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Games DatabaseSonic Racing: CrossWorldsSonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a kart racing game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, released on September 25, 2025 for Nintendo Switch,…Aug 6, 2026

Games DatabaseDread DelusionAn open-world RPG set on continents hanging in a cursed skyAug 3, 2026

POCG // GAMES DATABASEGames DatabaseEXSTETRA HD RemasterFuRyu's Japan-only fantasy RPG, now remastered for PC and current consoles.Jul 30, 2026

Games DatabaseXenoblade Chronicles 2Rex, Pyra, and Mythra cross the cloud sea of Alrest in Monolith Soft's 2017 Switch JRPG.2017

Games DatabaseMIO: Memories in OrbitMIO: Memories in Orbit is a metroidvania game for Nintendo Switch 2. Players explore the Vessel, a sprawling environment with platforming, melee combat, and…2026

Games DatabaseOrbitalsA retro anime-styled co-op puzzle adventure for Nintendo Switch 2.2026

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NewsAug 25, 2026Ninja JaJaMaru returns in Yokai Night Parade for PC, Switch 2, and PS5Clear River Games and City Connection have announced Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade, a hack 'n' slash ARPG coming to PC, Switch 2, and PS5.→

NewsAug 25, 2026Falcom plans to keep remaking classic Trails games after Sky 2nd ChapterFalcom president Toshihiro Kondo says the studio hopes to keep remaking classic Trails games after Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, with the 3rd or Zero potentially next.→

NewsAug 12, 2026Aspyr shadow-drops a War in the North Legacy Edition for $19.99Aspyr's Legacy Edition remaster of the 2011 co-op action RPG is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC for $19.99.→

NewsAug 11, 2026Nintendo raises the Switch 2 price to $499.99 on September 1Nintendo raises the Switch 2 to $499.99 on September 1. Costco's $499.99 member bundle beats the hike with a 256GB card and a year of NSO Expansion Pack.→

NewsAug 7, 2026Quake turns 30 and gets 19 new levels for freeMachineGames has shipped Dawn of the Machine, a free 19-map episode for Quake's 30th, with new enemies, new weapons and persistent upgrades.→

NewsAug 4, 2026The Ninja Turtles arrive in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with a New York City trackLeonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo joined Sega's kart racer on July 29. The roster has more than doubled since launch, and the cartridge holds what it shipped with.→

NewsAug 2, 2026Dread Delusion is getting physical PS5 and Switch 2 editionsLost in Cult is releasing physical editions of open-world RPG Dread Delusion on PS5 and Switch 2, up for pre-order now and shipping early 2027.→

NewsJul 30, 2026EXSTETRA HD Remaster arrives on Steam, console versions follow September 3FuRyu has released EXSTETRA HD Remaster on Steam, with Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PS5 versions set for September 3, 2026.→

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