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State of Play presents 007 First Light

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State of Play presents 007 First Light gameplay deep dive on September 3rd.

Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride.

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Midnight Horde

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Scale the Spires: Midnight Horde’s new trailer and demo got unleashed!

Indie developer Carry Castle unveiled a brand-new trailer and updated demo for Midnight Horde, a gothic bullet heaven with parkour mechanics and castle building.

The trailer showcases new content, including new environments, and several new bosses, the demo has received a new resource system and a sliding mechanic, among other impactful updates.

Parkour meets Vampire Survivors in this gothic reverse bullet hell with base building.

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Halls of Torment

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Horde survival roguelite Halls of Torment announces its first DLC, The Boglands, and console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.

The Bardcore update adds a new Bard character, six abilities, and metal tracks.

Explore a swampy stage with two new heroes, the Crone and Alchemist, introducing Decay and Earth mechanics. 9/1/2025

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OTHERWAR

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Bullet-hell tower defense OTHERWAR launches on Xbox Series X|S September 11th, blending intense action with strategic depth.

Play as an Angelic Defender, protecting the Gate of Heaven across nine missions.

Features retro pixel art and a dynamic soundtrack.

Developed by kantal collective, it’s a chaotic fusion of genres for Xbox players. 9/1/2025

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Wreckfest 2

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Demolition racing game Wreckfest 2 launches Content Update #3, adding the Switchback muscle car and Popper hatchback.

New tracks include Cannonhill and layouts for Scrapyard and Savolax.

Features AI difficulty settings, smarter opponents, and SimHub telemetry support.

Developed by Bugbear Entertainment, it enhances stability and damage consistency. 9/1/2025

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The Apocalypse

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Sandbox survival shooter The Apocalypse unveils modular vehicle customization in a new trailer, featuring adaptable armor and weapons.

Explore a seamless open world with dynamic weather, crafting weapons and bases.

Engage in PvE or PvP with co-op multiplayer.

Developed by Team APOCA, it offers emergent gameplay and self-sufficient survival systems. 9/1/2025

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The Well of Essenwood

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Action-adventure The Well of Essenwood launches on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and itch.io, inviting players to a fairytale realm.

Control Red Riding Hood and Bo-Peep, using unique abilities to battle dark forces.

Solve puzzles and explore ten vibrant levels to protect the magical Well.

Developed by 3 Wishes Games, a demo features Mount Atrium with epic boss battles. 9/1/2025

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Official Trailer

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Paws and Leaves - A Last Tale

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Emotional narrative adventure Paws and Leaves - A Last Tale surpasses 150% of its Kickstarter goal with 700 backers.

Play as Me, a dying fox, guided by butterfly Ani to rediscover memories in a melancholic world.

Explore small open-world zones, uncovering secrets and player-submitted keepsakes.

Developed by grownarts, the campaign ends in three days with exclusive rewards available. 9/1/2025

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Pizza Bandit

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Third-person co-op shooter Pizza Bandit enters Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store, blending bounty hunting with chaotic cooking.

Play as Malik, a time-traveling ex-mercenary, cooking pizzas under fire to fund the galaxy’s greatest pizzeria.

Features 1-4 player co-op, customizable loadouts, and pizzeria upgrades.

Developed by JofSoft, it offers a -10% discount until September 5th. 9/1/2025

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TITAN ISLES

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Co-op action-adventure TITAN ISLES launches on Meta Quest and SteamVR September 25th with a PSVR2 version planned for 2026.

Players battle colossal Titans on the planet Toska, using four unique Exo Suits in solo or up to four-player co-op.

Featuring a talented voice cast, including Richard Reed and Dave Jones, it offers dynamic combat and exploration.

Developed by Psytec Games, pre-orders are live with a -10% discount. 9/1/2025

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Crux Diaries RPG

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Isometric CRPG Crux Diaries RPG is announced, set in an alternate 1970s dystopian nation facing civil war.

Players search for a missing brother, shaping the story through non-linear choices and skill checks.

Choose diplomacy or force, align with factions or escape chaos in a crumbling totalitarian state.

Developed by Kravtology, it features turn-based combat and a gritty Eastern European-inspired world. 9/1/2025

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Mad Metal

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Vehicular combat shooter Mad Metal launches a Kickstarter to fund console ports and online multiplayer.

Customize vehicles and weapons in an open-world with destructible environments.

Seasons affect performance, revealing secrets, while player choices shape the world.

Developed by Mad Mechs, it features a dynamic Scarlet Moon soundtrack and targets a Q4 2025 release. 9/1/2025

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Basalt: The Cursed Vein

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Basalt: The Cursed Vein - A roguelite twist on match-3 announced by Rubarb.

Gold fever junkies, roguelite diggers, vein-chasers, and match-3 misfits: Basalt: The Cursed Vein by Norwegian studio Rubarb is the gritty mining-town roguelite where every match drags you deeper, and every upgrade feeds your obsession to dig again.

The further you go, the better the loot, the stronger your town, but in the back of your mind, there’s always that warning: Don’t dig too deep!

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Predecessor

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Third-person MOBA Predecessor launches its 1.8 update September 2nd, introducing the World Shift mechanic that dynamically alters the battlefield.

New hero Akeron, a tank with spider-like wall-climbing abilities, joins the roster.

The update includes Ranked Split 2 with improved matchmaking, a new battle pass, and Japan launch with an Asia server.

Developed by Omeda Studios, it enhances performance with DLSS support. 8/30/2025

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Slain 2: The Beast Within

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Action platformer Slain 2: The Beast Within reveals its brutal gameplay trailer, launching on Steam in 2026.

As Prince Akran, wield the sentient sword Bathoryn and transform into a werewolf to battle Lord Vroll’s corruption.

Navigate three quests across gothic landscapes, facing nightmare champions.

Developed by Steel Mantis, it features responsive combat and a heavy-metal soundtrack. 8/30/2025

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Outbound

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Cozy survival adventure Outbound unveils its first dev diary, “Journey’s Beginning,” highlighting crafting and foraging.

Players transform a campervan into a personalized home using modular systems and sustainable energy.

Explore vibrant biomes solo or with up to three friends in co-op.

Developed by Square Glade Games, it launches in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. 8/30/2025

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Flick Shot Rogues

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Tactical roguelike Flick Shot Rogues launches on Steam September 17th, blending turn-based strategy with flick-based hero movement.

Players unleash explosive combos by ricocheting across grid-based maps.

Collect items, talents, and curses for unique, game-changing effects.

Developed by Butter by the Fish, the demo has 95% positive reviews, promising high replayability with reshuffled enemies and rewards. 8/30/2025

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Mortal Sin

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Action roguelike Mortal Sin launches its V1.0 release on Steam, featuring a complete story and new final boss.

Players engage in brutal melee combat with redesigned animations and smarter enemy AI.

Explore reimagined levels with customizable comic-book visuals and deeper progression systems.

Developed by Nikola Todorovic, it offers over a dozen classes and endless replayability. 8/30/2025

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Official Trailer

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