Activision Blizzard and developer Toys for Bob revealed a brand-new Spyro game called Spyro: A Realm Beyond, set to release in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC. It will also be available on Game Pass on day one.

It's great to see Spyro return, and it looks like he's all grown up, as his character design has changed, and he's now more than capable of full flight rather than just gliding, clearly showing that aerial freedom will be a major feature in the new game.

Toys for Bob is the same developer behind the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and this new game marks the first original mainline entry in the series since 2008. It was also confirmed that Tom Kenny, the original voice actor of Spyro, will return for the new game.

This is one of the many big reveals during the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase, which also saw Persona 6 get announced, along with both Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution confirmed as Xbox console exclusives.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Developer InXile Entertainment's Clockwork Revolution is again a ways away, now set for a 2027 release, and as an Xbox console exclusive.

For those unfamiliar, here’s a synopsis of the game:

Wield the power of an incredible device to travel back in time, changing the past and rewriting the future of the city you call home: the vibrant steampunk metropolis of Avalon.

In this immersive RPG, you’ll step into the shoes of Morgan Vanette, a fully customizable player-character and member of the Rotten Row Hooligans. Travel between past and present as you battle the ruthless Lady Ironwood, who has been manipulating time to keep the working class struggling while amassing immense wealth and power.

Your interactions and choices will have a butterfly effect on the deep, narrative-driven world, shaping characters and events in unexpected ways.

With the power of time in your hands, how will you fight your way through Avalon’s history and redefine its future?

Many were banking on Clockwork Revolution to carry the rest of 2026 once Fable was pushed to next year, but it looks like Gears of War: E-Day will have to do the heavy lifting this year.

This is the second Xbox console exclusive announced at the showcase, after Gears of War: E-Day. Not everything is getting the exclusive treatment, though, since Fable is still coming to multiple platforms on February 23, 2027, and Halo: Campaign Evolved is launching on PS5, Xbox, and PC on July 28. It's a confusing mixed message: the same showcase that doubles down on exclusivity also markets Halo, one of Xbox's most iconic franchises, coming to PS5 for the first time ever.

That said, it does make some sense when you consider that both Halo: Campaign Evolved and the new Fable were confirmed as multiplatform titles long before this showcase, whereas Gears of War: E-Day never had that confirmation. So the exclusivity move with Clockwork Revolution and E-Day may be less of a flip-flop and more of a line being drawn going forward.

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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

One of the big reveals during the Xbox Games Showcase is Atlus' announcement of Persona 6, which is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The upcoming JRPG will also be on Game Pass on day one.

The teaser for Persona 6 points at being horror-themed, as we see a graveyard full of headstones that eventually reveal the game's logo. The color shown is significant, as each mainline title has a specific color theme: Persona 5 being red, Persona 4 with yellow, Persona 3 with blue, and now Persona 6 with green.

Beyond this, there's not much to go by. No release date was given, but with the success of Persona 5, another entry was a no-brainer.

It's interesting to see Xbox continue to build a strong partnership with Japanese studios, particularly with Sega and Atlus. The timing is also notable, as Persona 5 Royal is returning to Game Pass on June 9, making it a great entry point for anyone looking to catch up before Persona 6 arrives.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

The 2026 Xbox Games Showcase starts with new gameplay footage of Gears of War E-Day, and it comes with a release date of October 6. But the real shocker is that this new Gears title will be an Xbox console exclusive.

It's a bit shocking and somewhat confusing to fans, as many expected Gears of War E-Day to go multiplatform, especially with many first-party titles being released on other platforms recently. But it looks like Xbox leadership had a change of heart when it comes to exclusivity, and with this move, it seems they want to put more weight on their consoles once again, which is a notable shift as they've been steering their first-party titles in a different direction.

It's a weird flip-flop situation, but I guess it's to be expected when you have new people calling the shots. And honestly, this makes me think they're serious about turning things around on the hardware side, especially since they do plan to release another next-generation console in the future.

Gears of War E-Day Open Beta

During the Gears of War E-Day Direct, The Coalition also revealed that a multiplayer open beta will be available later this Summer. Those who pre-order Gears of War E-Day, and Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will get early access to the open beta from August 6 - 10.

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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is set to launch on October 2, 2026.

Ace Combat 8 will launch with over 30 playable aircraft, featuring a mix of real-world and fictional fighter jets. This roster is categorized into four roles: fighters, attack aircraft, multi-role aircraft, and electronic warfare aircraft, aligning certain planes for specific missions. The A-10C Thunderbolt II, for example, is best suited for air-to-ground engagements as an attack aircraft, while the iconic F-14D Super Tomcat is ideal for long-range anti-air as a fighter jet.

Based on the latest trailer and prior footage, it's the typical Ace Combat affair. Campaign drama, you being the ace pilot that is feared and respected, and arcade gameplay that delivers pure modern aerial combat without being too grounded or intimidating.

Ace Combat Online

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will also ship with Ace Combat Online, the game's multiplayer mode where you can queue up for co-op or competitive missions. Bandai Namco plans to share more details on this mode as the game's release approaches.

Wings of Theve will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Developer Bloober Team’s original IP Cronos: The New Dawn is getting a new story DLC called Cronos: Lazarus, where you play as a different protagonist in content that’s more aggressive in style compared to what is available in the base game.

I suspect it's going to be less survival horror when playing as the Warden in this DLC, and from what was mentioned on the Steam page, he will face "an adversary engineered specifically to stop him."

If you liked the Silent Hill 2 remake, give this survival horror a try, as this is the same developer who worked on that project, and Cronos: The New Dawn is their own original IP that was received relatively well when it launched last year.

Cronos: The New Dawn is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.

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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

The second-to-last announcement at Summer Game Fest 2026 was a fitting one as Capcom revealed Street Fighter 6's Year 4 DLC characters: Yasmine (new), Arjun (new), Bosch (SF6), and Final Fantasy VII's very own Tifa.

When is Tifa coming to Street Fighter 6?

Tifa was a fun surprise for both Street Fighter and Final Fantasy fans, and she's actually not going to be the last DLC character to close out Year 4.

Yasmine will be the first to release in Year 4 on August 3, 2026, followed by Arjun in Autumn 2026 as Year 4’s new characters lead the new year. Tifa is next, planned to release in early 2027, and then Bosch, the player's rival from SF6's World Tour mode, which officially joins the cast in Spring 2027, closing out Year 4.

We also found out that Yasmine is actually a Filipino in the Philippines who wields a crescent-shaped karambit knife, meaning we officially have Filipino represenation on both Street Fighter and even in Tekken thanks to Tekken 7’s Josie Rizal.

On Tifa specifically, Capcom and Square Enix directors took the stage together after the trailer to share more details. Everything from her design to her movement has been rebuilt as "Tifa the Street Fighter," with Materia reimagined as a full gameplay system. They teased that Tifa will have a unique system that involves Materia. This marks Tifa's second-ever appearance in a fighting game, as she was a playable character in Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring back in 1998.

Year 4 Character and Ultimate Passes are now available for pre-order on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Capcom had a lot to show in this year’s Summer Game Fest, also revealing Resident Evil Veronica, and the major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds.

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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Capcom revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026 the major expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds. It's called Ascendance, launching in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Here’s a quick synopsis by Capcom:

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance advances the story of the Forbidden Lands as the Expedition Team’s adventure soars to a new locale set amongst the clouds. In the expansion, hunters will explore islands in the sky and wield explosive new abilities that evolve the gameplay and take the hunting action to new heights. The challenge will also rise to a whole new level with the return of Elder Dragons and Master Rank content.

This is the typical format for recent Monster Hunter titles where Capcom releases a major expansion that completely builds on the base game while deepening the endgame grind, and Ascendance looks to be no different, with Elder Dragon encounters and Master Rank making their return.

Improved traversal will also feature in the expansion as the Seikret will have a glide dash, and combat will be supported with the new Boost Bracer feature, giving all weapon types the ability to unleash unique attacks. Each weapon type is also getting new attacks and combos, as teased in the trailer above.

Capcom had a strong presence at this year's SGF, also revealing Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica. For Street Fighter 6, they also revealed that Tifa is joining the game as one of the upcoming DLC characters in Year 4.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Capcom revealed Resident Evil Veronica to start Summer Game Fest, a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, with Claire Redfield back in the lead. The new game is set to release in 2027.

Leaks had suggested a Code Veronica remake was in development, and watching the reveal live, it was immediately easy to spot Capcom's RE Engine at work. The interesting part is that the game was shown in first-person perspective, suggesting this remake may incorporate Resident Evil Requiem's ability to be played as either first-person or third-person. We'll have to wait and see.

Here’s Capcom’s synopsis for the game:

Resident Evil Veronica will draw players into a desperate escape filled with horror and madness through the isolated, zombie-filled Rockfort Island. Developed on Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, the game will introduce modernized gameplay with a chilling level of realism designed to push survival horror to new heights.

Resident Evil Veronica is set for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.

Capcom is on a roll. With how well Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata turned out, and with Onimusha: Way of the Sword showing promise, the company seems to be in a constant high where anything they put out is working for them. The announcement of Tifa joining Street Fighter 6 during Year 4 and the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion only further proves it.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Developer Shift Up revealed their next project, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, during Summer Game Fest 2026. It's a Stellar Blade sequel with a new protagonist called Evie, and this one will be self-published by the developer.

The original team is working on the project, which is still considered to be in early development but already looking rather good and more fast-paced compared to the first game. No release date or platforms were mentioned, but given that this is being self-published by the studio, it's safe to assume it will launch on multiple platforms.

Stellar Blade first launched on PS5 in 2024 then on PC in June 2025. It was a big success for the Korean studio as they reportedly sold over 6.1 million copies globally.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Summer Game Fest 2026 revealed Guild Wars 3, what developer ArenaNet is calling the next evolution of the MMO experience.

Movement seems to be an integral component of Guild Wars 3, as this is what is written in the game's Steam page:

“Become a Vaelwarden, a guardian of the land of Orr, protector of the people and spirits that call Orr home. Discover untold stories and forge lasting bonds with your fellow players as you glide, leap, sprint, and ride your way across a frontier with adventure around every corner.

Glide, ride, and wall-run your way across the open world with a movement and momentum system unlike any other MMORPG. When you ride across Orr, you'll do so in style on your Seeker—a Vael spirit who serves as your mount and your direct connection to the magic of Orr.”

“For the first time ever, you can experience the world of Tyria on both PC and PlayStation 5. We've built a combat system designed to feel incredible no matter how you play, whether you use a controller or a mouse and keyboard. This is a game built to bring the magic of Tyria to life, where you will master a combat system that emphasizes strategic skill use, positioning, and movement, and where action RPG combat meets Guild Wars build-making—creating a unique combat experience.”

I've been playing Guild Wars 2 on and off for years, and with it being set in Orr, it tells me this could very much be a prequel to the first two games. Orr is a vital area in this world, and in the current game it’s explorable but in complete ruin. We'll have to wait and see, as ArenaNet is planning to detail the timeline and further explain the setting in the coming weeks.

Guild Wars 3 beta happening in fall 2027, Guild Wars 2 support will continue

Together with the reveal, ArenaNet announced that a Guild Wars 3 beta is planned for fall 2027, which makes me believe the rest of 2026 will be the studio slowly revealing more about the MMO as we get closer to players giving it a try. The game's official website is live.

They also confirmed that despite the new game announcement, both Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged will still be supported, as the studio plans to work on all three titles simultaneously.

Guild Wars 3 will be available on PC and PS5.

ArenaNet will be releasing a video update later today and will host a follow-up livestream on June 9 to share more about what was revealed so far.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Summer Game Fest 2026 was easily their best show since it started in 2020, and it ended with a bang as it gave us our first look at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the final game to complete the remake trilogy.

It's a lengthy look at the final chapter of Final Fantasy VII as we see Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind in action, as well as how they are implementing the Highwind in the game's open world as Cloud's group parachutes out of the airship to reach their destination.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation out in Spring 2027 on all platforms

The big reveal is that the third game will not be a PlayStation exclusive at launch like the previous remake titles, as Revelation is coming in spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC simultaneously. A big win for fans as exclusivity forced players on other platforms to wait roughly a year or more for this series to arrive elsewhere.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Sony's June State of Play had a surprising reveal: Until Dawn 2, a story-driven game that puts the fate of its main cast in the player's hands. As I was watching the trailer, I wasn't expecting it to be what it was. I thought it was probably a new entry in Supermassive's ongoing Dark Pictures series. Only it wasn't. It's a sequel to the 2015 game with a new setting and cast, and it's not being developed by the original developers. Have a look below.

When Until Dawn was released in 2015, I thought it was a great game. I played it with friends, each of us taking the controller and controlling the current character's actions. This way of playing carried over into The Quarry, which I appreciated. It was a fun time, but I never thought it would become a hit with a dedicated community around it.

The series is clearly a success, and there's definitely a following, as Sony doesn't just greenlight a remake of the original Until Dawn for a 2024 release and get a movie based on the game out in 2025. This sequel further proves it.

Until Dawn 2's story revolves around a new group of teenagers who venture to a remote tropical island to film ghost hunter content. Naturally, things get dangerous fast, and player choice will determine who lives and who dies by the end.

What’s cool to see is the return of Dr. Alan Hill from the original game that talks to the player about their choices, acting like an intermission of sorts before the next chapter begins, so there’s at least a connection between the two games.

Curious to see how this plays out, especially since it's being developed by a different studio under PlayStation called Firesprite. Will it retain the butterfly effect system? Or will it play more like Supermassive's recent interactive horror titles? No release date has been mentioned yet, so we'll have to wait and see.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Among all of the games shown at the June 2026 State of Play, the survival horror game ILL is the one I'm most excited for, as the gore and atmosphere seen in its latest trailer did it for me. See it for yourself below.

The whole project is reminding me of The Thing, as the level of body dismemberment and disfiguration for its gore and the creatures you have to face really stick out in this latest showing. This is also a survival game where yes, you have firearms to defend yourself, but ammo will be hard to come by, a typical problem for survival horror games.

You play as a coma patient who miraculously wakes up fully recovered and is now facing a research facility filled with all of these horrors. It's being built in Unreal Engine 5 and is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a 2027 release currently on the cards.

Survival horror games were considered a hard sell in recent years. Every now and then you'd see a few released a year, but that has changed. It feels like a resurgence for the genre as there's now a variety of horror titles to choose from: the retro aesthetic of Crow Country, the recent success of the Resident Evil franchise, multiplayer games like Phasmophobia, remakes of classics like Dead Space, unique titles like The Mortuary Assistant, and even Konami finally waking up the Silent Hill franchise with multiple games, from the Silent Hill 2 remake to Silent Hill f and more.

ILL continues to show that there's a growing appetite for the gruesome and unsettling. I doubt it will hit Call of Duty sales numbers but there’s a clear market out there. Hoping to see more, as we have yet to see an unfiltered gameplay walkthrough.

Developer Team Clout’s upcoming survival horror wasn’t the only highlight of the show. On the first-party front, Sony’s show had a few things to share during the State of Play, as we saw new footage of Marvel’s Wolverine, and we then had our first look at God of War Laufey, the new entry in the franchise.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

The June 2026 State of Play started with a new look at Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine, giving us a clear look at actual gameplay that features the game’s brutal combat and Logan’s reckless approach. The game is coming out on September 15, 2026 and it will apparently cost PHP 4,099 in the Philippines.

Have a look at 7 minutes of Logan just throwing himself at danger, with a nice reveal of another iconic X-Men Jean Grey, who apparently was also looking for the same captured mutants.

Marvel’s Wolverine Price take in Southeast Asia

Seeing a new 1st-party title priced over 4K is pretty painful, especially with PlayStation consoles now going up by insane amounts in May, but we are not the only ones feeling the increase as this is how much Marvel’s Wolverine will be in neighboring regions:

• Singapore: SGD 99.90

• Malaysia: MYR 399

• Indonesia: IDR 1,349,000

• Thailand: THB 2,690

Pre-orders for the game are now live and those who secure a copy before its September release will receive these bonuses:

• Early Access Suit: Classic Brown

• Early Access Claws: Reflective Claws

• 1 Additional Technique Point

• 4 PS Avatars

For those looking to spend more on the game for extra goodies, the digital Deluxe edition of the game will come with these bonuses:

• All Pre-Order Bonuses

• 5 Exclusive Suits

  • Incredible

  • Savage

  • Age of Apocalypse

  • Night Hunt

  • New Leather

• 5 Exclusive Claws

  • Smooth-Edged Claws

  • Hollow Blade Claws

  • Thick Claws

  • Serrated Spine Claws

  • Tapered Claws

• 3 Additional Technique Points

The digital deluxe edition will cost SGD 99.90 in Singapore, MYR 399 in Malaysia, IDR 1,349,000 in Indonesia, and THB 2,690 MSRP in Thailand. The fact that there’s no PlayStation Store support in the Philippines means we can’t get the digital deluxe edition of the game at a regional price. If you do want the deluxe edition, you’ll have to create a new account in any region that offers it.

Sony started the show with a first-party title, and also ended the show with one as they also revealed Santa Monica Studio’s God of War Laufey.

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Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Sony's State of Play for June 2026 ended with the reveal of Santa Monica Studio's next big game — God of War Laufey, the next chapter in the series that follows Kratos' dead wife Faye (played by Deborah Ann Woll) in the afterlife as she navigates the Everywhen, a place where dead gods go.

Sony gave roughly 20 minutes for the gameplay reveal, introducing us to not only Laufey, but a gelatinous cube called Phranque (played by Jack Quaid), and Rue (played by Perlina Lau), an enchanted ribbon attached to Faye's sword.

It's a big surprise as the next chapter isn't about the father and son duo, but the mother who passed away in 2018's God of War, and being the sole reason for their journey in the first place.

The combat remains similar to both God of War and God of War Ragnarök, but Faye looks more agile and fluid compared to Kratos. In terms of story, Faye was always mentioned in passing, with many characters expressing how great a warrior she was, and that she was the last guardian of the Jötunn. The Leviathan Axe was also originally crafted for her for that very reason. She was well-respected whenever mentioned, and played a bigger role in Ragnarök, so it's not a complete shock to see her hold her own and fight the way she does in the reveal video above.

The Everywhen opens the possibility of all types of mythologies

The real surprise is the direction, because I'm not sure where this is all heading. Will we see Faye find a way out of the afterlife and reunite with Kratos and Atreus? We'll see, but one thing's for sure: Santa Monica is exploring a unique space in the series' lore, a place only meant for gods after they pass, a place that could easily take them into any other mythology, as the gameplay trailer teased with Egyptian and Tibetan gods.

It's hard to put it all together with what was shown so far, but to put it simply: Faye looks hell-bent on finding her way back to her family.

Here's the official synopsis of God of War Laufey from Sony Interactive Entertainment:

Experience the next chapter of the legendary God of War franchise—for both new and returning fans alike.

Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, a new adventure is just beginning. Awakening unexpectedly in a strange land after her death, Faye discovers the plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus in her absence are now at risk.

To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods—the Everywhen—where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic. Harness Faye’s speed, control, and relentlessness to overwhelm even the fiercest of foes with decisive, deadly precision.

No release date was given, or even a release window, and all footage shown during the reveal was captured on the PS5 Pro.

Sony also started the show with a good look at Marvel’s Wolverine. The game is set to launch on the PS5 on September 15, and it will cost PHP 4,099 in the Philippines.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

The June 3, 2026 State of Play has concluded, and one of the big reveals was not only the release date for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 25, 2026), but they also dropped a playable demo on the PlayStation 5, and that's pretty much the first thing I did the moment the show was over. Here are my thoughts.

Timing is everything

The demo was short but sweet, showing that it's not a flashy action adventure where you chain multiple hits like in Devil May Cry, or even a grounded methodical one seen in Soulslikes. What we have is a game with simple button inputs that reward careful timing.

Almost everything in combat requires precision to be good at the game, as deflecting, parrying, and dodging all reward players with counters and opportunities. The nice addition is blade clashing, where an enemy's attack and your attack connect and trigger a clash that requires you to quickly do a follow-up attack. Do the same attack input again and you could lose. To win a clash, you need to press the other attack input. This addition prevented me from spamming attacks and kept me on my toes.

The demo was pretty much focused on the feel of the gameplay, as any form of upgrades or progression was locked out. All I could do was look at the in-game map or fiddle with the game’s settings. The demo only gives you access to a narrow location with normal fodder and a few yokai enemies that were slightly tougher than the grunts you meet in the first few minutes.

The real challenge was the boss at the very end.

Bosses can go hard

Well, not entirely a challenge. It was done before I could really get things going, but I did die on my first attempt since I was trying to force different openings through parrying, blocking, or dodging. It's not overly challenging to rival soulslike difficulty, but fun enough to come across as a spectacle rather than a wall you bash your head against for hours. It felt intentionally over-tuned: both the boss and I were dealing chunky damage to each other, making the fight end faster than you'd normally expect from what felt like a significant encounter. But then, this wasn't a monstrous yokai to overcome, it’s a clash between two Onimushas wielding similar gauntlets that grant them supernatural abilities, and they knew each other.

It's a big tease of how boss fights in Way of the Sword can go, as it ends abruptly with a "Thanks for Playing" splash screen and a note that pre-orders are now available.

Nothing too outrageous as based on free demos from Capcom in the past, they tend to be this short, but it felt effective, as it clearly distinguishes the type of combat you can expect from this game. With action RPGs everywhere thanks to the success of Dark Souls and its descendants, releasing a demo that focuses squarely on that and nothing else is a win.

Another clear win for me was Musashi himself. Despite spending only a short time with the guy, he showed a lot of facial animation as he was expressing annoyance, confusion, frustration through face and body language. This added to my excitement for the game, which was also built on Capcom's in-house RE Engine, what I believe is one of the best engines in the industry thanks to its flexibility and optimization (minus Monster Hunter Wilds on PC).

I'm left impressed and eager to know and play more. With how good Pragmata and Resident Evil: Requiem are, this gave me the confidence that 2026 could very well be Capcom's best year in a long time. If Way of the Sword comes out great, the company will have nailed delivering a new IP, a once-dormant one, and a mainline entry in a beloved series during a single year. That's a hat trick that could happen this September.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s first official fighting game stick, called the FlexStrike, will launch on August 6, 2026, with a suggested retail price of PHP 13,178. The arcade stick will be compatible with both the PS5 and PC.

A wireless fighting game stick is understandably a questionable option, as input latency is critical in fighting games. That’s why rollback netcode because the golden standard in today’s fighting games for online play. Even for pad players (those who play with contollers), still play wired to prevent any issues like disconnections or just input lags.

Timing and proper sequencing of button presses are the lifeblood of a player’s effectiveness in a match. Sony claims the FlexStrike delivers ultra-low latency, while also offering a wired connectivity option. If wireless connectivity becomes an issue for any reason, players can simply plug it in like a traditional arcade stick. The rechargeable arcade stick will also come with a dedicated sling carry case.

The FlexStrike does have a clean design, but it remains to be seen how it feels during extended play sessions and how easy it is to pack and carry around. Weight will be a factor for some players, while the responsiveness of the buttons could ultimately make or break the experience.

PlayStation’s blog post about the fight stick does not mention any form of user customization, which is an important feature for many fighting game players today. As such, I'm curious how easy it will be to open up the device and swap out buttons or the stick itself for those who prefer a more personalized setup.

FlexStrike Launches on the same day as Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

The FlexStrike’s launch coincides with Arc System Works’ upcoming fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, which is also set to launch on August 6, 2026. Pre-orders for the physical version of the game will go live on June 12, 2026, with a suggested retail price of PHP 3,622 in the Philippines.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Another weekend has gone by and it feels like the calm before the storm in the video game world. June is here, and that means big announcements and reveals that will likely map out the rest of 2026 thanks to Xbox Games Showcase, the next State of Play, and Summer Game Fest 2026. But it was thankfully a relaxing one, with multiple games played, and I found some interesting revelations along the way. Here's what I played. 

Abiotic Factor

Looking through PC Game Pass, Abiotic Factor caught my eye and I found myself downloading it out of sheer curiosity. The low file size had the game ready by the time I made my first cup of coffee, and I jumped right in on a Saturday morning.

To my surprise, it's a relatively engrossing survival game with a weird sci-fi setting where you play as a scientist joining an underground facility that suddenly goes into lockdown and becomes infested with monsters from another dimension. You have to use whatever you find on each floor to manage basic needs like hunger, sleep, and other health issues while crafting items that slowly progress you upward through the floors, which became the eventual goal being to escape the facility altogether.

The game has a retro '90s visual design that reminded me of Half-Life or PlayStation 1 character models. It's jarring at first glance, but it's actually one of the reasons I gave it a shot as I was never much of a survival crafting fan. This one was a big surprise: it's less about building a home base and more about creating a temporary safe refuge as you move from one area to the next breaking down computer chairs and PCs for parts and materials needed to create a key object or item to move forward. I'm surprised to find myself getting sucked in. A big difference from Subnautica 2, which didn't grab me nearly as hard. More soon.

Marathon Sessions with new friends

I've joined a new Discord server for Filipino players of Marathon, and it's probably the best decision I've made since reviewing the game. I never completely gave up on it as it's currently my go-to shooter whenever I just want an FPS session.

Season 2 for the extraction shooter is this week, and on Saturday night we had a handful of groups doing runs to burn through as much of our vault items as possible before the seasonal wipe. Once Season 2 begins, every player starts fresh, as like Tarkov, stash wiped, faction progress reset.

Marathon hits differently when you're playing with people you can actually coordinate with. I've been running with these guys for weeks now and there's a genuine sense of friendship forming. I still mark Marathon as a hard sell for newcomers, but we'll see if Bungie has done enough to turn things around next season.

Outward 2 Beta

Sunday morning was spent covering the Outward 2 beta. I still don't have enough time in it for a solid impression, but one thing is already clear: developer Nine Dots Studios is doubling down on the open-world RPG's signature difficulty. Not Soulslike difficulty, more like a deliberate lack of handholding. The missing features are actual features: maps don't show your exact location, there's no fast travel, and survival elements like food and stamina slow everything down and demand serious planning before heading out on any adventure. This game throws you into the deep end and expects you to figure it out, and with how modern open world and RPGs games nowadays, there are people looking for this type of adventure, despite its glaring issues.

More soon. The Outward 2 beta runs until June 8, with early access launch set for July.

That's the weekend. Busy in between responsibilities, but enough time to squeeze out some good insights. I do feel the itch of booting Abiotic Factor again later and willing to stop playing it if anybody is looking for an extra player to do a few runs in Marathon. Outward 2 will likely be spent later after the week ends as its rough edges don’t excite me that much to spend too much time on it as I’m getting a clear understanding on what they are focusing on in the sequel.

What did you play? 

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.

Bungie has revealed everything that's coming to Season 2 of their extraction shooter Marathon. Titled Nightfall, there's a series of new content coming to the game alongside its first seasonal wipe. A different version of Dire Marsh set at night is on the way, as well as a new progression system called the Cradle, a new Shell, new weapons, and more.

But one of the big reveals is that Marathon will be free to play for everyone from June 2 to June 9 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Marathon's Limited Free Play Event Starts June 2

This is Marathon's first free play session since the game launched in March, allowing those who haven't played or bought the game to experience the full thing at no cost. It's the perfect time to give it a shot, as the free play period begins alongside the launch of Season 2, which also brings the seasonal wipe, resetting all players' progress from the beginning and leveling the playing field for everyone.

Will my progress carry over if I buy the full game?

According to Bungie, yes. After June 9, you can continue where you left off during what Bungie calls the Open Play Week. Level, faction progression, and gear will all carry over if you decide to pick up the game afterward.

This marks Bungie's first big attempt at revitalizing a dwindling player base. Many in the Marathon community consider some level of drop-off to be normal, as players tend to walk away once they've done everything, but the downtrend is still an issue that needs to be addressed as this is a community that hasn’t shown that they will return when new content drops. Escape from Tarkov, the game that made the subgenre popular, used a similar wipe system. Resetting everyone's progress and inventory normalizes the item economy and puts all players on equal footing, with the start of a new season traditionally being the best time to jump in.

Whether that holds true for Marathon remains to be seen. Season 2 brings a night version of Dire Marsh (the game's second map), which looks completely different in terms of atmosphere and approach. It's so dark that Bungie added new items like flares, built-in flashlights, and other tools specifically to deal with the low-visibility conditions.

Season 2 also comes with two new weapons and a new Shell called Sentinel, a highly defensible option for teams featuring deployable traps that slow enemies and a device that shoots down projectiles and grenades tossed within its vicinity. It looks like a solid pick if you need to lock down a specific area from threats trying to push through.

Marathon's Season 2 will be closely watched by many, as it's now Bungie's only active game following the announcement of Destiny 2's end, with the looter shooter's final update also landing on June 9. Will the new season land well with existing players? More importantly, will lapsed players return and stick around, and will newcomers actually take the plunge during the Open Play Week?

We’ll find out next week.

For now, here’s my full review of the game and why I gave the game a 3.5/5. As much as I enjoy the game and continue to play it beyond my coverage of the game, the onboarding process, content being time-sensitive, and that some its UI deliver some pain points for newcomers, it’s still a hard game to recommend.

About the Author - Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.