5 Best Modern Platformers With Incredible Movement

Platformer games are becoming incredibly popular again, largely thanks to titles like Astro Bot which showed players how fun they can be. While Astro Bot is polished and charming, its gameplay is relatively simple compared to newer platformers. Recently, developers have been focusing on creating games where moving around is the key feature – a stylish, challenging, and rewarding experience. The five platformers below all offer unique ways to move, making skillful traversal the central focus of the game.

State of Play Announced for June 2nd, Includes New Look at Marvel’s Wolverine

We’re getting more information soon, and Insomniac is promising a detailed look at the game’s combat. They’ve stated they won’t start taking pre-orders until they show more of the gameplay, so be prepared to buy it after the reveal. Based on the pricing of games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, and Saros, you can likely expect a price tag of around $70.

Embracer Group’s Game Development Arm is Being Spun-Off Into Fellowship Entertainment

Fellowship Entertainment will concentrate on creating, releasing, and licensing games, including titles from the Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings franchises, as well as other popular series. As of March 31, 2026, the company employs 2,169 people. Meanwhile, Embracer Group plans to simplify its operations, focusing on reducing costs and managing its finances more carefully.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is Safe, But it’s Impossible to Hate (Review)

Following the events of season 3, The Mandalorian and Grogu finds Din Djarin and Grogu working as bounty hunters for the New Republic. They’re assigned to track down and capture or eliminate Imperial officials who haven’t faced justice after the Empire’s fall. Reporting to Commander Ward (Sigourney Weaver), and joined by Zeb (voiced by Steven Blum), a popular character from Star Wars: Rebels, they travel the galaxy on a mission to save Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta (Jeremy Allen White), and defeat a powerful, unknown Imperial leader.

Damon Lindelof Reveals What His Cancelled Star Wars Movie Was About & How It Would’ve Changed the Force Forever

On the Ringer-Verse podcast, Lindelof described his planned Star Wars story as a reimagining of the Force, exploring the conflict between tradition and change. He called it a “Protestant Reformation” for the franchise, mirroring arguments within the Star Wars fan base itself. Lindelof explained there’s a pull towards nostalgia and a desire to update the story, and these forces were clashing. This approach was a direct response to the mixed reactions to the sequel trilogy, particularly the resistance some fans had to the new characters – Rey, Finn, and Poe – becoming the central focus of the saga.

Dungeons & Dragons Game by Giant Skull Has Been Cancelled

According to a company representative, the decision came after a careful review of the project’s progress. They also emphasized that the company continues to value its working relationship with Stig Asmussen, the head of Giant Skull studio and a respected figure in the industry.