Creates has announced hybrid 2D action and strategy game Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on April 23, 2026 for $14.99 / 1,980 yen worldwide. Users who buy the Switch version will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version via a free "Upgrade Pack."
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December 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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 spring 2026, the developer announced.
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 spring 2026, the developer announced.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Colorbound demo now available

A demo for puzzle platformer Colorbound is now available for PC via Steam, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Panpipe Studio announced.
Colorbound demo now available
A demo for puzzle platformer Colorbound is now available for PC via Steam, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Panpipe Studio announced.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Spaceman Memories launches April 15, 2026

Retro-style turn-based RPG Spaceman Memories will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 15, 2026, developer NerdyPunkDev announced.
Spaceman Memories launches April 15, 2026
Retro-style turn-based RPG Spaceman Memories will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 15, 2026, developer NerdyPunkDev announced.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
RoadOut launches March 12, 2026

Post-apocalyptic action adventure game RoadOut will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 12, 2026, publisher DANGEN Entertainment and developer Rastrolabs announced. A demo is currently available for Xbox Series until December 31…
RoadOut launches March 12, 2026
Post-apocalyptic action adventure game RoadOut will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 12, 2026, publisher DANGEN Entertainment and developer Rastrolabs announced. A demo is currently available for Xbox Series until December 31 as part of the Indie Selects Demo Fest.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
EVO 2026 and EVO Japan 2026 title lineups announced

The Evolution Championship Series has announced the official title lineups for EVO 2026 and EVO Japan 2026. EVO 2026 will run from June 26 to 28 at Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, and EVO Japan 2026 from May 1 to 3 at…
EVO 2026 and EVO Japan 2026 title lineups announced
The Evolution Championship Series has announced the official title lineups for EVO 2026 and EVO Japan 2026. EVO 2026 will run from June 26 to 28 at Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, and EVO Japan 2026 from May 1 to 3 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Rivals of Aether II adds La Reina on January 6, 2026

Platform fighting game Rivals of Aether II will add La Reina, "The Crowd Magnet," as its next free additional character update on January 6, 2026, developer Aether Studios announced.
Rivals of Aether II adds La Reina on January 6, 2026
Platform fighting game Rivals of Aether II will add La Reina, "The Crowd Magnet," as its next free additional character update on January 6, 2026, developer Aether Studios announced.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2026, developer Halberd Studios announced.
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, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2026, developer Halberd Studios announced.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The EVO 2026 Announcement Show has begun. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/evo-20...
December 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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 launches for PC via Steam in the second half of 2026, the companies announced.
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 launches for PC via Steam in the second half of 2026, the companies announced.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Latin American Games Showcase: The Game Awards Edition 2025 will begin in about 23ish minutes, featuring world premieres, exclusive reveals, and announcements for games developed in Latin America. A pre-show is airing now. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/latin-...
December 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Letters to Arralla coming to Switch in Q1 2026

Little Pink Clouds will release Australian island-set mail delivery adventure game Letters to Arralla for Switch in Q1 2026, the developer announced.
Letters to Arralla coming to Switch in Q1 2026
Little Pink Clouds will release Australian island-set mail delivery adventure game Letters to Arralla for Switch in Q1 2026, the developer announced.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Rhythm mini-games collection Bits & Bops now available for PC

Rhythm mini-games collection Bits & Bops is now available for PC via Steam for $15.99, developer Tempo Lab Games announced. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions will follow at a later date.
Rhythm mini-games collection Bits & Bops now available for PC
Rhythm mini-games collection Bits & Bops is now available for PC via Steam for $15.99, developer Tempo Lab Games announced. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions will follow at a later date.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Teeto launches in Q2 2026 for PS5, Switch, and PC

3D platformer Teeto will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam in Q2 2026, publisher Super Rare Originals and developer Eat Pant Games announced.
Teeto launches in Q2 2026 for PS5, Switch, and PC
3D platformer Teeto will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam in Q2 2026, publisher Super Rare Originals and developer Eat Pant Games announced.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Board game-inspired puzzle narrative game Travel Pack! announced for console, PC

Blackstaff Games has announced Travel Pack!, a light puzzle narrative game inspired by board games and travel. It will launch for unspecified console(s) and PC via Steam in 2026.
Board game-inspired puzzle narrative game Travel Pack! announced for console, PC
Blackstaff Games has announced Travel Pack!, a light puzzle narrative game inspired by board games and travel. It will launch for unspecified console(s) and PC via Steam in 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Frosty Mini: December 2025 will begin in five minutes, featuring exclusive announcements and updates from over 20 games made in Australia and Aotearoa / New Zealand. Watch it here: www.gematsu.com/event/frosty...
December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Wylde Society ‘First Look’ trailer

Studio Drydock has released a first look trailer for Wylde Society, the prequel to its previous game Wylde Flowers and a period drama simulation game about "magic, social events, and all things elegant."
Wylde Society ‘First Look’ trailer
Studio Drydock has released a first look trailer for Wylde Society, the prequel to its previous game Wylde Flowers and a period drama simulation game about "magic, social events, and all things elegant."
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December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Wylde Flowers now available for PS5, Xbox Series

Studio Drydock has released cozy life and farming simulation game Wylde Flowers for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series for $24.99. The PC version is also now available via Microsoft Store.
Wylde Flowers now available for PS5, Xbox Series
Studio Drydock has released cozy life and farming simulation game Wylde Flowers for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series for $24.99. The PC version is also now available via Microsoft Store.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Bug catching and matchmaking adventure game CatchMaker announced for PC

Grand Duck Games has announced bug matchmaking adventure game CatchMaker for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
Bug catching and matchmaking adventure game CatchMaker announced for PC
Grand Duck Games has announced bug matchmaking adventure game CatchMaker for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
D-topia ‘A Puzzling Endeavor’ gameplay trailer

Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Marumittu Games have released a new trailer for puzzle adventure game D-topia introducing the game's logic-based puzzles.
D-topia ‘A Puzzling Endeavor’ gameplay trailer
Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Marumittu Games have released a new trailer for puzzle adventure game D-topia introducing the game's logic-based puzzles.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Y2K-era Japan electronics repair shop simulator ReStory announced for PC

Publisher tinyBuild and I Am Future developer Mandragora have announced ReStory, a simulation game that lets you run your own electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026.
Y2K-era Japan electronics repair shop simulator ReStory announced for PC
Publisher tinyBuild and I Am Future developer Mandragora have announced ReStory, a simulation game that lets you run your own electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Cozy Caravan adds Apple Arcade version, launches January 8, 2026

Single-player top-down adventure game Cozy Caravan will leave Early Access and launch for Switch, PC via Steam, and Apple Arcade on January 8, 2026, developer 5 Lives Studios announced. The Apple Arcade version is newly announced.
Cozy Caravan adds Apple Arcade version, launches January 8, 2026
Single-player top-down adventure game Cozy Caravan will leave Early Access and launch for Switch, PC via Steam, and Apple Arcade on January 8, 2026, developer 5 Lives Studios announced. The Apple Arcade version is newly announced.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Fishbowl launches in April 2026

Narrative adventure game Fishbowl will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in April 2026, publisher Wholesome Games pResents and developer imissmyfriends.studio announced.
Fishbowl launches in April 2026
Narrative adventure game Fishbowl will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in April 2026, publisher Wholesome Games pResents and developer imissmyfriends.studio announced.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM