A flurry of turn-based RPGs arrives in 2026, with demos and early access rolling out on PC across a mix of big-name remakes and indie titles. Highlights include Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s free demo, Alder Forge 2 in early access, Age of Tribulation’s open playtest, EvoCreo’s PC release, and Terra Invicta’s 1.0 launch, plus Parasite Mutant, Roots Devour, Crit Happens!, and Clever Girls demos to try now.
The article reviews several indie and early access games of 2025, including the tense stealth game 'It Has My Face,' the chaotic space adventure 'Jump Space,' and the educational photography simulator 'Lushfoil Photography Sim,' highlighting their unique gameplay and development status.
The upcoming indie game 'LANESPLIT' by FunkyMouse offers a minimalist, zen-like experience of weaving a bike through traffic at high speeds, serving as a relaxing alternative to more complex games, with a playable demo available on Steam ahead of its full release in January 2026.
The article highlights the best hand tracking, mixed reality, and early access VR and MR experiences of 2025, including standout titles like Jigsaw Night, Laser Dance, Forefront, Little Critters, and Figmin XR, showcasing innovative gameplay and technological advancements across Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro platforms.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is set to launch on May 29, 2026, for multiple platforms with standard and deluxe editions available for preorder. The deluxe edition offers early access, additional DLC packs, and exclusive costumes, while preordering any version unlocks a classic Batsuit. The game features open-world Gotham, new combat mechanics inspired by Arkham series, and a roster of characters with unique gadgets.
Moon Studios will release the 'Together' cooperative multiplayer update for the early access version of 'No Rest for the Wicked' on January 22, 2026, with an open beta available now until December 22, featuring cooperative combat, shared resources, and more for up to four players.
Supergiant Games' Hades 2 developer explains that many of the powerful Boons from the game's Early Access phase are still present in the final version, just reimagined or reskinned, emphasizing their iterative development process and flexibility in game design.
Football Manager 26 is set to be released worldwide on November 4, with a UK release at 5pm GMT. The game requires 6-7GB of storage depending on the platform and is available at a discounted price through Loaded, with Xbox players able to access it for free via Xbox Game Pass. The early access period has received mixed reactions due to UI changes and technical issues, but updates are ongoing.
Google is opening early access for Gemini, its new AI assistant for Google Home, which offers advanced contextual commands, music recognition, and image/video analysis, but users must sign up through Google Groups and the Google Home app to participate.
Google has begun rolling out Gemini for Home in early access, enhancing Google Assistant with generative AI capabilities for more natural conversations and complex commands, compatible with most Nest speakers and smart home devices. Users can sign up via the Google Home app to test the new features, which aim to eventually replace the standard Google Assistant.
Google has begun rolling out Gemini for Home in the US in early access, allowing users to replace Google Assistant on compatible devices, with access requiring a request and a paid subscription for certain features.
Google has launched early access to Gemini for Home, an advanced AI voice assistant for compatible smart speakers like Nest Hub and Nest Audio, offering more natural conversational capabilities. Users can sign up via the Google Home app, but should be aware that once upgraded, devices cannot revert to the previous Assistant. Gemini Live, which enables dynamic chat, requires a Google Home Premium subscription. The update aims to make smart speakers more intelligent and conversational, moving closer to the sci-fi assistant vision.
Google is rolling out its new Gemini for Home assistant in the US, which will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices, offering more complex task handling and a conversational tone. Users can request early access via the Google Home app, but once upgraded, they cannot revert to the old Assistant. Some features require a paid Google Home Premium subscription.
Google is rolling out its new Gemini for Home voice assistant in the US, offering expanded natural language commands, better smart home control, and contextual understanding, initially available to select devices through an early access program, with broader availability expected in 2026.
A fan-made mod for Bully called Bully Online is launching its Early Access in December for supporters on Ko-Fi, offering multiplayer gameplay, mini-games, customization, and exclusive supporter perks. The project, developed by a small team, aims to blend sandbox and competitive elements, with public release planned for the future. The original Bully game remains popular among fans, despite no official sequel from Rockstar.
