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🎮 Multi-platformStellar Blade Follow-Up Blood Rain Announced, Trailer Has Some Eye-Opening Moments
This year’s Summer Games Fest brought a surprise in the form of a reveal of the next game from Stellar Blade developer Shift Up much sooner than. The game is Stellar Blade: Blood Rain and looks to continue on the high octane action delivered by the highly popular 2024 game. The game revealed in a highly stylized and action packed trailer shows a new protagonist exploring a dystopian cyberpunk world fighting grotesque monsters with Stellar Blade’s signature stylish flair. While the first game focused on swords as its main form of offense and defense, Blood Rain seems more melee focused showing the new playable character throwing around some fisticuffs and a gratuitous moment in the form of our new protagonist removing her jacket to showcase the game’s jiggle physics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhdhLspRHk Developer Shift Up has confirmed the game is in “early development” and while the first game was PS5 exclusive, don’t expect Blood Rain to be as exclusive as this entry will not be published by Sony(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/stellar-blade-2-isnt-being-published-by-sony-and-thats-great-news-for-pc-gamers/1100-6539876/), and Shift Up “will transition to a first-party service model. This will allow us to lead marketing strategies that fully reflect the distinctive identity of the Stellar Blade IP, and we expect to communicate the unique appeal of its universe to players more directly and effectively.” For some idea of what to expect, read our review of the first Stellar Blade(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/stellar-blade-review-nier-as-it-can-get/1900-6418215/).
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformStellar Blade Blood Rain and its new protagonist revealed at Summer Game Fest
Shift Up revealed the next Stellar Blade at Summer Game Fest. It will introduce a new protagonist to the series.
🎮 Multi-platformAfter Mixtape, Cheerful Music Game Mr. Records Is A Day Of The Devs Standout
A lot of fantastic-looking indie games were featured at 2026's Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition showcase this year, but Mr. Records from developer Neil Broadhead and publisher Wired Productions was a particular standout in a post-Mixtape world(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/please-dont-skip-this-musical-coming-of-age-story-mixtape-review/1900-6418487/). Mr. Records is about an old man named George who runs a vinyl record shop and can transport himself to another world when he listens to music. In a Moonlighter-like setup, players must manage the record shop during the day, matching music to customers for whom it would be a good fit. At night, however, George and the game's players are whisked away to a different world where they have to jump and react to what's coming at them to the beat of a song. Unlike Mixtape, all 45 songs in Mr. Records are original compositions by Charles Bardin and Valentin Ducloux. The pair have previously composed games like Headbangers: Rhythm Royale and A Musical Story. Its Day of the Devs segment features many of these tracks, including 'Shine', 'Power of Imagination', 'The Sausage Blues', 'First Glance', 'Pieces of You', and 'No Need for Men'. Although the lack of licensed music means Mr. Records won't play into nostalgia as much as Mixtape did, the game still looks like it will explore the meaning music has for people and how it allows us to make connections. With an art style reminiscent of Thank Goodness You're Here(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/thank-goodness-youre-here-review-propa-briish/1900-6418262/), a split gameplay concept like Moonlighter(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/moonlighter-review-open-for-business/1900-6416930/), rhythm-based action like Rhythm Heaven, and a deep focus on our emotional connections to music like Mixtape, Mr. Records seems like an appealing blend of some fantastic games. The developers expect Mr. Records to be about four hours long, split between what the developers call "musical journeys," managing the record store, and chilling in George's bedroom. Songs will have both normal and hard versions to give the game more replay value. Mr. Records is slated for release on PC sometime in the first quarter of 2027. Make sure you check out GameSpot's Day of the Devs roundup to learn about everything that was announced.
🎮 Multi-platformHere's Everything Shown During The 2026 SGF Showcase, From Resident Evil Veronica To Final Fantasy VII Revelation
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/05/01a68981/ff01.jpg.webp) The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase is over, and we just got an onslaught of game reveals, release dates, announcements, updates, and more. It was easily one of the most jam-packed SGF showcases in recent years, and depending on your taste, arguably one of the best, too. We covered a ton of it on Game Informer, as our best-in-class, illustrious, beautiful, gorgeous, incredible, unmatched front page would indicate, but if you're looking for a quick recap of everything shown during the two-hour show, we have you covered, from Resident Evil Veronica to Final Fantasy VII Revelation and all the games in between. Every Game Shown During The 2026 Summer Game Fest Showcase !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/05/50db5d79/ff07.jpg.webp) Below, we'll list each of the games below, in order of appearance during the show, alongside key details you need to know and the trailers for them, too. Resident Evil Veronica - Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Code Veronica Remake And It Launches Next Year(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/resident-evil-veronica-is-a-code-veronica-remake-and-it-launches-next-year) - The first ever trailer for Resident Evil Veronica reveals protagonist Clair Redfield in Paris, France, looking for her brother Chris - Launching sometime next year, in 2027 Cuphead Sequel + Mighty Cuphead Adventure - Studio MDHR Announces Two New Games: Mighty Cuphead Adventure And A Cuphead Sequel(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/studio-mdhr-announces-two-new-games-mighty-cuphead-adventure-and-a-cuphead) - The first game announced is a full sequel to the original Cuphead, though we didn't get any details beyond that - Mighty Cuphead Adventure is a spin-off that ditches the hand-drawn Steamboat Willie aesthetic for something more modern, potentially evoking old-school Sonic the Hedgehog aesthetics, though its gameplay looks like the Cuphead we all know and love - There's no word on when either of these will launch Alien: Isolation - Alien: Isolation 2 Is The Official Title Of The Sequel(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/alien-isolation-2-is-the-official-title-of-the-sequel) - No release date was given - Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC Gen Atlas - Gen Atlas, The Next Game By The Director Of Ico And Shadow Of The Colossus, Has A New Trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/gen-atlas-the-next-game-by-the-director-of-ico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-has-a) - No release date was given - Due out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - Will be Epic Games Store exclusive, meaning no Steam version Blood Message - New Blood Message Trailer Is Giving Us Serious God Of War And Last Of Us Vibes(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/new-blood-message-trailer-is-giving-us-serious-god-of-war-and-last-of-us-vibes) - Our biggest look yet at Blood Message, NetEase's in-development Chinese action game - No release date was given, but we know it's coming to "consoles and PC" Haex - Haex Is A Co-Op Survival Shooter Set In A Nordic Wilderness Overtaken By Aliens(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/haex-is-a-co-op-survival-shooter-set-in-a-nordic-wilderness-overtaken-by-aliens) - No release date was given, but it's coming to PC - 1 to 4-player co-op survival FPS - Scavenge for resources, shoot aliens, and uncover the whereabouts of missing expeditioners - Manage body temperature, thirst, and more while surviving the harsh elements Stranger Than Heaven - Stranger Than Heaven Gets January Release Date In New Trailer That Features In-Game Tupac And More(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/stranger-than-heaven-gets-january-release-date-in-new-trailer-that-features-in) - Release date: January 15 - Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - Yes, Tupac is really in the game alongside Snoop Dogg and a slew of other celebrity names Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Is Being Developed By Platinum Games, First Trailer Revealed(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-is-being-developed-by-platinum) - No release date given - Bayonetta and Nier: Automata developer Platinum Games is developing it - It's the first triple-A game from Paramount Games Studio, a new conglomerate aiming to take Paramount IP and translate it into the video game medium An Eggstremely Hard Game - You and a co-op buddy will control two ducks attempting to bring their egg across all manner of obstacles to get it home safely - Puzzles, platforms, obstacles, and more – surely this won't end in any fights - Up to four players can play at once - Release date: July 24, 2026 Crossfire - That's No Moon's Debut, Crossfire, Aims To Redefine Cover Shooters(https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2026/06/05/how-thats-no-moons-debut-title-aims-to-redefine-the-cover-shooter) - Senior associate editor Marcus Steward previewed it and came away impressed - No release date given, but it's coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - Stars Claudia Doumit (Victoria Neuman in The Boys) and Ricky Whittle (of American Gods fame) Control Resonant - Hands-On With Remedy's Surreal Take On Stylish Action(https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2026/06/05/hands-on-with-remedys-surreal-take-on-stylish-action) - Release date: September 24, 2026 - Senior associate editor Marcus Stewart went hands-on with it and can't wait for more - This was just another new trailer for the game, but still a fun watch Guild Wars 3 - Guild Wars 3 Announced For PC And PS5 With A Beta Coming Next Year(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/guild-wars-3-announced-for-pc-and-ps5-with-a-beta-coming-next-year) - Beta coming Fall 2027 - Coming to PlayStation 5 and PC - The long-awaited sequel in the long-running MMORPG franchise Gundam Rogue Orbit - Gundam Rogue Orbit Is A Third-Person Mech Action Game And It Launches Next Year(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/gundam-rogue-orbit-is-a-third-person-mech-action-game-and-it-launches-next-year) - Release year: 2027 - Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC - Customize and pilot a mech in this third-person "fast-paced" action game Star Wars: Galactic Racer - Star Wars: Galactic Racer Fully Commits To Pod Racing In Its SGF Trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/star-wars-galactic-racer-fully-commits-to-pod-racing-in-its-sgf-trailer) - Release date: October 6, 2026 - Thank goodness there's going to be pod racing!! Virtua Fighter Crossroads - Take On The Chinese Mafia In Virtua Fighter Crossroads, Launching Next Year(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/take-on-the-chinese-mafia-in-virtua-fighter-crossroads-launching-next-year) - Release year: 2027 - No platforms listed, however - This trailer is centered on the game's story, but it does show some classic 3D fighter gameplay RuneScape: Dragonwilds - Release date: September 15, 2026 - This is just another new trailer for the game, which is already out on PC in Early Access - Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC as a 1.0 game this September Article in progress, refresh for updates... What was your favorite reveal from today's Summer Game Showcase? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 Multi-platformSummer Game Fest 2026: Everything announced
Every announcement from SGF 2026, including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil Veronica, and TMNT: The Last Ronin. Catch all the news here.
🎮 Multi-platformAmong Us TV show review: Someone needed to call an emergency meeting to prevent this adaptation
Paramount's Among Us adaptation of the popular video game is disappointing from start to finish.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformGrand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar
Who's afraid of the next GTA? Based on the last few days of Summer Game Fest, just about everyone. Grand Theft Auto VI hasn't been present at any of the keynote events, but its presence was felt every time a release date was announced. The month of November, when GTA VI launches, is virtually empty. &8230;
🎮 Multi-platformTifa Is Coming To Street Fighter 6’s Season 4 Roster
Street Fighter 6 has unveiled its new roster of fighters for its fourth year during Summer Game Fest 2026(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/summer-game-fest-live-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/), and Final Fantasy 7's Tifa is joining the fight. Although no gameplay footage was shown during this announcement, the AVALANCHE member's appaearance will be based on her new design in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series while Materia will also be a mechanic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dxDjFdOXc Also announced in Street Fighter 6's season 4 roster are three all-new characters in the series: Bosch, Yasmine and Arjun. This will make this season's roster the first with no returning characters in the series. Bosch, nonetheless, will be familiar, as he was a new character in Street Fighter 6 who was your player-character's rival in the game's World Tour mode. Yasmine is set to release on August 3, Arjun in the fall, while Tifa is planned to release in early 2027, and Bosch in Spring 2027.
🎮 Multi-platformThe Among Us Animated Show Is Out Right Now
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/04/fa19e105/PRHorz16x93840x2160.jpg.webp) Summer Game Fest is always full of surprises, with game reveals, new trailers, and even the occasional shadow drop – when a game is released by surprise that very day. Today, we got a close example of that, only it wasn't for a video game, and the news leaked a little early. Either way, the Among Us animated series is out right now on Paramount+, and you can watch the trailer below. The news was delivered on stage at SGF by actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson, who play Orange and Black, respectively. Like the game, the show follows a spaceship full of crewmates (each named after the color of their suit) as they're hunted by a shapeshifting imposter. Here's the show's full cast: - Orange: Yvette Nicole Brown - Cyan: Kimiko Glenn - Black: Liv Hewson - Purple: Ashley Johnson - Lime: Wayne Knight - Brown: Phil Lamarr - Red: Randall Park - Blue: Dan Stevens - Yellow:Debra Wilson - Green: Elijah Wood - White: Patton Oswalt The show was created by Owen Dennis, who's best known for his work as the creator of Infinity Train, and produced by CBS Studios and Innersloth, the developer of the video game it's based on. CBS was kind enough to send along screeners in advance, so I've actually seen the full show already, and you can expect a review from us soon. Among Us is a mix between a comedy and a murder mystery, and while there are plenty of references to the game, you don't have to have played to follow along. Also, kids will appreciate the animation style and humor, but it's definitely written for a more PG-13 audience, with light swearing and some mild, cartoon, crewmate-based gore. For more Among Us, check out our review of the original game(https://gameinformer.com/review/among-us/among-us-review-better-late-than-never), published back in 2020.
🎮 Multi-platformParamount's Among Us show isn't what you think: 'They just let us go nuts with it'
Showrunner Owen Dennis discusses the creation of Among Us, and the surprising amount of freedom he had from Innersloth and Paramount Plus
🎮 Multi-platformShift Up Announces Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, A Sequel Currently In Development
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/05/e3cd6b2b/stellarblade03.jpg.webp) Stellar Blade is a fast-paced action game that dropped in 2024, and we thought it was, well, stellar(https://gameinformer.com/review/stellar-blade/more-than-a-pretty-face). Today's Summer Game Fest showcase announced the series' return, now with a new protagonist named Evie, but with all the style and action we know and love from the first game. Check out the reveal trailer below: We didn't initially know what game the footage was from when we watched the trailer live, but several of our editors quickly picked up on the groovy soundtrack, a standout feature from the original Stellar Blade. Once the combat kicked in, the resemblance was undeniable, but Evie doesn't use a sword – she takes on foes using nothing but her fists. The game also looks fantastic, and if you watched the livestream, we'd recommend checking out the trailer again to see it in its full, uncompressed glory. The game is still a ways out, with no release window announced yet, but we're eager to learn when it is – and even more eager to play. For more Stellar Blade, check out our interview with the game's developers(https://gameinformer.com/interview/2024/04/24/stellar-blade-is-based-on-the-bible-but-dont-take-it-too-seriously).
🎮 Multi-platformFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Gets Its First Trailer At Summer Game Fest
Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026. The final chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy takes an open-world approach that has you flying the Highwind airship all over the planet, and is set to release simultaneously on all platforms in Spring 2027. The trailer didn't reveal too much about the story of Revelation, but did suggest that a big part of the game will be about chasing down and destroying WEAPONS--giant monsters created by the planet in FF7 to protect it from calamity. Check it out below. https://youtu.be/PH3ox5krci8?si=RFdRmqM-zTsv2gO In addition to the trailer, Square Enix provided a closer look at Revelation's gameplay, including how you'll use the Highwind to move around the open world. When you reach a destination, you'll leap off and parachute to the ground, making it easy to quickly get anywhere you want to go. Revelation is also seeing more adjustments to the Remake trilogy's battle system. You'll still be able to swap between characters on the fly and swap between real-time fighting and accessing menus to fire off magic spells or use items--but in that second Tactical mode, you'll now be able to fire off a number of orders to all your party's characters, creating powerful synergies between attacks and magic. We'll also see characters like Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine fully join the party in Revelation. In the months leading up to its reveal, Square Enix and the team working on the game had begun to tease players with new ideas and locations for the threequel. A trip to Wutai(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-will-take-to-the-skies-visit-wutai/1100-6538648/) is on the cards--and maybe even space--is on the cards, snowboarding is making a return, and the popular card game Queen's Blood(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-will-enhance-queens-blood-brings-back-snowboarding/1100-6537601/) will also be expanded in Part 3. As for the game's title, director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed back in January that a name(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-officially-has-a-title/1100-6537603/) for the final chapter had been locked in, and Square Enix is also looking to tighten up the overall story(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-will-tighten-its-story-because-players-have-too-much-to-do/1100-6535555/). The previous game in the series, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, was first released as a timed exclusive on PS5. It rolled out to PC a couple of months later, and it eventually made its way to Switch 2(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-hits-switch-2-this-june/1100-6537951/) and Xbox Series X|S this year. Rebirth saw even greater deviations from the original storyline of Final Fantasy 7, as the narrative introduced a new multiverse where multiple timelines exist simultaneously, new plot beats for characters like Zack Fair, and changes to the ultimate fate of Aerith following the showdown with Sephiroth at the Forgotten Capital.