We still get innovative games now and then, but it’s more frequent to see games with exciting concepts that don’t quite succeed. Often, this happens because of unrealistic expectations, flawed development, or a focus on making money rather than good gameplay. These games demonstrate that a strong idea is only the first step – it needs to be backed up with quality and careful planning.
Resident Evil Requiem
Seed Sparkle Labs announced today that their game, Starsand Island, will enter Early Access on February 11th. Players will first be able to access it on PC through Steam and via the Xbox Game Pass Preview program. The developers don’t plan for the Early Access period to last very long, and they are currently aiming for a full release of Starsand Island on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in the summer of 2026.
Star Trek: Starfleet Command III is the last game in the Starfleet Command series, taking place in the 24th century. Players can choose to command ships from one of three major factions – the Klingon Empire, the Romulan Star Empire, or the Federation – each with its own unique story-based missions. The Borg are also featured as downloadable content, but don’t fit into the main storyline. The game lets you control and upgrade starships using RPG elements, making it a well-loved title in that style. It was re-released in 2021 on GoG.com, meaning you can still enjoy this 2002 classic on today’s computers.
The company, a Japanese game developer known for the Trails and Ys games, has made a new announcement, though most people don’t think it has anything to do with those series.
Seed Sparkle Lab says they’ll use the Early Access phase to finish up the game’s content and polish the late-game experience before the official launch. The multiplayer feature won’t be ready until the full game is released.
Bandai Namco revealed the newest installment in their fast-paced fighter jet series at The Game Awards 2025, but details have been scarce since then.
I was reading an interview with Sam Raimi, and he basically said that Marvel’s doing really well with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and his connections to the Avengers, so he doesn’t want to mess with that success just to bring his own version back. But he would love to direct another Spider-Man movie if the opportunity ever came up! Honestly, just hearing him say he wants to do it is enough for me – it gives me hope that we might see his take on Spider-Man again someday. It’s all I need to get excited!
One key feature of Beast of Reincarnation is adjustable difficulty levels. Game Freak wants the game to be accessible to players new to action games, so it will offer easier settings. Players can also use the skill tree to make challenging sections more manageable.
Just announced, Cloudberry Kingdom is now available on Nintendo Switch! While there aren’t plans for a version specifically for the next-generation Switch, it will be playable on the new console through backward compatibility. This surprise release follows a return on PlayStation 4 and 5 in December 2025, which some may have missed. The Switch version is identical to the PS4 and PS5 versions – it’s a port, not a remake or remaster – though it does feature improved resolution.