35 years on Commodore brings back Alien Breed to a brand new audience
The Escapistby Paul McNally25 Aug 2026
If you are here, I am going to assume you know what Alien Breed was, or indeed is. If not, welcome to your education.
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top 31%Brazil is bringing a massive 35-game indie showcase to gamescom 2026
The Escapistby Paul McNally25 Aug 2026
Brazil’s thriving indie scene is about to receive its biggest gamescom spotlight yet, with 35 homegrown games heading to Cologne for the inaugural Brazilian Indie Pavilion.
Perihelion lets you weaponize gravity in a co-op roguelite where nothing flies straight
The Escapistby Paul McNally25 Aug 2026
Space shooters have traditionally encouraged players to point their guns at whatever needs to explode.
Evoplay unveils jackpot-driven Olympus Gold Rush slot
The Escapistby Escapist Staff25 Aug 2026
Evoplay has launched Olympus Gold Rush, a new 4×3 online slot combining Greek mythology with bonus features, growing multipliers and four fixed jackpots.
No More Room In Hell 2 Review: Romero horror with tense, chaotically fun gameplay
The Escapistby Craig Robinson24 Aug 2026
I remember the days of the old Valve horror Source mods. Games like Zombiemaster, Zombie Panic, Cry of Fear and No More Room in Hell were popular.
Bodycam’s astonishing overhaul could – well should – change PC shooters forever
The Escapistby Paul McNally24 Aug 2026
I have seen enough photorealistic Unreal Engine 5 demos to last me several lifetimes. You know the ones: a wet alley, a flickering light, bins everywhere and a camera moving slowly enough to hide...
This game looks okay, but the trailer is one of the most God-awful things I’ve seen in years
The Escapistby Paul McNally24 Aug 2026
I don’t want to be that guy. If I ever shout the words “AI Slop” in a clueless manner i want you to take my life. But lord, this trailer is not good.
Nacon just dropped a mountain of racing news, including a €280 direct drive wheel and the future of WRC
The Escapistby Paul McNally24 Aug 2026
Nacon’s latest News From The Pits showcase was absolutely stuffed with racing announcements, ranging from new sim hardware and console-compatible direct drive wheels to fresh looks at MXGP 26, Test...
Bass Cash 1000 launches with multipliers of up to 1,000x
The Escapistby Escapist Staff24 Aug 2026
Games Global and exclusive studio partner Alchemy Gaming have expanded their fishing-themed slot franchise with the launch of Bass Cash 1000.
In 1985, one video game made you telephone for permission to nuke Europe
The Escapistby Paul McNally22 Aug 2026
There are buttons that beg to be pressed. The bigger, redder and more forbidden they look, the more certain it is that somebody will press one just to see what happens.
Cripes – DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite turns bullet hell into a 10-player battle royale
The Escapistby Paul McNally21 Aug 2026
This has got me excited. In my Shmup days DoDonPachi was my jam. I knew it inside out and couldn’t get enough of it.
Team Rocket takes over London ahead of new Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion
The Escapistby Jacob Woodward21 Aug 2026
The Pokémon Company is preparing for trouble in Pokémon TCG Pocket, with the OG baddies of Team Rocket taking center stage in a new themed booster pack arriving next week.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is dragging us back to Night City this October
The Escapistby Paul McNally21 Aug 2026
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 finally has a Netflix release date, with CD Projekt Red confirming that we will be returning to Night City on October 20, 2026.
BetGames expands fruity franchise with Citrus Splash Deluxe
The Escapistby Escapist Staff21 Aug 2026
BetGames has launched Citrus Splash Deluxe, a sequel to its first slot release that introduces expanding wilds, a redesigned cocktail bar setting and an Ultra Jackpot worth 10,000x the bet.
Atari announces one of its biggest-ever announcements is coming, so prepare for absolute carnage if you like your retro
The Escapistby Paul McNally20 Aug 2026
Atari has announced that it is about to announce something, and ordinarily that sentence would be enough to make me close the browser and go outside.
Kendoo combines Hold and Win with Bingo in new slot release
The Escapistby Escapist Staff20 Aug 2026
Kendoo has launched Bingo Twist, a fruit-themed online slot that combines traditional casino symbols with a Bingo-inspired variation of the popular Hold and Win mechanic.
Review: No. 10 – Full Confidence – this new political satire game challenges you to outlast the lettuce as UK Prime Minister
The Escapistby Paul McNally19 Aug 2026
Pandemic, you say? Have to stay indoors, you say? But what about wine Fridays? Surely self-isolation doesn’t apply to everybody? I’m the Prime Minister for goodness sake.
James Pond: RoboCod, my favourite Amiga game, is getting a limited physical Switch 2 release
The Escapistby Paul McNally19 Aug 2026
Some press releases arrive at precisely the right moment. I was playing James Pond 2: RoboCod on my Amiga last night, and now System 3 has announced that the stretchy secret-agent fish is returning...
Xbox and IKEA are teasing gaming furniture together – please let it be called the ÄKSBOXX
The Escapistby Paul McNally19 Aug 2026
Xbox and IKEA are teasing a new furniture collaboration on Insta, proving there is still at least some household objects Microsoft has not attempted to turn into an Xbox.
Seaworks: Trap Season looks like Deadliest Catch meets a cosy life sim
The Escapistby Paul McNally19 Aug 2026
Let’s get this out of the way. ‘m British and don’t understand crab fishing. However I know more about i than most other British people.