Dive into the very first level of this upcoming 3D platforming adventure and get your lasagna ready for launch
Sydney, Australia, July 29, 2026 – In celebration of San Diego Comic-Con, Microids has revealed an exclusive first look at Garfield – Escape from Monday, the upcoming 3D platforming adventure developed by OSome Studio. This brand-new gameplay video showcases the first 10 minutes of the game, letting players dive straight into the action of the opening level. Get your lasagna ready (and hide the spinach), as Garfield embarks on an unforgettable journey that is as dynamic as it is delicious. The game will be available on September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
More than just a colourful adventure, Garfield – Escape from Monday captures the spirit of one of the world’s most beloved entertainment franchises in an all-new interactive experience. Designed to appeal to audiences nostalgic for Jim Davis’s famous “cattitude” and gaming enthusiasts, Garfield – Escape from Monday breaks the mould. Players will master the technicality of feline movements, manage unique abilities tied to 3 exclusive costumes Garfield can wear in-game and confront a variety of formidable bosses throughout their journey. With memorable characters, inventive challenges and a surreal story through the mind of Garfield, this story into the heart of the nightmare promises to be a thrilling ride for players worldwide.
Red Alert: A Nightmare in the Kitchen… and in his sleep!
For Garfield, spending most of his time sleeping is part of the routine. But spiraling into a bizarre nightmare full of vegetables, sugar-free candies and other unimaginable horrors, even the world’s laziest cat knows something is wrong!
After Jon feeds him spinach lasagna inspired by Chef Monday’s recipe, Garfield falls into a deep sleep. In order for Garfield to wake up from the nightmare and reactivate his taste buds, he must embark on a deliciously chaotic adventure, where players will explore worlds packed with enemies, challenges and lasagna.
Thankfully, Garfield can rely on Jon and his friends Odie, Arlene and Pookie, as well as a collection of special costumes, including turkey, surfer and cowboy – each with its own unique skill – to overcome the dangers lurking within Garfield’s dreams.
About Garfield – Escape from Monday:
Move like a cat: Jump, climb the walls, curl up into a ball…You will always land on your feet!
Embody Garfield in every form: Go airborne dressed as a turkey, slide on the water like a surfer and swing with your cowboy lasso!
All the Garfield cast is here: Jon will be here to help you in your quest, along with Odie and Pookie. But beware of Garfield’s archenemies, Nermal and Squeak!
Explore lively worlds: 3 worlds and over 40 levels filled with enemies to fight and lasagna to devour.
The more you eat, the more rooms you edit! Gather tons of delicious collectibles to keep your morale and help refurbish Jon’s house with all kinds of surprising items.
Garfield – Escape from Monday promises to combine the franchise’s universal humor with OSome Studio’s expertise in action/platform games, offering a colourful adventure for players of all ages.
Garfield – Escape from Monday will be available on September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Microids is a French video game publisher founded in 1985, which has established itself as a key international player in the industry. Its editorial strategy focuses on two main areas: adventure games and games designed for hardcore players. By collaborating with renowned studios and creators, Microids offers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to experience brand-new adventures alongside iconic characters.
About Garfield
Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, Garfield is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world. With his irresistible “cattitude”, Garfield is undeniably himself—selfish, sarcastic, lazy… yet surprisingly lovable. Since its creation in 1978, this iconic cat has spawned numerous movies, TV series, stage shows, and merchandise. It has also received four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program. Today, Garfield-related content is broadcast in 80 countries and has generated over $3 billion in retail sales to date. In 2019, Paramount Global acquired Paws, Inc., the company holding the rights to the Garfield franchise.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising activities for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse roster of iconic brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Media Ventures), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon, and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. The division also includes Paramount Game Studios. Spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth, and adult properties, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality products for some of the world’s most beloved franchises. To discover our range of Paramount-branded merchandise and apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
Be fleet of foot to survive a post-apocalyptic cityscape alone or with pals, buddy up to walk and talk your way through a pleasant puzzle-filled world, or take a solo trip into a dystopian future for a brooding slice of psychological survival horror with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August. Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk and Signalis will all be available to PlayStation Plus members* from Tuesday 4 August until Monday 31 August.
In Dying Light 2, survival meets action adventure as you attempt to endure a hostile, post-apocalyptic world. Rival factions across The City aren’t the only enemy – a virus has turned a vast majority of the human population into monsters. Take on the role of Aiden Caldwell, a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City, but your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth – and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills to defeat your enemies and make allies. Unravel the dark secrets behind those that wield power, choose sides and decide your destiny. Play in up to four-player co-op: host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours.
Big Walk | PS5
Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure about teamwork and talking. Set out with your friends through a wide-open world full of challenges, puzzles, and discoveries. You’ll need to work together to find your way around, stay in contact using an assortment of tools and toys, and figure out new ways to communicate when you suddenly find yourself speechless. Adventuring aside, there’s plenty of time to just hang out. Sit and watch the sunset, or steal your friend’s binoculars and kick them into the ocean. Spending time with friends is the best part of a big walk.
Signalis | PS4
Awaken from slumber and explore a surreal retrotech world as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost partner and her lost dreams. Discover terrifying secrets, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures in a tense and melancholic experience of cosmic dread and classic psychological survival horror.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls PlayStation Plus Pack
Starting August 6**, all PlayStation Plus members can acquire a MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls PlayStation Plus Pack from PlayStation Store. This pack contains two sets of items:
Five Avatars inspired by characters from MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, featuring Captain America, Storm, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, and Ghost Rider.
A set of in-game Result Screen Character Poses featuring 20 characters, including Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Peni Parker and more.
The pack will be available in the PlayStation Plus section of PlayStation Store on your PS5 or PS4 console or PlayStation Plus web page, starting August 6*. PlayStation Plus members need to redeem and download the pack to access its contents. The Avatars will appear in the Avatar section of your profile page on your PS5 or PS4 console. The Result Screen Character Poses are accessible and selectable in the PS5 version of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls once the game and pack are downloaded onto your PS5 console.
To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog.
Journey through a magical labyrinth to find the Maze God on Steam and Xbox
LAGOS, NIGERIA — July 28, 2026 — Go North, the atmospheric maze adventure game developed by solo Nigerian studio gazuntype, braves a wilderness woven with magic and technology today on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version on the way.
“It is not very often a Littler attempts to Go North. Tell me, little one…what motivates you?”
Direct Dara through a mystical maze of twisted forests, bookshelf corridors, sky islands, and more on a journey into a magical world on a quest to meet the Maze God face to face. Harness the power of ancient technologies and untamed magics to unravel his grand designs, and discover his hiding place to be granted a single wish in return.
Discover the Maze God’s whereabouts by finding the exit to a series of immersive labyrinths designed by Lagos’ Tade Ajiboye, highlighting West Africa’s award-winning contributions to interactive media worldwide. Through tranquil representations of being lost, feeling adrift, and lacking direction, Go North provides players a chance to take a moment and reconnect with a slower pace of life.
Find ancient relics weaving magic with technology, like the moth-shaped Lunaboard or levitating bubble to get a bird’s-eye view, to help Dara navigate through each world. Locate secret Golden Compasses to find unlockables, and customize Dara with cosmetics like hats, scarves, and more to personalize every journey in meaningful ways.
“There is a certain sense of serenity that comes from a good walk,” said Tade Ajiboye, owner of gazuntype. “With so much uncertainty in the real world, I wanted the calmness Go North exudes to be embedded into the core gameplay loop. As finding the exit due north is the only duty Dara has, I hope players feel the freedom to take their time, look around, and sit in the stillness of patience without penalties to find peace of mind. The demo provides a glimpse, but the full launch has some magical surprises left in store.”
Mindfully meander to unwind when Go North launches on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S today for $14.99 with a 10% launch discount! For more information, follow gazuntype on Twitter and YouTube, and visit the official gazuntype website.
About gazuntype
Developer gazuntype is a one-man studio based out of Lagos, Nigeria. Owner Tade Ajiboye dedicates all creative efforts to fuel multiple gaming endeavors across multiple mediums. From his past virtual reality work in Home VR to the immersive maze adventure Go North, Tade’s grasp of thoughtful game design escapes traditional genre definitions to provide meaningful experiences.
Preview of NBA 2K27 community-driven features includes a new dynamic Dunk Meter mechanic, the legendary Rucker Park, and more.Tune in for the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal on August 19 AEST.
Today, 2K released an early look at NBA 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, with the highly anticipated official Gameplay Trailer. The trailer features enhanced graphics while capturing show-stopping moments from the biggest superstars across the NBA and WNBA, including NBA 2K27 cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose.
This first look sets the stage for a franchise-first event, the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal stream on August 19 AEST. Fresh off the biggest year in franchise history, community feedback and player engagement have helped shape what’s next in NBA 2K27. To mark the milestone, 2K is celebrating the community and unveiling all major NBA 2K27 game news in a single day. The upcoming stream will reveal this year’s most anticipated innovations, features, gameplay enhancements and dive into all things NBA 2K27.
See it all during the NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown: Game Reveal stream on August 19 at 3:00 AM AEST, live on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
Preview of community-driven updates and features includes:
Gameplay: Built for a more balanced experience, AI defenders will now contest shots more effectively and hold their positioning better in modes like The REC. Additionally, a new, fully dynamic Dunk Meter now continuously evaluates defensive positioning from the moment players take off all the way through the finish, expanding the green window for wide-open lanes and shrinking it for late defensive closeouts.
MyPLAYER Builder: NBA 2K27 expands from 40 to 53 total Badges and adds 19 brand-new ones to push players to experiment and craft unique builds. Stay tuned to find out more about the new Badges. Cap Breakers are also making a return, and due to popular demand, their attribute boosts can now be previewed directly inside the Builder.
MyTEAM: For the first time ever in franchise history, the Auction House is unified across PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, creating the largest pool of community-listed cards in MyTEAM history. This gives players more variety and a higher chance of finding cards at consistent prices. Additionally, winning an auction now has a verification delay. Cards are added to your collection immediately.
MyNBA: Taking a grassroots approach to the core franchise experience, updates include highly requested community features to mirror today’s league, such as the salary cap effects of the new CBA’s second apron and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents. This is among the many new additions; stay tuned!
MyCAREER & The City: The City’s lights turn off, and the neon lights come out with a new nighttime aesthetic. The community loved last year’s City layout, so based on community feedback, the centralised layout remains unchanged, allowing development time to be poured directly into refining where players actually hoop. Plus, the legendary streetball mecca Rucker Park has been recreated, serving as the proving ground for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, “Fire & Concrete” and in Street Kings.
NBA 2K27 launches September 4 across PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch™ 2. Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition owners won’t have to wait long, as Early Access begins on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM AEST.*
For an in-depth breakdown of Gameplay innovations, check out the Courtside Report. Visit the NBA 2K27 official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details, availability, and more information.
*Early Access begins 2:00 AM AEST, August 29 AEST. Ultra Edition only available on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S and PC through September 4. Availability may vary by region and time zone. See NBA 2K27 FAQ for full early access details.
**Online play requires an Internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.
On August 6, Feudal Baron: King’s Land will launch on PlayStation 5, a medieval city builder with strategy and simulation elements. Gameplay centers on growing a city, running your own politics, and fighting for influence. Feudal Baron: King’s Land is also available on PC and XBOX Series X|S.
Feudal Baron: King’s Land is the work of independent Polish studio Sim Farm S.A., known for the Farm Manager series, among others. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and releasing the console versions.
Grow Your City and Fight for Influence
Feudal Baron: King’s Land is a city builder set in a medieval world, combining strategy and simulation elements. The title takes players into the world of medieval barons, the vassals and stewards of landed estates who fight for influence and territory.
In the main story mode, players take on the role of an ambitious baron fighting to reclaim a lost legacy. The adventure begins with a poor settlement, and the core goal is to build it into a thriving city. The game offers not only a story campaign, but also standalone scenarios and a free-play sandbox mode.
Feudal Baron: King’s Land delivers gameplay that covers a wide range of elements tied to city development. Players decide when to raise new buildings, what key resources to produce, and when to fight. The title stands out with its innovative building range system, which lets players link fields, marketplaces, workshops, and mines into a single smoothly running logistics chain.
In Sim Farm S.A.’s game, players can run their own politics, issue decrees, set taxes, and command troops in battle. In Feudal Baron: King’s Land, players also need to take care of their citizens’ needs and deal with unexpected disasters and plagues.
Feudal Baron: King’s Land – Key Features:
Build and grow your settlement
Manage your city’s economy
Issue decrees and run your politics
Fight for influence and territory
Meet the needs of your citizens
Feudal Baron: King’s Land launches on PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026. The standard price is 14.99 USD/EUR or the equivalent in other currencies.
Splatoon has been out for over a decade now and has developed a cult following of loyalists everywhere, becoming one of Nintendo’s most successful multiplayer outings to date. One thing that the franchise has lacked however, is a single-player experience that actually feels unique from the color vs color multiplayer splat action we are used to. Splatoon Raiders attempts to change that with a new take on the same engine. Does this new direction show promise for the squids? Let’s find out.
Story
The narrative here is interesting enough, even though it may only exist to tie together the main single-player mode. Players are one of four characters that crash into the Spirhalite Islands, a location where you were originally headed to hunt for treasure. The group continue their mission there by building a base, where they then explore and discover the dastardly Salmonids, a species of enemies that blocks our heroes from their standard hunts. You now have the objective of defeating the Salmonids, finding all the loot, and moving through until you make it home in a decently sized adventure.
Raiders may be different, but the plot here fits right in with the vibes of the first few titles, and the characters are all charming enough to make this title feel like its own property. That said, it isn’t a single-player adventure like Mario or Donkey Kong, instead a looter shooter at heart that feels more like a fun version of Helldivers or even Monster Hunter. I can see this story expanding in a big way in the future, but Raiders still does enough to earn its stripes.
Gameplay
Much like the main multiplayer game, I was a bit curious to see how this gimmick would be pulled off. A looter shooter isn’t normally a genre I seek out actively, but I was pretty happy with how this one works and feels overall. Players take a character out to a raid and must hunt for treasure on the map. The controls are almost identical to Splatoon, with optional motion gimmickry thrown in to make use of the Joy-Cons. You still squid into paint to refill and travel fast, and paint is still at the heart of every weapon, which are all borrowed from the main franchise.
It feels the same, but the objective is what makes Raiders distinct. Players start out with a small handful of weapons and must collect new parts and weapons by defeating the Salmonids. Salmonids come at you in small hordes and must be defeated in order to move forward. To assist, you have a mech that can assist in battle or exploration, giving the player an extra hop or a combat assist if needed. Each defeated Salmonid also drops eggs that are collected as currency that is used to unlock more gadgets and equipment that can be utilized to make your character stronger.
Splatoon Raiders can be a tough game, and by default that might be a lot for newcomers. That said, the core mechanics of the game are built around this progressing difficulty. You go raid, you gather gadgets and level up by beating enemies, and then you do it again as the difficulty ramps up. It’s an addictive system at play that makes progression feel seamless, as unlocking new brushes and blasters is fun enough, but adding new gadgets with crafting to give you an edge, along with a class system built around tech, power, and speed, allows for specific builds that add in a ton of replayability. Eggs can also lead to a giant summon of sorts, giving a purpose to in-game collection that makes a huge difference when the combat gets chaotic.
To add in an extra bit of flair, there is also up to four-player co-op where you can raid with up to four players in total. The difficulty here is based on the entire squad’s level, so while lower-level folk may find it difficult, higher-level players will have a bit of an edge and act as a responsible party when it comes to assisting the team. It’s fun and crazy at times, but I still think I preferred single player overall, as that spike based on higher-level players in the game can be a bit much if you have the wrong squad mates in tow. I like the concept, and with friends it could be a great time and a good way to play with the Switch 2’s multiplayer features, but results may vary.
Audio
This is Splatoon, so of course the sound is great! The music is a continued delight. While it does keep the same tunes to capture the familiar feel of the franchise, the soundtrack here is varied and ramps up depending on the level and raid. Yes, a bunch of catchy beats to play on the road, but also some really tense tones that build suspense during difficult sections of the experience. The other sound effects do their job fine as well, with the splashes and gulps and drips that give us that high-quality Splatoon ear candy. The voice acting is still about the same, and I for one am glad these characters still speak Inklish instead of seeing a voice actor force a performance that could be quite polarising.
Visuals
Smooth, shiny, and polished. That is what you get here, as the visuals are all crisp and full of popping color. Animation is always fluid, and the character models are as charming as ever. I never had one bit of frame-dropping, as the chaos keeps up with the engine and runs without much issue on the Switch 2. I have always liked the designs in Splatoon, but I did kind of feel like the main enemies within Raiders kind of blend together. Sure, the main protagonists are charming and fine, but I felt a lot of the enemies were just a bit less inspired. Again, a major fan will not care, and this is a small gripe in an amazing game, but still one I feel is needed to reference.
Overall
I loved my time with Splatoon Raiders. These mechanics are addicting and unique, and make good use of the engine we all know and love. This title doesn’t feel like a spin-off as it’s so large and interesting that it truly stands on its own. Sure, it’s Splatoon, but it’s just so different despite the similarities that I could easily see this new portion of the namesake standing toe to toe with the original multiplayer game that still is as relevant as ever. It’s good to be a Splatoon fan, and Raiders is a great way to dive back in for a fun, looting time at sea.
When it comes to the FPS genre there are certain games that have been monumental to the foundation and creation of what fans have come to know and love over the decades. What started all the way back with a certain angry marine fighting demons evolved even further with a genetically modified soldier fighting aliens in Halo: Combat Evolved. Since then the Halo franchise has continued to evolve and see countless sequels, a prequel, spin-offs, books, and even a show that most should skip but it has always remained a staple of the genre and with Microsoft and Halo Studios bringing it all back to the beginning with Halo: Campaign Evolved, now is a chance to revisit it in all its glory. For the first time ever on other platforms, offering revamped graphics, new story content, and revised gameplay, is this campaign as iconic now as it was in 2001?
Story
The original storyline of Halo: Combat Evolved remains mostly untouched, though a few refinements and new cutscenes have been added here and there to add some extra contextualization and characterization. Players find themselves taking on the role of Master Chief, Spartan 117, being woken from cryosleep just as the Pillar of Autumn slides out of slip-space in an attempt to flee pursuing Covenant forces. Humanity has been in a losing war against the Covenant, a “religious” alliance of multiple alien species and now the Pillar of Autumn is on its last legs with Covenant boarding parties already breaking through. Ordered by Captain Keyes to take the ship’s AI, Cortana, off to the mysterious ring-like structure they’ve come across, Chief manages to escape in a life boat and crash lands onto the ring just like the Pillar of Autumn does.
Once aboard the ring, Cortana begins hacking her way through the Covenant battle net and learns that the structure is called Halo and appears to be a weapon of some sort, all while Chief is battling against Covenant forces and trying to rescue what marines he can, eventually leading to tracking down the internal map of the structure, control room, and discovering that Halo not only is holding far greater significance than being a simple weapon but also a horrific force that neither the humans nor Covenant could face all while discovering the true purpose of Halo.
As mentioned, Halo: Campaign Evolved’s primary campaign is mostly the same as before but does feature some reworked scenes and dialogue to allow it to flow better into the rest of the franchise that followed. For example, Keyes now mentions giving his pistol to his daughter if he doesn’t make it, compared to simply handing an empty handgun to the Chief at the start of the game because now his daughter plays a prominent role in the following games whereas she never existed at the time of the original’s writing. Similarly, various other characters now have new pieces of dialogue trying to humanize more of the marines that Chief fights alongside in numerous missions, making their eventual demise far more striking for those who never played the original. It is also worth noting that while not super important in a narrative sense, a couple of levels have had certain sequences reworked to make far more sense, especially the final level, given the crash site.
Alongside the original campaign there is also a three level campaign of “bonus” prequel levels and the addition of the hidden terminals that are now scattered throughout every original level and prequel level. The prequel is set a year prior to the events of Halo and works to bridge a bit of narrative gap between Halo: Reach and Halo: Combat Evolved while also expanding on Chief and Johnson’s interactions as the two are given a mission to board a high-value Covenant warship as humanity desperately needs to locate any information they can regarding the Covenant’s assets. These levels provide a unique look at the difference in style between a normal battleship and a grand warship while also introducing a handful of new characters and a bit of lore.
Brutes make their first appearance here though are treated way differently than ever before as they seem to be under a sort of mind control to function as soldiers for the “Prophet Harmony” who has also ironically taken up a sizable squadron of ODST and made use of them for entertainment. Chief and Johnson come across this squad, led by Lieutenant Williams who has kept the team scrapping by and, despite usually being scene in awe by many, is actually gruff with Chief for once. This is a bit of a unique approach given that all of the prequel missions give Chief and Johnson some time for a bit of humorous back and forth with Johnson making jokes against a brick wall most of the time and then Chief having to deal with a rebellious marine. Unfortunately while the setting for these missions is interesting and does a good job to build up not only the sequel but connect to the main game, it does feel like both Harmony and Williams lack any type of development other than Williams coming to respect Chief at the end.
Gameplay
In many ways stepping into the boots of Master Chief in Halo: Campaign Evolved feels like putting on an old familiar suit. Most levels play out similar to how they did in the original and even the way players start with specific weapons and the way weapons feel when unleashing a torrent of assault rifle rounds into an Elite or popping the head off of a Grunt with the ever powerful magnum. Aiming down with a sniper rifle to pick apart Covenant forces as they scramble around while the marines make their move, targeting the hands or feet of Jackals poking out from around their shields, and more. But this time things have been far expanded as far as weaponry is concerned as players will almost immediately see that SMGs are available to be traded from marines, energy swords can be picked up from slain Elites, Fuel Rod Cannons, Needle Rifles, and more, plus even enemy vehicles can now be hijacked, elements that were never possible in the original game.
Similarly while the original game always saw the Master Chief having a regenerating shield, his health would always need to be restored from health kits either on walls or found on slain marines. Now though Chief’s health also regenerates over time, something that makes a bit of sense given his advanced armor but does lower the challenge ever so slightly at least on easier difficulties. Similarly, Chief is now able to “Sprint” at will like he can in later games which wasn’t available in the original either but players can choose to either not sprint or find a certain item to disable it altogether but more on that later. Playing on Hardcore or Legendary really pulls out all the stops though as the game unleashes everything that enemies can throw at them, be it even deadlier grenades, charged energy pistol blasts that rip right through the Chief like paper, and smarter enemy AI that is ever more aware of player positioning, even when there are two forces fighting against one-another.
Now earlier we mentioned that a few levels went through some make-overs and this is certainly for the better, though one change was a bit strange. The Library has been completely revamped to feel far less repetitive than before and add a bit more variety to what players will be doing as they follow their “guide,” Two Betrayals now oddly sees players destroying three energy units around each energy reactor instead of walking into the beam and blowing Chief’s shields to overload the reactor, and finally The Maw’s final sequence has been heavily modified to better fit the feeling of a crashed space ship. Nearly all of these additions are improvements though Two Betrayals does feel like it is rather unnecessary.
While Halo: Campaign Evolved does not offer any form of competitive multiplayer which is a bit unfortunate, it does support local two-player co-op and online four-player co-op that allows for all kinds of fun, especially when factoring in the new gameplay modes players unlock once they complete the main story for the first time. This mode is called Remix mode and changes everything about a level from what weapons players spawn with and will find scattered around a level while also changing up the enemy placement and types, making for a chaotic and wild experience that constantly adds replay value since every level offers this mode.
This, and even standard levels, can be further modified by using Skulls. Skulls are hidden throughout every level and this new version adds even more. Unlocking the required skulls also unlocks the incredibly challenging LASO mode which will test every skill the player has if they try it solo and even a group of friends is going to find themselves facing one hell of a challenge here. These modifiers can also be applied to the prequel bonus missions as well, giving players plenty of options to work with if they so choose, though beyond the campaign and bonus unlocks, that’s about all there is to Halo: Campaign Evolved outside of the incredible graphic improvements.
Audio & Visuals
From the ground up Halo: Campaign Evolved is a complete remake with every cutscene revamped and redesigned to look as impressive as possible and it is clear that Halo Studios knows what they are doing with the style of the franchise. The character models of enemies, especially some of their more “higher ranked” armor forms are exceptional and the chaos of a firefight has never felt more real with different types of plasma flying around and gunshots ricocheting off enemy shields or rocks. The different biomes scattered throughout the ring are gorgeous looking and the later Flood style levels are gorgeously brutal in a way that feels more akin to a horror game than an FPS. There are even a few sequences where players will find the screen appearing to fog fully up in a way to portray heat and flames in a way I don’t think I’ve seen in a game yet. Descending into a level only for it to grow more and more overgrown is a true treat and something a certain stage desperately needed. Cortana looks as impressive as ever in her design while Master Chief’s armor is as iconic as ever, though there are a surprising amount of “buyable” skins for some reason, including weapon skins.
All of the voice work from the original game has been completely re-recorded and is fitting for the characters with many appearing to reprise their original roles. There is also the iconic “I Would Have Been Your Daddy” skull to unlock additional humorous lines as well from marines and Covenant alike. As for the soundtrack, it remains as iconic as ever and doesn’t sound like it was touched, or if it was, it is only made all the more impactful.
Overall
Halo: Campaign Evolved succeeds at what it sets out to do by reintroducing one of gaming’s most influential campaigns with enough modernization to feel fresh without losing the identity that made it iconic. The expanded lore, refined level design, added prequel missions, and flexible modifiers give returning fans plenty to chew on while still preserving the core rhythm of Bungie’s original masterpiece. Even with a few odd design choices and the absence of competitive multiplayer, the sheer quality of the remake’s presentation and the strength of its moment‑to‑moment gameplay make this a definitive way to experience Halo’s beginnings. Whether you’re stepping onto the ring for the first time or the tenth, Halo: Campaign Evolved proves that some legends really do stand the test of time.
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The Indie Stone marks the arrival of its landmark update with a launch trailer showcasing a heavily evolved Knox Country, animals, deeper crafting and more
Newcastle, United Kingdom – 29th July, 2026: After years of barricading windows, boiling dubious water and wondering whether that scratch is probably fine, The Indie Stone is delighted to announce that Project Zomboid’s long-awaited Build 42 update is out now for PC, Mac and Linux via Steam and GOG.
To mark the launch, The Indie Stone has released a new trailer showcasing the scale of Build 42—from the extensively expanded and reworked towns, wilderness and forgotten corners of Knox Country to animals, deeper crafting and building systems, and increasingly ambitious ways to attempt a sustainable life after the apocalypse.
Watch the Project Zomboid Build 42 launch trailer here:
Build 42 represents one of the most substantial evolutions in Project Zomboid’s long history. The update transforms Knox Country into a more detailed, varied and lived-in setting, giving survivors new places to explore, additional stories to uncover and considerably more opportunities to become dangerously confident about their chances.
The update also dramatically expands the possibilities for long-term survival. Deeper crafting and building systems allow players to progress from improvised fixes towards increasingly ambitious attempts at self-sufficiency, while animals and animal husbandry introduce new approaches to farming, food production and wilderness survival.
Improved lighting and atmosphere bring greater depth to homes, towns, forests, roads and the dark corners between them. Expanded lore and environmental storytelling reveal more of Knox Country before, during and after everything went extremely sideways, while wide-ranging updates across inventory, interactions, UI and other systems make this one of the broadest updates in the game’s history.
Key additions in Build 42 include:
A heavily evolved Knox Country, expanding and refreshing the game’s Kentucky setting with new and reworked areas
Deeper crafting and building systems, giving players more ways to create, maintain, and improve their long-term survival setup, from short-term fixes to more ambitious attempts at self-sufficiency
Animals and animal husbandry, adding new layers to wilderness survival, farming, food production, and the fragile dream of building something that lasts
Improved lighting and atmosphere, making homes, towns, forests, roads, and the dark corners between them feel more grounded, readable, and dangerous
Expanded lore and environmental storytelling, offering more texture to the world before, during, and after everything went extremely sideways
Quality-of-life improvements and system updates across inventory, interactions, UI, and more, supporting one of the broadest updates in Project Zomboid’s long development history
Project Zomboid Build 42 is out now for PC, Mac and Linux via Steam and GOG.
Project Zomboid is the ultimate zombie survival RPG from independent developer The Indie Stone. Set across the towns and countryside of Knox Country, Kentucky, players must scavenge, craft, build, fight, sneak, farm, fish, repair, barricade and make increasingly desperate choices in a world where death is not a possibility, but a promise.
Whether playing alone, with friends or on community servers, every survivor’s story begins the same way: This is how you died.
About The Indie Stone
The Indie Stone is the independent development studio behind Project Zomboid, one of PC gaming’s longest-running and most beloved survival sandboxes. Built with a deep commitment to simulation, modding, community feedback and long-term development, Project Zomboid continues to evolve as a uniquely detailed vision of life, death and questionable carpentry during the zombie apocalypse.
We return to where it all began with Master Chief stepping out of his cryopod and soon joined by Cortana as we battle our way through the Covenant and eventually the Flood as we make our way through the complete original storyline of Microsoft’s Halo: Campaign Evolved and gather most of the skulls and terminals along the way.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – Full Playthrough
Halo: Campaign Evolved reimagines the legendary sci-fi adventure that introduced players to the iconic Master Chief, delivering an updated campaign built for modern hardware while preserving the series’ signature blend of cinematic storytelling and exhilarating first-person combat. Battle across vast alien landscapes, uncover the mysteries of the Halo ring, and face relentless Covenant forces using an arsenal of classic and new weapons, vehicles, and tactical equipment that encourage multiple approaches to every encounter.
Whether charging into battle aboard a Warthog, engaging enemies on foot, or coordinating with UNSC allies during large-scale firefights, every mission offers memorable set pieces and dynamic combat encounters. Enhanced visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, and immersive audio breathe new life into one of gaming’s most celebrated campaigns, making Halo: Campaign Evolved an essential experience for longtime fans and newcomers eager to witness the beginning of Master Chief’s epic journey.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Developer: Halo Studios Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PC/Steam, PlayStation 5 (Premium Edition Only) Release Date: 29th July, 2026 Price: $49.99 USD
Recommended – “Halo: Campaign Evolved revitalizes the original with smart updates, new lore, and stunning visuals, creating the strongest and most complete way to experience Halo’s beginnings.”
BELLEVUE, WA / July 28, 2026 — Scribblenauts developer 5TH Cell has announced their new co-op game Broke Wizards for Steam and Epic Game Store.
Broke Wizards is a new 1-6 player co-op game where you and your Wizard roommates slay monsters, go racing, play prop hunt or do other crazy jobs to pay rent to a giant Imp Landlord before he eats you.
FEATURES:
GIG WORK FOR WIZARDS – From saving towns to exploring the backrooms to racing magical ravens to playing every wizard’s favorite snake clone on your phone: Slitherin’! The world is full of unique jobs to take on. Some pay well. Others are quick and easy.
COMBAT – These Wizards aren’t just powerful… They’re OP! Save towns by killing monsters, just don’t wreck the neighborhood by destroying buildings in the process, or you won’t get paid.
VIBE OUT – Rent isn’t due until the end of the week, so kick back together and watch videos, jam on instruments, play tag, PvP in the player arena, set off some fireworks. Sometimes slacking off is the point.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WIZARDS – Try on new hoodies, unlock new magic boards, craft some hats or wings to equip. Or find and hatch some Pocketdragon eggs to add a buddy.
EARN MAGIC KEYS – Everything you do earns Magic Keys: exploring, jobs, puzzles, even paying rent. Collect them all to open the treasure chest holding your deed and be rid of your Imp Landlord for good!
ABOUT BROKE WIZARDS Your Wizards aren’t just powerful… They’re OP! You and your friends are comically overpowered, and it’s a challenge to eliminate monstrous threats without destroying the whole neighborhood. Combat is just the start, as your neighborhood is also full of mysterious and exciting places to explore and activities to complete. You can explore the backrooms, race magical ravens, and unwind by playing every wizard’s favorite snake clone on your phone: Slitherin’! The world is full of unique jobs to take on. Some pay well. Others are quick and easy. You have a week to earn cash for rent, which is plenty of time to take a break from jobs so kick back together to watch videos, jam on instruments, play tag, PvP in the player arena, set off some fireworks. Sometimes slacking off is the point. Just don’t forget, come Sunday, Rent’s Due!
ABOUT 5TH CELL 5TH Cell is an independent game developer that focuses on unique, innovative and creative original games and is best known for the Scribblenauts franchise.
