Set before the events of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, The Scarlet Engagement introduces two new protagonists: Leonard Brandon, a young fighter from the Church’s Black Wolves clan, and Alexander Kyteler, a noble knight of the Kingdom’s White Stags. Together, they confront a mysterious floating castle ruled by the demon lord Elias, whose forces terrorize the realm. Their mission is to unite their skills and defeat the evil.

This new title introduces a dynamic companion system, allowing you to control both Leo and Alex simultaneously. The cooperative mechanics enhance combat and puzzle-solving, letting you switch between characters to tackle enemies and navigate traps. The expansive world is the largest in the series yet, featuring a day-night cycle that alters gameplay and interactions as light and darkness transform the environment.

Combat in The Scarlet Engagement stands out with the new Epiphany system. Through battles, you unlock unique moves and powerful abilities, encouraging experimentation with this innovative mechanic. Beyond combat, the game offers crafting, cooking, and customization options — you can forge armor, cook meals to boost stats, and personalize your characters’ appearances.

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The original Switch, already a phenomenon with 2.74 million units sold in its launch month and 15.05 million in its first full year, is closing in on the Nintendo DS’s record of 154.02 million units. With 152.12 million units sold by FY25’s end after moving 10.8 million units, and a projected 4.5 million more in FY26, it’s almost certain to become Nintendo’s best-selling console ever.

Yet, as the Switch nears the end of its lifecycle, FY25 showed declines:

• Net Sales: Fell 30.3% to 1.16 trillion yen ($8.03 billion) in FY25.
• Profits: Dropped 43.2% to 278.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion).
• Hardware Sales: Declined 31.2% to 10.8 million units.
• Software Sales: Decreased 22.2% to 155.41 million units.
• Digital Sales: Slid 26.5% to 326 billion yen ($2.25 billion).
• Mobile/IP Income: Fell 27% to 67.6 billion yen ($466.8 million), impacted by reduced revenue from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

As the original Switch winds down, Nintendo is looking to the Switch 2 to spark growth, projecting FY26 sales of 1.9 trillion yen ($13.1 billion). With strong anticipation and Nintendo’s proven track record, the Switch 2 is set to make waves, potentially surpassing its predecessor and reinforcing Nintendo’s dominance in gaming.

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Blades of Fire takes place in a fantasy world where you assume the role of Arana de Lire, the last warrior capable of wielding steel, and Ads, a young scholar whose knowledge of lost myths and sacred languages can shape their destiny. After Queen Nerea casts a spell that turns steel into stone, only weapons forged from divine metal can stand against her army of monsters.

One of the game’s standout features is its weapon forging system, allowing you to create nearly endless weapon combinations. By discovering Forge Scrolls and upgrading their forging skills, you can mix and match various alloys, handles, runes, and blades to craft the perfect weapon for any situation. Since each enemy type presents a unique challenge, choosing the right weapon is crucial for victory.

The combat system is also great, enabling you to target specific enemy body parts. Depending on the situation and the enemy’s armor, you can stab or strike, using different tactics to gain the upper hand. Additionally, the game features large castles, palaces, and other locations to explore while battling over 50 types of enemies, including the Queen’s elite guards and monstrous creatures.

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In Mightreya, you play as Reya, a cool superhero who also makes content as a Hero. Every day, different otherworldly dangers appear, from tiny creatures to big bosses, and it’s Reya’s job to fight them off with her team. The game has exciting aerial battles and easy controls, letting players focus on enemies and quickly link together fast combos.

You can perform powerful attacks that send enemies crashing into the environment and choose from three iconic weapons, executing over 30 unique moves and finishers for impressive combos. The game includes an engaging narrative with dynamic characters, colorful settings, and cleverly designed foes. With 38 stages to navigate and 24 types of enemies, including challenging bosses, you will encounter a variety of obstacles while striving to defend the world from invaders from different dimensions.

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The rebranding is designed to foster greater synergy between 505 Pulse and 505 Games, enhancing Digital Bros’ overall publishing strategy. With the support of 505 Pulse, the company hopes to offer even more resources to indie developers, allowing them to turn their creative visions into reality.

505 Pulse has already contributed to the indie scene with a lineup of diverse titles:

• The Bloodline by Shieldbearer Studios
• The Magical Mixture Mill by Glowlight
• KINGDOM of the DEAD by Dirigo Games
• Madshot by Overflow

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The event, which will be available to watch on Xbox’s YouTube and Twitch channels, promises over a dozen new trailers. Viewers can expect to see gameplay from Alan Wake II’s upcoming expansion, The Lake House, and a new trailer for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza set in Hawaii. The event will also showcase multiple boss battles from the dark-fantasy game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, along with world premieres and other exciting titles.

Considering this is a partner preview, we might just be able to see some Indie games being showcased.

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In MIGHTREYA, players will take on the role of Reya, an unexpected hero, along with her manager Nio. They are Hero Content Creators in a world suddenly attacked by terrifying monsters from another dimension. The game promises fast-paced, heart-pounding battles that take place in the air. Here’s what you can expect:

• Aerial Combat: The game focuses on superhero-like battles where players can fly, lock onto enemies, and unleash quick attacks.
• Easy-to-Learn Controls: Players can chain combos and take down monsters effortlessly, making the combat intuitive and exciting.
• Anime-Style Story: The game’s visuals and story are inspired by anime, adding a unique style to the action.

To celebrate their partnership, 505 Games and Wazen have released a new trailer featuring early development footage. You can also find this title on Steam.

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He stated, “Regardless of the outcome, we are immensely proud of our game and our talented team. We have dedicated, talented, and thoughtful devs looking for new opportunities.” This heartfelt message highlighted the unfortunate necessity of laying off staff members due to the studio’s financial struggles. Kobayashi also took proactive steps to support his team, sharing a list of ten employees seeking new job opportunities on LinkedIn. This list includes producers, artists, QA testers, and a combat designer, showcasing the diverse and skilled talent affected by the layoffs.

Cut to Bits was founded in 2019 by Masao Kobayashi, lead programmer Tommy Sagala, and creative director Paul Green, all of whom brought extensive experience from their time at Ubisoft. Kobayashi, with nearly 14 years at Ubisoft, had a notable portfolio that included Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Far Cry 3, Rainbow Six Siege, and the now-canceled Hyperscape. Sagala contributed as a gameplay programmer on Far Cry 5 and Far Cry 6, while Green worked on Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (level design), Assassin’s Creed: Origins (quest design), and Far Cry 5.

Together, this trio aimed to create innovative and engaging games, culminating in the five-year development of Venture to the Vile. Despite their efforts and dedication, the game’s launch did not meet commercial expectations. While the studio has not disclosed specific sales figures of the game, the underwhelming launch performance is likely a major factor behind the financial issues leading to the layoffs.

Despite these setbacks, Kobayashi has assured fans that the team will continue to support Venture to the Vile with patches and has plans to release a PlayStation port later this year. You can read our review of this game here.

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To give you a sneak peek of what’s to come, the newest trailer for Nivalis has been released, showcasing a variety of never-before-seen locations, including immersive train travel and intriguing story elements narrated by Ava, one of the main characters. This trailer offers a look at the expansive world and narratives you can expect to explore.

Nivalis welcomes you back to the city from the story-based exploration and adventure game Cloudpunk. This cyberpunk city, glowing with neon lights under starry skies, gives you many chances to find your place. You can start small with a noodle stand or nightclub, and grow your business. Additionally, the game lets you meet many unique characters and explore the city’s lively underworld.

If you prefer a calmer experience, Nivalis lets you enjoy things like fishing and decorating your home high in the sky. The game’s open-ended design means every player can choose their own path in this diverse world.

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Field of Glory: Kingdoms, like 2021's Field of Glory 2: Medieval and 2019's Field of Glory: Empires, is set in the year 1054. The game spans the events that follow over the next two centuries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In Kingdoms, players must manage a nation as its rulers seek to expand and consolidate their power in a turbulent world.

This title can really boast of its content, as it contains almost 400 different factions, 600 buildings, 325 soldiers and 90 new cultural features. Players will have to manage political relations inside and outside their empire, keep their population happy, ensure a favorable inheritance, oversee religious conflicts and, of course, wage wars.

Nova značajka koja dolazi su odluke, ali su dosta limitirane, odnosno trebat će određene pogodnosti kako bi se aktivirale. Odluke poput pokretanja križarskog rata, džihada ili ekskomuniciranja nacije upravljaju se odlukama. Ove odluke nisu dodijeljene bilo kome jer imaju značajne posljedice. Mnoge su odluke više ili manje rijetke, ovisno o vašoj naciji ili profilu vaše nacije.

Field of Glory: Kingdoms can be played solo or in multiplayer mode with 15 other players. It also includes a system to export and load your battles from the previous game, Field of Glory 2: Medieval, back into the Kingdoms sequel.

The game releases on June 4th this year for PC via Steam.

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