A story-rich third-person action-adventure set in the fantasy world of Aema, Echoes of the End follows the warrior Ryn, whose connection to ancient magic sets her apart from those who fear it. Aema is a vast world with a variety of extreme biomes, it's harsh climates set to push Ryn beyond her limits. Touting fast-paced and dynamic combat against a mix of humanoid and monstrous enemies, a number of traversal options for getting around Aema, puzzles to be solved with Ryn’s magical abilities, and a promising world full of secrets and places lost to time, Echoes of the End will offer plenty to experience for fantasy fans.

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Colourful side-scrolling beat-’em-up Ra Ra Boom throws players to an apocalyptic future where Earth is overrun by a rogue AI (trying to predict the future, eh?). With solo or four player co-op to battle through the story with, Ra Ra Boom combines classic beat-’em-up gameplay with classic shoot-’em-up action into one chaotic, action-packed romp. With the game's “combat lanes,” players can dominate the battle grounds with precise attacks, evade incoming damage, and choose when to strike back. With four ninja cheerleaders to choose from, there's the right abilities and attacks to suit everyone's playstyle to free the planet from the grasps of the AI overlords.

Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

The PS5 version of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arrives this week, billed as an Enhanced Edition for PC/Xbox. Bringing with it the usual features for an enhanced version, such as a Performance Mode, a new permadeath game mode, and a new Photo Mode to capture some of your favourite moments. Join Senua once more as she journeys through Viking Iceland to save victims of tyranny while fending off the overwhelming darkness both inside and out. A Deluxe Edition offers a PS5-enhanced version of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice to give players the best version of both titles to experience both storylines.

Platforms: PS5 (Currently on PC, Xbox Series X|S)

This one is an interesting one. Dorfromantik, a strategy puzzle game where players build a scenic landscape by dropping hexagonal tiles with environment pieces on them together, spawned an actual board game that draws inspiration from the video game. Like any good puzzle game worth it's salt, Dorfromantik challenges players to solve many different scenarios, but instead of solving to progress, the puzzles create a landscape. Points are awarded for completing quests and unlock additional tiles for continued use. If you aren't too fussed on solving puzzles and would rather relax, Dorfromantik offers a creative mode to let you build to your heart's content.

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (Currently on PC, Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Drag x Drive brings fast-paced wheelchair basketball to players this week. The 3v3 player matches was designed with the Joy-Con 2’s new mouse mode in mind, allowing players to use the motion controls to mimic wheelchair movements. The Joy-Cons let players move their characters or turn on the spot, while using the motion controls to control the ball gives players the opportunity to line up accurate shots to the opposing team's hoop. A stray ball is scooped up by players travelling over it, and players can ram into each other to try and knock the ball loose. Half-pipes on the court’s outskirts allow players to try and perform tricks while trying to score. Public, private, and bot matches lets players choose how they want to play.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Whoo! Sports ball! Yeah! That's it, that's the description.

What, you want more? Fine. Madden NFL 26 utilizes an all-new AI-powered system that has been trained to recognize thousands of plays from almost a decade of real NFL data to add to the game's authenticity.

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

“Sir, there has been a murder and you are a suspect!” Well, not quite. In fact, everyone seems to be. Armed with a flashlight, a revolver, and proximity chat (for better or worse), you must try and survive the night in Midnight Murder Club. Trapped in a pitch-dark mansion, Midnight Murder Club pits players against each other in this multiplayer FPS party game. Shoot first, ask questions when you survive until dawn, if at all. Try to take down the enemies as quietly as possible (with a revolver, no less), and try to avoid using the flashlight too much in case you give away your position. Use traps, other weapons, and special equipment that grants extra bonuses as you fight to stay alive. And if you want to play with friends, the Guest Pass Edition let's five other players join you in the mansion.

Platforms: PS5, PC

Play solo or team up in four-player co-op in Relic Hunters Legend, a high-octane looter-shooter RPG. Collect an arsenal of weapons and upgrade your skills as you battle through any enemy intent on getting in your way as you journey through a rich, 2D galaxy. Recover lost memories and take down Duke Duncan, a tyrant who has managed to steal the past. On their journey, players will team up with a mysterious stranger known as Seven, whose ability to through time is essential to restoring the past and toppling the tyrant Duke.

Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

Taking the original Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition and all of its expansions and bringing it to modern hardware with a little remaster magic is sure to bring a smile to the face of many Warhammer fans. Some nice quality of life features include enhanced visuals, an improved camera, more detailed models, and mod support for over 20 years of Community Mods. With all of the extra bells and whistles, Relic Entertainment has confirmed they have retained the feel of the original Warhammer 40,00: Dawn of War to ensure “the game's legacy for years to come.”

Platforms: PC

Return to the animation studio from hell in Bendy: Lone Wolf, a survival horror set in an abandoned studio. Players will take control of Boris (as part of a rebrand from the title Boris and the Dark Survival) as he explores the endless corridors of Joey Drew Studios in search of supplies, weapons, and elusive truths. But it won't be easy, as the cartoon creeps of the Dark Puddles are out to stop Boris in his tracks. And they aren't alone. Boris is stalked relentlessly by the Ink Demon. You won't be able to fight back when the Ink Demon hunts you down, so find somewhere to hide until he passes by. Evade the Ink Demon and uncover the story behind Bendy: Lone Wolf.

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Described as one of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years, Off sees players retake control of the Batter, a humanoid entity on a sacred mission to purify the world of Off haunted by specters. With an all new battle system, new areas, and hidden bosses designed by the games creator, Mortis Ghost, there's plenty to bring fans back into this remaster. There's even an all-new soundtrack, featuring the incredibly talented Toby Fox of Undertale and Deltarune fame, and various quality of life improvements such as checkpoints, accessibility options, a new hints system, and overhauled menus and animations.

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch