Moldhaven is an upcoming first-person survival horror game that combines tactical gunplay, psychological horror and resource management in a mysterious forest filled with hostile inhabitants. Developed and published by ASIM GAMES, Moldhaven is currently scheduled to launch on PC via Steam in Q4 2026. Players take control of Sam, a former Marine who ventures deep into the northern wilderness in search of his sister and her missing expedition. What begins as a rescue mission quickly develops into something far more disturbing. Sam discovers an anomalous zone influenced by a mysterious ancient entity capable of taking control of the human mind…
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Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox plans have reportedly been revealed in a leaked internal Microsoft presentation, outlining an ambitious strategy to make Project Helix the most backward-compatible Xbox console ever. According to documents obtained by The Verge, Microsoft is aiming to support games from every Xbox generation on Project Helix, allowing players to access titles from the Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and new Helix games on a single platform. The initiative is also designed to work alongside native PC game integration, further blurring the line between Xbox consoles and Windows gaming. One of the biggest revelations is…
THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is aiming to carve out its own place in the crowded zombie survival genre by combining open-world exploration, base building, farming, and cooperative gameplay with a unique dynamic fog system that changes how players survive. Developed and published by MAY19 STUDIO, the upcoming indie title is scheduled to launch on Steam on August 24, 2026. Rather than focusing purely on combat, THE DEAD WE KNEW puts survival at the centre of the experience. Players must explore a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, scavenge abandoned buildings for resources, construct and upgrade shelters, craft equipment, hunt wildlife,…
Microsoft has announced another wave of Xbox console features for Xbox Insiders, bringing several long-requested improvements to the platform. While the update expands Home screen customization and game management tools, the biggest addition is the ability to record voice chat in gameplay captures. Players will soon have more control over the Xbox Home dashboard, with new options to remove additional system content and pin more games and apps to the Home screen. The changes are designed to create a cleaner, more personalised experience while making favourite content easier to access. Microsoft has also introduced improved storage management tools to help…
Microsoft’s next generation Xbox console could mark one of the company’s biggest hardware changes yet, with multiple reports suggesting the system may launch without a built in disc drive. While Microsoft has not officially announced its next Xbox hardware, reliable reports from outlets including Windows Central and The Verge claim the company is exploring a digital first approach for its next console, internally known by the codename “Project Helix.” If those reports prove accurate, it would be the first flagship Xbox console to abandon a built in optical drive. According to the reports, Microsoft is considering offering an optional external…
Rebellion, the studio best known for the Sniper Elite and Zombie Army franchises, has officially revealed Alien Deathstorm, a brand-new first-person action horror game coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027. Unveiled during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, Alien Deathstorm introduces an original sci-fi universe that combines intense FPS combat with survival horror, placing players on a remote colony that has been devastated by a catastrophic event known as the Deathstorm. The game will also launch day one on Xbox Game Pass. In Alien Deathstorm, players take on the role of a Combat Engineer, a highly…
Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for August 2026, with subscribers set to receive three very different experiences. Headlining this month’s selection is Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, alongside the day one release of Big Walk and the critically acclaimed indie horror game Signalis. All three titles are available to PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium members from August 4 until August 31. Leading the lineup is Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Techland’s open world zombie action game. Set in a post apocalyptic city overrun by the infected, players use parkour, melee…
Dead Island 3 may have only just been officially confirmed, but fans are already convinced they’ve uncovered the setting for the long awaited zombie sequel. While developer Dambuster Studios has yet to reveal where the next outbreak will take place, one theory continues to gain traction, suggesting the series could be heading to Australia. The speculation stems from teaser artwork released by Dambuster, where eagle eyed fans spotted a boxing kangaroo sticker among several travel decals on a suitcase. Many believe it’s a subtle hint that Dead Island 3 will swap the streets of Los Angeles for Australia’s cities, coastline…
The zombie survival genre is more crowded than ever, but indie developer Quantum Quirks believes it has found a fresh way to stand out. Its upcoming title, Zeverland, combines open-world survival, deep crafting, base building, and large-scale cooperative gameplay with a surprisingly colorful visual style that sets it apart from its darker rivals. Unlike many survival games that begin after civilization has already collapsed, Zeverland places players at the very start of the outbreak. Cities are only beginning to fall, power is still running in places, and the world is descending into chaos. From there, players must scavenge for supplies,…
Fans of large-scale military shooters have a new title to keep an eye on. WARDOGS is an upcoming tactical first-person shooter from Bulkhead, the studio behind Battalion 1944 and The Turing Test, with publishing support from Team17. Scheduled to launch in Steam Early Access during 2026, the game aims to combine the scale of Battlefield with the teamwork of Squad while introducing several unique mechanics of its own. Unlike many modern multiplayer shooters, WARDOGS isn’t a battle royale or an extraction shooter. Instead, it focuses on large-scale objective-based warfare where up to 100 players compete across massive battlefields. One of…