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Ariana and the Elder Codex Gets Release Date

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2025/12/16

Idea Factory International is excited to announce that the action platformer, Ariana and the Elder Codex will be launching in North America and Europe physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on March 24, 2026! The game is also coming to Steam in Spring 2026. The Steam version will include English and [...] The post Ariana and the Elder Codex Gets Release Date first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Primal Season 3 Gets Special Trailer and Shocking...

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2025/12/16

Animation is a big part of my life. I love watching animated series, and I’ve even had a hand in certain animations over the years (self-made or with other indie crews, mind you). When an animated series comes out and shocks you with how different it is compared to everything that’s come out before, you [...] The post Primal Season 3 Gets Special Trailer and Shocking Revival first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Vampire Crawlers Releases Brand-New Gameplay Trailer

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2025/12/16

poncle has revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for their upcoming Vampire Crawlers roguelite deck builder! The trailer highlights the satisfying abilities and showcases the new turn-based battle dynamic. Unlike Vampire Survivors, which was in a top-down view, Vampire Crawlers takes you into first-person view, allowing you to explore familiar maps in new ways. poncle states [...] The post Vampire Crawlers Releases Brand-New Gameplay Trailer first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Receives...

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2025/12/16

Mega Man is hitting another major milestone today, celebrating his 38th birthday, and Capcom is marking the occasion in a big way. Pre-orders are now officially live for the newly announced Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, which launches on March 27, 2026. This collection brings the Mega Man Star Force series back into the [...] The post Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Receives Release Date first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Highguard A New First-Person Shooter From Former Apex...

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2025/12/16

Revealed during The Game Awards 2025, Highguard is a new first-person shooter from some of the developers behind Apex Legends. Unfortunately, through no real fault of its own, Highguard received a somewhat mixed reaction upon its reveal, due to being the final reveal of the night. You can check out the reveal trailer yourself below: [...] The post Highguard A New First-Person Shooter From Former Apex Legends Developers first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Wuthering Waves 3.0 Hands-On Preview – Gotta Go Fast

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2025/12/16

We were at The Game Awards! Well, not the event itself, but we did get invited to participate next to the theater in a behind-closed-doors event that let me play the 3.0 build of Wuthering Waves. I will admit I am not nearly as pigeon-holed into Wuthering Waves as I used to be during the [...] The post Wuthering Waves 3.0 Hands-On Preview – Gotta Go Fast first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of...

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2025/12/16

In 2007, the developers behind Cotton Reboot! released a side-scrolling, witch-themed shoot ’em up (SHMUP), bullet hell game titled Trouble Witches. They have now released a finalized version of the game that includes an arcade mode and a story mode titled Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam. Game Name: Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode [...] The post Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam Review (Nintendo Switch) first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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The Logical Reasoning and Ambition Behind Puzzle Games

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2025/12/16

Puzzle games go beyond being a pastime for gamers. The experiences deliver a psychological reward once you have the cognitive breakthrough. While great for brain training, these gaming experiences also have entertainment value. Here’s an examination of this gameplay loop and the fascinating psychology behind it. In the past, gamers enjoyed simple block puzzles like [...] The post The Logical Reasoning and Ambition Behind Puzzle Games first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Reaches New Milestone Due...

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2025/12/16

I’ve made my feelings pretty darn clear about The Game Awards over the last three years. In fact, I recently wrote a third opinion piece about the show and how it “let me down” this year. However, it is fair to think that the show, regardless of all its many faults, can do some good [...] The post Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Reaches New Milestone Due To The Game Awards first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Hollow Knight Switch 2 Upgrade Adds Higher Frame...

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2025/12/16

Hot off the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong surpassing 7 million copies and a DLC reveal, Team Cherry has revealed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight is currently in development. This version will support the Switch 2 and will include updates such as higher frame rates, improved resolutions, and additional visual upgrades. [...] The post Hollow Knight Switch 2 Upgrade Adds Higher Frame Rates and Visual Improvements first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Evo Japan 2026 and Evo Vegas 2026 Lineups Mix Modern...

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2025/12/16

Evo announced the official lineups for Evo Japan 2026 and Evo Las Vegas 2026 last week, and the selections are a fascinating mix of modern staples and deep-cut legacy titles. Both events will feature full competitive main-stage lineups, and some of the inclusions reach far deeper into fighting game history than many fans expected. Evo [...] The post Evo Japan 2026 and Evo Vegas 2026 Lineups Mix Modern Fighters With Legacy Classics first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Surpasses 7 Million Sales,...

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2025/12/16

While Team Cherry and Hollow Knight: Silksong were snubbed at The Game Awards, at least in my honest opinion, it clearly didn’t hurt the game’s momentum. Despite the many years it took to finally arrive, the developer has confirmed that Silksong was a massive success, selling over seven million copies worldwide, not including players accessing [...] The post Hollow Knight: Silksong Surpasses 7 Million Sales, Free Sea of Sorrow DLC Announced first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Iron Wok Jan! Receives TV Anime

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2025/12/16

It was announced that Shinji Saijyo’s Iron Wok Jan! manga series will receive a television anime in 2026. The initial staff and cast were not revealed at this time: The story of Iron Wok Jan! is described as follows: The story of Iron Wok Jan! follows an arrogant high school chef who views cooking as a battle, [...] The post Iron Wok Jan! Receives TV Anime first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Crunchyroll Reveals March 2026 Home Entertainment Slate

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2025/12/16

Crunchyroll is planting the seeds for a powerful spring, as the ultimate anime lifestyle brand will be releasing Dragon Ball DAIMA and Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- on Blu-ray™ in March 2026. Created in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball’s manga serialization, Dragon Ball DAIMA’s Blu-ray™ release itself commemorates another special 40th anniversary—the 1986 debut of [...] The post Crunchyroll Reveals March 2026 Home Entertainment Slate first appeared on The

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Toho & Marvel Reveals INFINITY ROAR Variant Covers

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2025/12/16

This February, the stars quake before the King of the Monsters in GODZILLA: INFINITY ROAR, the latest crossover comic book series from Marvel Comics and Toho International. Announced last month at New York Comic Con, the five-issue limited series will be written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by artists Javier Garrón and Ig Guara. Today, [...] The post Toho & Marvel Reveals INFINITY ROAR Variant Covers first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Frame Forward Film Festival Reveals All-Star Jury Panel

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2025/12/16

Frame Forward has unveiled the jury panel for the first-ever international film festival spotlighting AI director-driven short film animation. The panel features creatives and leadership at an unprecedented cross-section of filmmakers, producers, and creative tech directors shaping the future of animation and immersive production. David Dinerstein CEO, D Squared Films | Academy Award-Winning Producer Richard [...] The post Frame Forward Film Festival Reveals All-Star Jury Panel first appeared

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Bandai Namco Celebrates 30 Years of Tales With...

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2025/12/16

In the world of RPGs, there has been one constant that continues to serve as a driving force, a series fans simply cannot get enough of. That, of course, is Bandai Namco’s “Tales of Series”. Spanning more than 40 games, including mainline entries and spin-offs, the franchise has appeared across consoles, PC, and mobile devices, [...] The post Bandai Namco Celebrates 30 Years of Tales With Berseria Remastered Announcement first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Bungie Confirms Marathon Release Window, Pricing, and...

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2025/12/15

Bungie has officially revealed new details for Marathon, its upcoming PvPvE extraction FPS, alongside a confirmed release window of March 2026, for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This long-awaited confirmation was revealed via the newly released Vision of Marathon ViDoc, which offers an updated look at gameplay systems, design philosophy, and long-term plans [...] The post Bungie Confirms Marathon Release Window, Pricing, and New PvPvE Features first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Announces Season 2...

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2025/12/15

Following the announcement of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Mr. Big’s release last week, SNK announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be getting a Season 2 DLC run next year. Mr. Big’s debut was earlier than expected, leaving room for SNK to bring more heat to City of the Wolves. 🔥🔥🔥 [...] The post Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Announces Season 2 Ahead of 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Eastasiasoft Bringing Hyperdevotion Noire To Nintendo...

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2025/12/15

Today Eastasiasoft is thrilled to announce that they have once again partnered with Idea Factory to release Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart for Nintendo Switch in Asia. This special release will include English text support as well as voiceovers in English and Japanese. Digital release for Asia is planned for Spring 2026, and physical editions will [...] The post Eastasiasoft Bringing Hyperdevotion Noire To Nintendo Switch first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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