Games where players engage in close-combat duels, usually one-on-one, using combos and special moves. Focus is on timing and mastery of character abilities.
In 2026, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios promises an exciting year for Yakuza and Like a Dragon fans, with anticipated titles such as Stranger Than Heaven, Judgment 2, Like Dragon 9, and potentially more surprises on the horizon!
Get ready to dive into intense 2v2 battles with League of Legends champions in the vibrant world of 2XKO, now transitioning from early access PC to free-to-play on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles starting January 20, 2026!
This year on Steam, multiplayer games like Elden Ring Nightreign and Borderlands 4 dominated the best-sellers, but solo experiences such as Doom: The Dark Ages and Assassin’s Creed Shadows also found success among a diverse range of top-performing titles.
With an impressive array of key titles like Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and more, the Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly surpassed the sales of the Wii U in just seven months, setting a promising trajectory for the first half of 2026.
Indie games ARC Raiders, Schedule I, and Hollow Knight: Silksong emerged as top sellers amidst a list dominated by sequels and major publishers, indicating that smaller studios can thrive in an industry primarily focused on established franchises.
Join Nintendo Switch Online this holiday season for a special event featuring daily gifts from the 2025 catalog, including “Kirby and the Forgotten World,” starting December 29, and more games like “Xenoblade Chronicles X” and “Donkey Kong Bananza.” Participate in daily missions to earn platinum points for access!
Dead or Alive fans, get ready as rumors swirl about potential anniversary celebrations and possible new installments or reboots in the main series!
Despite PlayStation having more games on the ‘most completed’ list from previous years, it was Xbox that took the lead in 2025 with standout titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight.
Greg Reisdorf, a Call of Duty production veteran, predicts that major blockbuster titles may soon be priced at €100, citing the need to cover extensive content creation and maintenance costs, while also warning against rushing to be the first publisher to adopt this pricing strategy.
Join us at Comic Con Portugal 2026 from April 23-26 in Santa Maria da Feira as we welcome Scott Snyder, a DC Comics legend behind Absolute Batman and other celebrated works like American Vampire and collaborations with Greg Capullo on Batman!